Citizens of countries in all regions of the world, both developed and underdeveloped would like to believe that slavery is no longer a reality in the modern world. America prides itself on being the land of the free, however that could not be further from the truth. Governments refuse to acknowledge the fact that any such thing exists within their borders. Slavery in its most heinous form lurks in the dark corners of every society. Human trafficking is without a doubt one of the most monstrous offenses against human rights that still occurs today. It is imperative for a more substantial effort to be put forth in order to combat the growing number of cases internationally. This effort must also not be merely based in individual countries fighting local cases; to see true results countries must work together globally to punish offenders from each and every nation. This issue should be of great concern to people worldwide, and if this is not the case the initiative must be taken to raise global awareness on this topic. In order to create a more secure and free world, a global partnership must be created and harsher measures must be taken to put an end to human trafficking in all of its forms.
The United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons defines human trafficking as,
“the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a min...
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...end to the millions of human trafficking cases that occur daily throughout the world. This cannot be achieved by countries simply working individually to combat traffickers, the only way to truly rid the world of traffickers if for all nations to band together to eradicate the practice globally. The issue of human trafficking should concern people from all walks of life and it is imperative for citizens to raise awareness of this crime globally so that less people are at risk of falling prey to this practice. If a truly free world is ever to exist, it is absolutely necessary for all countries to band together in global partnership with the goal of creating a world where traffickers are punished and are put away where they can never again be a menace to civilized society. Once this is achieved human trafficking in all of its forms can be eradicated once and for all.
“Human trafficking coerces and persuades their victims to cross national borders in search of new jobs and better opportunities and after that they are forced into some sort of labor bondage” (At Issue: Human Trafficking 1). Even though trafficking is a problem in almost every country; poorer countries have a bigger problem with it because they are more desperate for work. Just in 2000, the U.S. enacted their first federal anti-trafficking law, called the Victims of Trafficking Protection Act (At Issue: Human Trafficking 1). Trafficking has just begun to receive notice on how big of a problem it actually is. “Proponents of strict anti-trafficking initiatives say that laws and prevention against trafficking are necessary in order to stem the growing tide of large scale organized crime that profits off of smuggling and trafficking” (At Issue: Human Trafficking 1).
Raymond, Janice G. “The Ongoing Tragedy of International Slavery and Human Trafficking: An Overview.” Serial No. 108–137. 29 October 2003.
There are so many American based organizations with the fight against modern day slavery in third world countries, but yet the issue seems overlooked in the U.S. Whether it be a matter of turning a blind eye or simply not knowing human trafficking takes place every day, in every state in the United States of America, home of the free. These issues must be brought to light so that more efforts can be made to put an end to this terrible trade.
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime defines human trafficking to be “ in Persons, especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized
As victim count continues to rise, its difficult to see how such great numbers of men, women and children are bought and sold every year. Trafficking can be found in many forms, including: prostitution, slavery, or forced labor (Harf and Lombardi, 2014). It wasn’t until the 1980’s that international human trafficking became globally noticed. With the lack of government intervention and control in several nations, and the free trade market, slavery once again became a profitable industry (Harf and Lombardi, 2014). As previously mentioned, easier movement across nations borders is one of the outcomes of globalization. It is also what makes human trafficking so easy today. It is estimated that about 20.9 million people are victims across the entire globe (United Nations Publications, 2012); trafficking accounts for 32 billion dollars in generated profit globally (Brewer, n.d). 58 percent of all human trafficking was for the purpose of sexual exploitation, and of this 55-60 percent are women (United Nations Publications,
In December of 2003, the United Nations made human trafficking a crime in over 110 countries. However participating countries have not effectively enforced the ruling or fail to deliver sanctions. Very few criminals are convicted, victims do not receive the help that they need, and some victims are even convicted of other crimes such as illegal entry.
Human trafficking defined by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is the act of recruitment, transportation, transfer, receiving or harboring of persons by means of force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception or abuse of power and/or vulnerability for the purpose of exploitation. The most common form of exploitation in human trafficking is forced labour of sexual exploitation (Public Safety Canada). Human trafficking is composed of three parts the act, means and purpose. The act would be what is done by traffickers in human trafficking and the means is how they commit these acts (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)). The purpose is why people become victims of human trafficking.
It has been estimated that there are approximately 20.9 million victims of human trafficking globally. Human trafficking is a leading form of organized crime on both regional and global scales that violates the peace and protection of rights of human beings. This exploitative crime abuses men, women and children by coercing them into a dangerous society of corruption including prostitution and forced manual labour. The profits that human trafficking accumulates has become part of the illicit global economy to which many nations have been unable to address. The United Nations (UN) recognition of this modern-day slavery has been one of the first initiatives to address human trafficking a global criminal scale.
Human trafficking is the illegal transport, reception, and/or housing of human beings against their will. It’s an action. An important component of human trafficking is that the intent be to enslave the person. Enslaved persons, largely comprised of women and children, are forced to be house servants, to do heavy labor like working in fields, and/or to commit various sex acts. They can be tricked into going with the trafficker because they believe that they’re going to be smuggled into another country, hired for a job, or in other ways. They are also often taken by force. Slavery is dehumanizing, demeaning, and robs individuals of their own lives. Ensuring the human right from slavery is a task that many of countries have undertaken. President Barack Obama said it best: “It ought to concern every person, because it is a debasement of our common humanity. It ought to concern every community, because it tears at our social fabric. It ought to concern every business, because it distorts markets. It ought to concern every nation, because it endangers public health and fuels violence and organized crime. I’m talking about the injustice, the outrage, of human trafficking, which must be called by its true name – modern slavery.” (whitehouse.gov) One voice is like an ever expanding ripple. In choosing to become educated about the issue ourselves, we become able to contribute to raising awareness and awareness will help combat, even prevent, human trafficking.
There is an extensive variety of crimes occurring internationally, and human trafficking is one of many severe crimes that cannot be stopped. Human trafficking is the form of modern day slavery, and is one of the largest and most crucial crimes on the globe. Without having an actual date of when it started, human trafficking has been going on for centuries. This crime involves sex exploitation, which exposes the victim to diseases such as HIV or STD’s, and in some cases unwanted pregnancies. Human trafficking also entails forced labor such as work in factories, agriculture, and at restaurants. The forced labor that is being involved in this crime is one of the main concept that ties in with slavery. Human trafficking also includes the
... not stopped will shake the foundation of our future. This 'market' has forced men, women and children from all around the world into sexual exploitation as well as physical exploitation. Although certain countries and international organizations are putting in effort, for public awareness and are trying to stop human trafficking from progressing, a lot more can and needs to be done. Strict international laws and tougher sentences for these offences need to be put in place, with harsher punishments for individuals and groups who violate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. According to estimates, human trafficking is the fastest-growing area of organized crime (United Nations, 2002). It continues to be overlooked by international authorities to this date and international organizations need to step up and handle this issue before it continues to rapidly grow.
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.
Article 3, paragraph (a) of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons defines Trafficking in Persons as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purposes of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others of other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labor or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs. (What Is Human Trafficking?)
Human Trafficking is trading human beings for sex, labor, or any other force trade. It is known as modern day slavery. Many people in the United States believe that slavery was abolished long ago, but the truth is slavery exist more now than it ever has before. People are being trafficked all around us. Victims of human trafficking range in age, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Typically victims share one thing in common, they become isolated from either their country of origin or their families in hope of a better life. Nearly 100,000 children in the United States are currently exploited through commercial sex trade. Over 27 million people worldwide are trapped in human trafficking. Many people are negligent of the fact that millions of people are currently living enslaved in the sex industry. The statistic remains that there is a battle going on worldwide. Ending any form of human slavery will never happen, but becoming aware of the problem and creating ways to stop the numbers from rising or even getting the numbers to decrease should be important. People are not property and no one human being should own another human being. Battles are fought all over the world for people who are oppressed, why is there not a bigger battle for the millions of people being bought and sold right now? It is injustice. Although this global crime is a huge problem that seems way too big to begin solving. There is a way to become aware, speak out, and stop sitting on the sidelines. Even though many people picture slavery as a thing of the past, it never ended. Even though many citizens of the United States see slavery in their mind as something in some far off country and brush the notion aside, t...
The illegal trafficking of humans may seem like a thing of the past but in reality, it is happening right in front of us every day. Human trafficking is a problem all over the world . In many third world countries such as Bangladesh the men, women, and children lack medical care and the basic necessities of life. These victims have nothing, forcing them to look elsewhere for a better life. Numerous times people who are desperate for a better life have been tricked by traffickers who promise them a better life or money. Then they deceive the person and turn around to sell them for a profit. The more vulnerable the person the easier they are to use for trafficking. If we could supply them with a place to