HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Human Trafficking



Human Trafficking

Introduction

The author in this article highlights the global issue of human trafficking. The author states that human trafficking is not just limited to Southeast Asia, or war torn African regions, but it is proving to be a major concern in the United States, as well (The News Tribune). Human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery or trafficking in persons, is a criminal act and a violation of basic human rights (e.g., right to freedom, right to dignity, right to equal protection of the law) that affects every country in the world. Human trafficking is one of the ...