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...


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…
Shafaq News/ A security source in Baghdad reported on Wednesday that a "prostitution" and human trafficking network was dismantled and its members were arrested red-handed south of the capital. The source told Shafaq News Agency, "A security force raided a house in the Al-Buaitha area of Al-Dura, south of Baghdad, and arrested 11 people, including two men and the rest women and young girls, red-handed while they were practicing prostitution and …
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