Human Trafficking Facts

There are more than 27 million people worldwide who are victims of Human trafficking. People from all over the world are suffering, forcibly taken, sold as slaves or forced into prostitution because of this problem.

More and more victims are taken by organized crimes; therefore increasing the number of victims each year. Men, women and even children are forced to become slave-like either through force, threat or deception.

Human trafficking can now be paralleled to the strength of illegal arms industry. However, in order to appreciate this widely spread global problem, it is best to know the facts about the victims. Here are some human trafficking facts that can help shed light to these victims plight.

As you read this, 27 million people are currently held in bondage and are treated like slaves all over the world.

Sexual exploitation is one of the major reasons why there are more women and children who are victims of human trafficking.

Most often than not, women and children who are kept in captivity will contract HIV.

• In the United States alone, 100,000 women as well as young children fall prey to commercial sexual exploitation.
• It only costs $3 dollars per day to buy medecine for and HIV positive patient in Nepal. But sad to say, most people from this country cannot afford the $3 medication to help them get cured.
• Victims suffer from dental decay, malnutrition and pain, for the lack of a proper diet.
• Human beings are sold for Ninety dollars in this barbaric industry.
• Half of individuals being trafficked worldwide are under 18 years of age.
• Children victimized by human trafficking will likely emerge with mental problems, substance abuse, prostitution, and even commit these same acts, as they grow older.
• There is only one special shelter in the United Stated run to serve the needs of the victims. And the shelter can only house 7-9 victims out of the thousands victimized in the U.S. alone.
• Fear for their families and relatives, is the main reason why victims often hesitate to get help.

These are just a few human trafficking facts. And as of this writing, the human trafficking industry is growing. This heartless trade of human beings is estimated at 7-9 billion dollars worth of revenue; thus, resulting to more and more people enslaved by these murderous traffickers.

Governments have tried to subdue the effects of trafficking, some have taken counter measures to help control, minimize and eradicate the problem.

Some of the strategies being implemented by concerned governments worldwide.

• To prevent human trafficking, local legal criminal systems are implemented as well as training of enforcement officers.
• Suppressing or curbing down the prostitution rate using the legal system.
• Victims of human trafficking are rescued and eventually put in a rehabilitation program.
• Increasing of advocacy programs and public awareness about the issue, especially on areas of child prostitution
• Awareness programs for parents and guardians.
• Victims are given opportunities of employment and other income generating efforts.

It might be shocking to learn about the facts of human trafficking, but it is also worthwhile to learn about people who are willing to fight this cruel industry.

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