Human Trafficking

“Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” - Psalm 82:4

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  • Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking, as countries of origin, transit or destination - or even all three.

  • Trafficking often occurs from less developed countries to more developed countries.

  • Most trafficking is national or regional, but long-distance trafficking does occur.

  • Europe is the destination for victims from the widest range of destinations, while victims from Asia are trafficked to the widest range of destinations.

  • Sexual exploitation (e.g., sex trafficking) is by far the most commonly identified form of human trafficking. It is the most visible. Other forms of exploitation are under-reported.

  • A disproportionate number of women are involved in human trafficking both as victims and as culprits.

  • Most trafficking is carried out by people whose nationality is the same as that of their victim.

  • Most trafficked forced labor occurs in agriculture, construction, garments and textiles, catering and restaurants, domestic work, the provision of healthcare services, entertainment and the sex industry.

  • There has been a more than tenfold increase in the number of people identified as victims of modern slavery and human trafficking in London, and more than 30% of all cases nationally are discovered in the capital, according to new research.

  • In October [2019], the Local Government Association reported an 807% rise in the number of child victims of modern slavery and human trafficking.



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