Human trafficking remains a global issue that affects millions of people every year, including women, children, and men. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), an estimated 40.3 million people were victims of modern slavery in 2016, with the majority being women and girls. As we move into 2021, it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest research and resources related to human trafficking.
Latest Research:
- Global Report on Trafficking in Persons (2020) by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) This report provides an overview of the current state of human trafficking worldwide and identifies trends and patterns in trafficking. It also includes a special focus on the role of technology in human trafficking.
URL: https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/glotip/2020/GLOTiP_2020_15July.pdf
- Global Estimates of Modern Slavery (2017) by the International Labour Organization (ILO) This report provides estimates of the number of people in modern slavery worldwide, as well as the types of exploitation they face.
URL: https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/forced-labour/publications/WCMS_575479/lang--en/index.htm
- Human Trafficking Trends in Europe (2020) by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) This report examines the current state of human trafficking in Europe and identifies trends and patterns in trafficking.
URL: https://eige.europa.eu/publications/human-trafficking-trends-europe-2020
Resources:
- Global Modern Slavery Directory This directory provides a database of organizations around the world that work to combat human trafficking and modern slavery. It can be searched by region, country, or type of organization.
URL: https://www.globalslaveryindex.org/get-involved/global-modern-slavery-directory/
- Blue Campaign This campaign is run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and provides resources and training on how to recognize and report human trafficking. It also provides a hotline for reporting suspected cases of trafficking.
URL: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign
- The Polaris Project This organization works to combat human trafficking in the United States by providing resources and support to victims and advocating for policy change.
URL: https://polarisproject.org/
Human trafficking continues to be a major global issue, and staying informed about the latest research and resources is essential to combatting it effectively. The above resources are just a few of the many available to individuals and organizations working to combat human trafficking.