But did you know that victims that are 18 or older make up 15.4 million (75%) of the estimated number of trafficked people and the other 5.5 million (25%) is made up of children 18 and under.
Deep down the most aggressive case of human trafficking is sexual exploitation. But slavery is still one of the main reasons for trafficking being so common. These events are causing millions of illegal currencies to be distributed across the world.
If you see any suspicious activity that you might be connected to human trafficking or need help call this hotline 1 (888) 373-7888 or text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733.
Forced Labor Locations
Asia-Pacific 15.4 million
Africa 5.7 million
Europe & Central Asia 2.2 million
United States 1.2 million
Arab States 300.000
*source Human Rights First
To conclude, there is an incredible amount of human trafficking happening in the world. People use human trafficking as a source of large amounts of income. Traffickers use manipulation, abuse, and even drugs to hold someone against their will to make a profit. This is a growing unnoticed problem that needs to be stopped.
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