Human Trafficking



Human Trafficking

Introduction

Human trafficking constitutes a structure of modern-day slavery and is a ruthless form of human rights abuse, present in the 21st century. It is one of the fastest growing forms of international crime and poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of individuals throughout the world (Aronowitz, 2001). Trafficking refers to the transfer, relocation, or transportation of human beings for the purposes of economic gain or other forms of exploitation and through the use of threat, coercion, fraud, abduction, or deception. It is typically done for purposes of sexual exploitation, forced labor and domestic servitude.

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