Human Trafficking In Sub Saharan Africa

Human trafficking “is used in common parlance to describe many forms of exploitation of human beings” (“Involuntary Trafficking Statutes Enforced”). The modern problems of human trafficking have evolved from the problem of negligence and or abuse from parents. These kids are sought out by pimps and other people with ill intentions. Human trafficking, however, has evolved significantly since the early years of the African Slave Trade and has now expanded to the point where there are 20 to 30 million victims world-wide. The expansion of the network was caused by

“Globalization influences human trafficking as traffickers take advantage of new transparent borders, broadband communication, and economic upheaval to prey on those most vulnerable … people are largely defined by their economic worth, and since the most vulnerable have only their bodies to sell (labor … sex) … human beings become commodities and victims” (Burke 2013). Additionally, chapter four defines population and migration as an explanation for human trafficking. As the world’s population increases dramatically, there are many poor and vulnerable individuals who are forced to find a way to survive. “Traffickers are resourceful, inventive, and opportunistic, and can find a way to manipulate … population growth … there is an increase in the supply of potential victims who traffickers can exploit and from whom they can profit” (Burke 2013). Victims are driven into human trafficking because they are unable to sustain themselves living in poverty, or are vulnerable as an immigrant or refugee.

In Nepal, many leave their homes in order to get money to send back to their families, but end up being trafficking victims (Haerens, 72). In Haiti, the 2010 earthquake destroyed not only law enforcement and government but the country’s economy as well. As a result, much of the already impoverished country is doing poorly financially, and, as in Nepal and countless other developing nations, moving elsewhere for work appears to be a solution, but instead results in absorption into this modern-day analogue of slavery (Haerens, 96-99). Nigeria’s human trafficking crisis appears to be due to the same issue. A troubled economy has led to high unemployment, and with high education costs, much of the nation in poverty. To many, it seems that becoming a commodity to be bought and sold in human trafficking could bring employment. The combination of high unemployment, high human trafficking rates, and low standard of living has also led to a sort of mentality that one need not be educated because prostitution is a fine way to live (Nigeria: Current … Trafficking -

Human trafficking has been in existence in several states for many years. It is a form of slavery where people can be transported from one place to another for exploitation in farms, being forced into criminal activities such as terrorism, forced marriages, sexual abuse, prostitution among other forms of illicit activities (Butler, 2015). The trafficked individuals are often oppressed through violence, threats or coercion which forces the individuals to be involved in various things which they could not be willing to conduct. Majorly, members of the African continent have been widely bound to human trafficking. However, the ordeal has expanded even to trafficking within members of the same state.

Each year, “600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders;” half of those people are children (“11 Facts”). Human trafficking is a criminal act and violates human rights; it is especially devastating to children. Countless innocent children and families are impacted by Child Trafficking

Human trafficking is the trade of humans by force, mainly women and female children, for the purposes of sexual slavery, sexual exploitation, and domestic labor. Global human trafficking has often been labeled as modern- day slavery; however the history and causes have been identifiable just as the causes of traditional slavery have been. What causes human trafficking? In this present paper, the hypotheses on the primary causes of global human trafficking will be identified. There are three major themes that cause human trafficking: a nation’s economy, political and legal factors, and social factors that enable the continuance of human trafficking. According to previous research indications of historical influence and social hierarchy have the greatest impact on the causes of human trafficking; these topics will further be elaborated upon during the discussions of political influences and social factors that impact human trafficking.

Consequently, human trafficking cause victims to exhibit violent behaviors, particularly in that of the children soldiers who partake in militarized conflict. Africa Recovery United Nations (as cited in Allais, 2006) documented that in the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa there are over 120,000 children in armed conflict that carry out the tasks of killing people, raiding villages for food, laying mines and explosives, act as guards and spies; these children are tortured, threatened and sexually abused. Remorselessly, child soldiers are often time given dangerous assignments and at other times ordered to commit heinous acts against their community and family (Allais, 2006). Furthermore, trafficked children of Sub-Saharan are recruited in hostilities

According to the U.S. State Department, every year 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders. Within these 800,000, women make up 80%, while minors make up 50% (Deshpande et al., 2013). Many people who fall victim to trafficking come from poor nations, unstable political areas, or are homeless. In poor nations such as Africa, diseases such as AIDS have caused many children to lose their parents making them more susceptible to slavery. Slavery offers an opportunity to eat or help to support their families. (Gresens,

Of the approximate 7.3 billion people on Earth today, about 65 million people (Global Report, 2017) have been abused, mistreated, and abducted from their homes. The victim’s family and communities, that have just been left behind with the idea of another person just snatched away from their hands, have lived through this broken system for years and have continued to live with it with little government or official support. The effects of human trafficking have been seen to affect Africa specifically through its religious identity, economy, and its local natives. Through the justification of this illegal act, many criminals have sought this crime against different regions of Africa to selfishly obtain their own self-interests, that has included the use of sex slaves, child soldiers, and forced labor.

She’s the girl who’s running away from her abusive past, the one who is impoverished and looking for a way to make ends meet, or perhaps, she’s the girl who naively fell in love with the wrong man. Regardless of the reasons, there are nearly 30 million victims of human trafficking globally. There are more slaves now than ever before. Trafficking of persons is not a subject that should be ignored or taken lightly. In order to fully understand the enormity of this crisis, we will examine the root causes, facts, and the impact of human trafficking throughout the world.

This research paper dives into the world of human trafficking looking into key details about the ethical implications of human trafficking as well as proposed solutions. With information such as statistics, methods of trafficking and the ending of trafficking that is found from websites from organizations that are dedicated to ending trafficking, the involvement of all countries are cited as necessary in ending this worldly crime. Information was found through University of South Florida’s library system and websites with information pertaining to their organization’s attempts at ending human trafficking. Articles utilized include Unintended Effects of United Nations Intervention, From Bush to Obama: Rethinking Sex and Religion in the U.S. Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking, Human Trafficking, and Supply and Demand: Human Trafficking in the Global Economy. In addition to these scholarly articles, websites used include the organizational websites of UNODC and UNICEF.

Did you know that we have more slaves now than we ever have in history? Many people still believe or say that we have gotten rid of slavery and human trafficking, even though we haven’t. Learning more information about the beginning of slavery, human trafficking in Africa as well as other countries in the past and slavery that is happening today. The history of slavery may not seem all that important, but knowing more information will help people see more to it.

Human Trafficking is something that goes around all over the world. In this essay I will discuss what human trafficking is, how it is done and give three countries who are mainly known for this kind of inhuman act. The three countries are countries that are vey much known and are known as Bangladesh, Brazil and Ghana. All three countries are known for tourism so human trafficking is expected to be in act, especially if its over populated and having different people from different countries coming in and out. Human Trafficking is not something that should be promoted or celebrated and should be put to a stop. It is not fair for people to be taken against their will from their families and friends. Men, women, and even kids are being taken, so a person should never just think they’re special if not caught they are blessed instead. Human trafficking is sickening and a disgrace to every nation and country possible.

Some may ask what is sex trafficking, well according Women Across Cultures: A Global Perspective sex trafficking is a form of human trafficking that pulls women and girls into prostitution against their will. Nashville, TN is the last place you would expect sex trafficking to be taking place at. However, places like Cambodia you expect because of the high poverty rates, and you hear stories about sex trafficking in places like Cambodia. Nashville and Cambodia differ in a sense of numbers. A lot more girls experience sex trafficking, and here in Nashville you hardly if ever hear stories about girls who were once sex trafficked. I think Americans have more sympathy for things like this, because people lack knowledge that sex trafficking occurs

Human trafficking has been going on for a very long time. It is the process of moving people to other portions of the world in order ot use them as slaves. While it is mostly in developing countries, trafficking is literally everywhere, including America. Why is makes it so hard to stop is the exportation of the human as tracking someone who is smuggled around the globe is practically impossible. The way the victims are treated is completely against human rights. They are usually forced to work extremely long hours and are killed if they do not comply. This Human trafficking issue in thailand has been going on for quite some time. Their trafficking mostly affects the surrounding countries as the poor migrants are kidnapped and forced