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SUMMARY:The Scourge of Human Trafficking and its Impact on the vulnerable of our Society
DESCRIPTION:Human trafficking is a serious and growing crisis that affects every region of the world.  It is one of the most profitable illicit industries whose annual turnovers exceed $239 billion and in which millions of people are trafficked annually. \nLast November, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution titled “2025 Political Declaration on the Implementation of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons” in which all UN member states reiterated their strong condemnation of trafficking in persons which constitutes a serious crime and a grave offense to human dignity. \nHuman trafficking disproportionately affects vulnerable groups—such as women, children, migrants, and marginalized communities often due to poverty, lack of education, and social exclusion.  It breeds corruption and violence and undermines societal stability. Factors such as armed conflicts, economic fallout and natural disasters have exacerbated the problem. Trafficking for both labour and sexual exploitation remain a significant issue. \nAmong the rising concerns is the growing number of children being trafficked, with a significant increase in the proportion of girls affected–rising from 31 per cent to 38 per cent. According to UN data, women and girls make up 61 per cent of victims, and forced labour now accounts for 42 per cent of cases. Despite efforts to combat human trafficking, including through international and regional cooperation and with many countries adopting laws dealing with trafficking in persons, the rate of conviction remains extremely low. Combatting human trafficking imposes heavy costs on governments and institutions due to the requirements for law enforcement, victim support and judicial processes. \nOur Dialogue in January unpacked the complex dynamics of human trafficking, examining its root causes, evolving trends, and the global frameworks designed to combat it. It also addressed the broader social and economic impacts, the challenges to eradication, and the vital contributions of civil society and NGOs in driving meaningful change.\n \nVISIT THE DIALOGUE GALLERY ( https://womensinternationalforum.org/dialogue-gallery/ )\n\n
URL:https://womensinternationalforum.org/events/the-scourge-of-human-trafficking-and-its-impact-on-the-vulnerable-of-our-society/
CATEGORIES:Sep 2025 - Jun 2026
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