Human trafficking is the worst kind of crime that is committed against humanity and shames us all. While there are issues with imprinting an exact deffinition on Human Trafficking, there is reliable definition enshrined in International Law for the purpose of dealing with human trafficking issues around the World. As per UN protocol, trafficking in persons would entail the recruitment, transportation, transfer, and harbouring or receipt of person with the help of threats or force of one kind or another. As it stands, this definition is used across the world to determine incidents of trafficking. However, there remain a confusion in identifying trafficking cases from others siminar crimes like smuggling of persons.
Table of Contents
1. The Tragedy Human Trafficking: Is it possible to combat human trafficking?
2. Human Trafficking as a Big Business
3. Is It Possible to end human trafficking?
4. Taking the Initiative
5. UN Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT)
6. Prevention
7. Vulnerable Communities
8. Responses to Combat Human Trafficking
9. Shared Responsibility
10. Enhancement of the Expertise and the Ability
11. Conclusion
Objectives and Themes
This work aims to examine the global crisis of human trafficking, analyzing its economic drivers, the socio-political challenges in combating it, and the necessity of international cooperation and standardized interventions to protect vulnerable populations.
- The economic scale and profitability of human trafficking networks.
- The critical role of legislative frameworks and law enforcement in victim protection.
- The impact of internal and cross-border trafficking on vulnerable communities.
- The significance of multi-stakeholder collaboration and specialized training for responders.
Excerpt from the Book
Human Trafficking as a Big Business
In 2014, the International Labor organization asserted that Human trafficking earns profits of roughly $150 billion a year for traffickers to which commercial sexual exploitation account for $99 billion, while manufacturing, mining and utilities account for $34 billion. Agriculture, including forestry and fishing came next with $9billion follow by $8 billion dollars saved annually by private households that employ domestic workers under conditions of forced labor.
While only 19% of victims are trafficked for sex, sexual exploitation earns 66% of the global profits yearly from human trafficking. The average annual profits generated by each woman in forced sexual servitude ($100,000) is estimated to be six times more than the average profits generated by each trafficking victim worldwide ($21,800) (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe -OSCE 2015).
OSCE studies show that sexual exploitation can yield a return on investment ranging from 100% to 1,000%, while an enslaved laborer can produce more than 50% profit even in less profitable markets (e.g. agricultural labor in India).
In the Netherlands, investigators were able to calculate the profit generated by two sex traffickers from a number of victims. One trafficker earned $18,148 per month from four victims (for a total of $127,036) while the second trafficker earned $295,786 in the 14 months that three women were sexually exploited according to the OSCE.
Chapter Summary
The Tragedy Human Trafficking: Is it possible to combat human trafficking?: This chapter introduces the severity of human trafficking as a global crime, defining it within international law and highlighting the immense human cost and lack of sufficient prosecution.
Human Trafficking as a Big Business: This section details the economic profitability of trafficking, illustrating how exploitative labor and sexual servitude generate billions of dollars annually.
Is It Possible to end human trafficking?: This chapter discusses the complexity of the crime and the necessity of distinguishing it from other issues like immigration to ensure effective prevention and prosecution.
Taking the Initiative: This chapter covers the role of UN protocols and the importance of global governmental commitment in standardizing the criminalization of trafficking.
UN Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT): This section focuses on the specific objectives of UN.GIFT in saving potential victims and raising global awareness.
Prevention: This chapter highlights preventive measures and the importance of addressing the needs of vulnerable populations to lower the demand for exploitative services.
Vulnerable Communities: This chapter analyzes how porous borders and a lack of social services create environments that make communities susceptible to trafficking networks.
Responses to Combat Human Trafficking: This section explores how governments can disrupt trafficking syndicates through better preparation and robust national legal frameworks.
Shared Responsibility: This chapter emphasizes that human trafficking is a global social issue that requires collaboration between governments, NGOs, and the private sector.
Enhancement of the Expertise and the Ability: This chapter outlines the necessity of modernizing counter-trafficking curricula and improving training for first responders to better identify and protect victims.
Conclusion: This final chapter synthesizes the need for concerted, global efforts and emphasizes that ending this modern form of slavery is an achievable necessity.
Keywords
Human trafficking, Modern-day slavery, UN.GIFT, Forced labor, Sexual exploitation, Victim identification, Human rights, Trafficking syndicates, Law enforcement, Global security, Preventive measures, Criminal prosecution, Social awareness, Diaspora, International collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this work?
This work explores the pervasive nature of human trafficking, analyzing it as both a criminal activity and a global social issue that violates fundamental human rights.
What are the central themes discussed in the text?
The text focuses on the economic profitability of trafficking, the role of international organizations like the UN, the importance of community vigilance, and the necessity of improved legal and educational strategies.
What is the main objective of the research?
The objective is to highlight the mechanisms behind human trafficking and to advocate for a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder approach to curtailing the activities of trafficking syndicates.
Which methodologies are suggested for combating the crime?
The author emphasizes strengthening national legislation, coordinating international intelligence sharing, providing specialized training for first responders, and fostering public-private partnerships.
What topics are covered in the main section of the book?
The main sections cover the profit models of traffickers, the challenges in victim identification, the importance of UN initiatives like UN.GIFT, and strategies for modernizing counter-trafficking efforts.
Which keywords define the core of this publication?
Key terms include human trafficking, forced labor, sexual exploitation, global security, and victim protection.
How does the author characterize the role of trafficking networks?
The author describes trafficking networks as sophisticated, profit-driven syndicates that exploit vulnerabilities in underdeveloped regions and porous borders to maintain their illegal trade.
Why is training for first responders highlighted?
Because first responders are the most likely to encounter potential victims, proper training is essential for the effective collection of data, successful prosecution of traffickers, and immediate protection of victims.
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- Emmanuel David Togba (Autor:in), 2016, About the Tragedy of Human Trafficking, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/436725
