Introduction
Suriname was originally a territory inhabited by tribes of Arawa Native Americans. The English began a plantation in the early 17th century but a fleet of Dutch West India Company captured the colony leading for the English to perform an exchange for what was left of their part of the land of Suriname for what is now New York City. After the exchange, the Dutch ruled the colony and it was designated as one of the constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In November of 1975 Suriname became independent leaving the Kingdom of Netherlands and becoming a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Government
Suriname, formally known as the Republic of Suriname is a country located in South America bordering Brazil.
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Also, in both countries the president is the head of state and head of government. Like the United States, Suriname seems to have faced the similar problems such as overcrowded facilities and overwhelmed judiciary with a large scale of cases backload. The caseload is so great, like that of the United States, that the court required a minimum of six months to process criminal cases.
As for human rights, both countries follow certain guidelines such as the constitution, which provide an independent judiciary, freedom of speech and the right to counsel (Suriname Overview (n.d.)). In Suriname, defendants have the presumption of innocence and the right to appeal even though they do not have a jury system (Suriname Overview (n.d.)). Also, defendants have the right to an attorney for both civil and penal systems. These rights are given to all
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Human trafficking is a three step process in which victims are recruited, transported and exploited. It is seen as the more serious of all organized crime due to the fact the victims of human trafficking are victimized over and over again (Dammer, H.,& Albanese J). Suriname is a destination and transit country for purposes of commercial sexual exploitation and forced labor.
With this huge problem that the country faces, Suriname does not comply with the minimum standard for the elimination of trafficking but it is making significant efforts to do so. This is taken from the fact that there are more cases prosecuted and an increase number of child victimized. However, the government has not made any trafficking convictions. In order to eliminate or diminish the organize crime of human trafficking vigorous investigations and prosecute trafficking cases along with convicting offender must occur (Suriname. (n.d.)). In doing so, the victims should also get adequate services in accordance to the crime they have been through. As for authorities, it is important to note that even if the victim may not want to testify against the offender it is still pivotal for law enforcement to continue with the investigation and bring
Human trafficking is among the fastest growing categories of crime in the world right now, rivaled only by the drug and weapons industries. A 32 billion dollar global enterprise annually, its effects are far reaching and highly damaging to all involved. In reality, “human trafficking” is essentially a politically correct term for slavery. Through books, articles, and interviews, the two phrases are used interchangeably and are used to mean the same exact thing. There is an endless list of myths and misconceptions in regards to human trafficking, but I plan to keep all the information here very clear and concise. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, “Human trafficking is the acquisition of people by improper means such as force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them.” (1) This means that innocent people are taken from their homes and families, kept in secret and forced to work for their captor or whomever they are sold to. This work may be physical labor and it may be sexual in nature. The living conditions are usually harsh, and it is not uncommon for the captor (or
Between 2007 and 2010 there were around 118 countries and 136 different nationalities that fell victim to traffickers (united nations publications, 2012). If we want to continue successful globalization patterns, we need to crack down on punishment for those who commit these crimes. In his article “A Decade in Review…” Luis CdeBaca states that prevention, protection, and prosecution are the key to stopping this global trend (CdeBaca, 2008). All three need to be implemented together and will not work independently. Preventing trafficking begins with prosecution of criminals. But often, prosecution can’t occur without witness testimony. This makes protection of victims essential in ending human trafficking. This along with more government involvement in labor law enforcement, we can bring justice to more victims. Government can check more into checking labor recruiting companies and potentially making more restrictive visas that allow people to cross borders more easily (CdeBaca,
Many people are victims of sex trafficking and this horror must be stopped for the sake of the innocent girls and women who are being taken advantage of. Trafficking is a form of modern slavery because people’s bodies are sold for the gain of others against their wills. The steps that must be taken to prevent sex trafficking involve raising political and social awareness, people working together and the prosecution of traffickers.
Guyana, South America is South America’s monarch. It is located on the northern border of South America and is also part of the Anglophone Islands. After Jones and his flock moved to this country, he started a cult. He named this the Peoples Temple.They were located in the jungle of Guyana. In this community, Jones proclaimed that all men, except for him, were homosexual. He...
Identifying the victims and rescuing them is the main key to preventing human trafficking, which in turn reduces costs to the healthcare system. Human trafficking is a form of organized crime. It involves a hierarchical system, which is similar to that of other criminal organizations. The traffickers represent every social, racial and ethnic group. Some traffickers are involved with local gangs, while others are members are part of nationally recognized gangs and organizations. Some traffickers are independent and do not have any affiliation with other gangs or organizations. Traffickers exist irrespective of gender. There are several women in human trafficking activities along with men. Several young girls living on the streets, engage in prostitution. Some of them are involved in nationwide organized criminal activities where the organizers of crime force these young girls into human trafficking. It is problematic to enforce anti-trafficking laws because in most of these cases, the victims do not tell the identity of the traffickers with the fear of being
In today’s society, where there is political and civil instability in the nations of the world, many citizens become subject to human trafficking. Human trafficking has rapidly grown into a transnational issue. Transnational crimes are often a result of an organized criminal group. These criminal groups quickly exploit the citizens of an unstable country and will send them to other countries while using upgraded technology and the rise of global trade to their advantage. Aside from human trafficking, it also can involve the movement of firearms, vehicles, drugs, or human body parts. Many believe that human trafficking is slavery of the modern-day. Many nations have come together to work on ways to prevent and protect those subject to trafficking.
Summary: We see that there are many different aspects and types of human trafficking that everyone should be made aware of. As a whole human trafficking is a lucrative industry raking in $150 BILLION globally. The impact that this industry has on its victims is
Many organizations and programs are working to stop human trafficking and its insubordinate criminals. Organizations, such as the United Nations Conven...
Most of the current population (68%) is mestizo, while the Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Germans are about 21% of the population. Africans are around 8-10% of the population, while Native Americans take up 2%.
According to Koettl (2009), “Human trafficking, as it is defined by international law, subsumes all forms of non-consensual exploitation. That is, whenever people are forced or lured into exploitation – no matter if movement of victims is involved – it is considered “human trafficking”. Human trafficking is a phenomenon that involves sexual trafficking, bonded labour and organ trafficking. One of the main causes of human trafficking is poverty.
Human trafficking is a form of slavery, forcing victims to engage in sexual activities and labors against their will. These activities can be taken place through force, fraud, or constraint. Human trafficking is not just affecting one group of people, it is a worldwide issue, affecting all different ages, genders, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds. Human trafficking is such an immense problem, apprehending the true size, knowing how to help, and how to keep the issue from reoccurring. Human trafficking is and is still becoming such a serious issue that something needs to be done about.
Human trafficking, or the selling and buying of people, is a well-hidden yet prominent issue within today’s society. It is both an immoral and horrific topic that needs brought to attention and dealt with. When human beings are manipulated into work, sexual servitude, or economic hardship, human trafficking is occurring. In the year of 2006, only one individual is convicted of human trafficking per 800 victims (UNGIFT). By looking at straight statistics, reasons human trafficking happens, and the toll it has on people, it is very clear that this is a major issue that is happening in our world.
Luxembourg is a country located in Western Europe, mainly composed of French and Germanic speaking cultures. Luxembourg has an area of nearly 2,586 square kilometers, making it one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe. In 2012 Luxembourg had a small population of 524,853 which is ranked 8th of the least populous countries in Europe. Luxembourg ranks 179th out of 194 independent countries in the world. Luxembourg borders Belgium to the West, Germany to the East, and France to the South.
Human trafficking is a topic that is not discussed very often in society. Many people fail to realize that human trafficking still exists today. Human trafficking violates basic human rights. It takes away the freedom and security of men, women, and children world wide. The diversity and widespread execution of human trafficking make it difficult to regulate and prosecute.
Suriname officially known as the ‘Republic Of Suriname’, is a country found on the Northeastern Atlantic Coast of South America. The country is bordered by French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west and Brazil to the south. Being the smallest independent country in South America, Suriname has population of about 573,311 estimated in July 2014. With the amount of population in the country, it has variety of Ethnic Groups which spreads all around the country. Having 37% of Hindustani (East Indians), 31% of Creole, 15% of Javanese, 10% of Marrons, 2% of Amerindian, 2% of Chinese, 1% of White and 2% of Other Ethnic Groups in the population. The country has a total area of 163,820 sq km, it uses 0.36% for Arable Land, 0.04% for Permanent Crops and the remaining 99.6% for other purposes. Suriname having considerable amount of land, has wide spread of Natural Resources which are Timber, Hydropower, Fish, Kaolin, Shrimp, Bauxite, Gold, Small Amounts of Nickel Copper, Platinum and Iron Ore. Having a variety of different Natural Resource, Suriname’s Economy is mainly dominated on the Mining Industry, exporting Alumina, Gold and Oil. Most of the exports coming out from Suriname are Oil, accounting for 85% of the exports in Suriname, giving 25% of the revenue to the Government. But as the Mining Industry is the leading economy for Suriname, the country is highly vulnerable to price volatility making the Suriname’s Economy inconsistent with its export, thus detroiazing Suriname’s Economy as whole. But overall Suriname’s Economy has steady growth of 4 to 5% per year, even though the volatility of the Mining Industry which are Suriname’s dominate exports. The country currently is being ruled in a Military Regime way after many d...