Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, UN says
- Human trafficking has risen sharply after a decline during the pandemic, according to the UN.
- The UN noted an increase in cases and advocates for more comprehensive strategies.
- Concerns exist about the long-term effects of COVID-19 on trafficking.
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Traffickers prey on climate-hit communities in India
Rising seas and intensifying cyclones are driving families in India’s Sundarbans deeper into poverty, making them prime targets for human traffickers.Salimah Shivji reports for the CBC.In short:Climate change is exacerbating poverty in the Sundarbans, where rising sea levels and frequent cyclones ar...
Human trafficking is increasing worldwide. In 2022, for the first time, there were more victims for the purpose of forced labor than for the purpose of sexual exploitation. more...
Poverty, conflict and climate fuel spike in trafficking victims: UN report
The number of victims of human trafficking detected globally is rising again after falling off during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in its latest report on the issue, covering 156 countries. The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons reveals a 25 per cent increase between 2022 and 2019, as more […] The post Poverty, conflict and climate fuel spike in trafficking victims: UN report appeared first on Y…
UN report reveals surge in global human trafficking
Human trafficking has surged globally, with a 25 percent increase in victims detected between 2019 and 2022, according to a report released on Wednesday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons revealed rising child exploitation and forced labor cases fueled by poverty, conflict, and climate crises. The report, covering 156 countries, noted significant changes in trafficking dynami…
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