Hidden in Plain Sight: Human Trafficking Around the Globe
From bustling cities to the most secluded corners of the world, human trafficking thrives as a silent epidemic, devastating individuals, families, and entire communities.
Human Trafficking Statistics
Human trafficking statistics reveal a tragic reality. Behind every stat is a person - someone's mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, relative, neighbor or friend.
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It is estimated that 49.6 million people are trapped in modern slavery worldwide, including 12 million children.
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54% of those trafficked are women and girls.
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Forced commercial sexual exploitation generates an estimated $173 in illicit profits every year.
The numbers we know are only the tip of the iceberg. The true scale of human trafficking remains buried in the shadows, hidden within unreported cases and untold stories.
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The danger is greatest in remote areas of developing countries, where traffickers exploit the lack of oversight to prey on vulnerable communities. Here, the darkness thrives unchecked.
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But change is possible.
Together, we can shine a light into these dark corners and disrupt the cycle.
Transform Through WE will make a real difference in the fight against human trafficking. By bringing clean water and electricity to small, remote villages, we will create a safer future for women and children.
No longer forced to leave their villages daily in search of essential resources, they can avoid the vulnerabilities that traffickers exploit in developing countries. This transformative solution means women and children can live without the constant fear, asking themselves, “Is this the day?”
Together, we will turn hope into action and protect the most at risk.