Human trafficking happens when someone is transported into a situation of exploitation which can include forced labor, forced marriage, or prostitution. All around the world it is estimated that there are 20 to 40 million people being trafficked today. It is a lucrative business which is a shame as it makes about $150 billion a year for the traffickers. Most of those affected are women as 71% of victims are female while 29% are male. Finally, most of the people trafficked into the United States come from Mexico and the Philippines.
Key Takeaways:
- Sex trafficking happens when someone is transported into a situation where they can be exploited such as forced labor, prostitution or marriage.
- Internationally there is between 20 and 40 million people that are in modern slavery today, so the human trafficking issue is a major one.
- Women are typically trafficked more than men as 71% of people who are enslaved are women while just 29% of them are men.
“Human trafficking is a crime that forcefully exploits women, men, and children. According to the United Nations, human trafficking affects every country in the world, but it’s not talked about enough.”
Read more: https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-human-trafficking
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