The United Nations (UN) broadly defines human trafficking as “the acquisition of people by improper means such as force, fraud or deception with the aim of exploiting them” (UNODC, 2015).
- Sex Trafficking – Affects populations of all age's females being majority of victims
- Organ Trafficking – Affects all populations with girls aged 18- 24 being majority of victims
- Drug Trafficking – Affects all populations with majority being addicts
Forms of force, fraud, or coercion are used to engage victims in sexual activity, drug/alcohol use, and or organ donation without consent (UNDOC, 2015).
What is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons?
- A day where we recognize and listen to people who have been or still are being trafficked.
- In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly declared the 30th of July as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
- Survivors are key factors in the fight against human trafficking. They play a crucial role in establishing effective measures to prevent this crime, identifying and rescuing victims, and supporting them on their road to rehabilitation.
Effects from human trafficking can include:
- Depression
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Shame and guilt
- Alienation and isolation
- Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder
- Suicidal Ideation
- Identity Disturbance/Confusion
The Protocol was adopted by the United Nations in November 2000 as part of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.
Canada
- Event called Move for Freedom organized by Canadian charity Ally Global Foundation
- https://allyglobal.org/canada
The Canadian Center for Victims of Torture
Teresa Dremetsikas graduated as a Medical Doctor from the Faculty of Nuevo Leon in Mexico and has worked for the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) for several years.
- National Strategy To Combat Human Trafficking 2019-2023
The National Strategy will help protect individuals from all forms of human trafficking and introduce a more balanced, holistic and victim-centered approach. - This five-year National Strategy will strengthen Canada’s response to human trafficking and support broader Government of Canada commitments.
- the National Strategy sets out a comprehensive way forward to address human trafficking. It will bring together all federal efforts that aim to address human trafficking in Canada and abroad under one strategic plan.
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
The National Strategy will enhance efforts in a number of priority areas:
- The need for increased supports and services to protect and rehabilitate victims ,survivors and the promotion of culturally-sensitive approaches
- Increase awareness of human trafficking so that Canadians can :
- better understand the signs of this crime that can occur in their communities
- improve the ability of government officials and front-line staff in key sectors to identify, detect and protect victims and survivors.
- Capacity-building to prevent the victimization of vulnerable and marginalized populations.
- Strengthen the ability to identify and protect victims of human trafficking.
- improve criminal justice system experiences for victims and survivors.
- and improve domestic and international partnerships to bolster our collective response.
EPPPP:
- Empowerment: Supporting victims and survivors to regain control and independence and encouraging action by industry partners
- Protection : Addressing gaps in existing supports and providing culturally-informed services
- Prevention: Increasing awareness and building capacity to prevent human trafficking in Canada and abroad
- Prosecution: Increasing criminal justice system capacity to identify and prosecute human trafficking cases
- Partnerships: Building and improving national and international coordination and cooperation to address human trafficking
Globally
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- National Agency for The Prohibition of Tafficking In Persons. Rescued over 17,000 victims of human trafficking and jailed over 550 traffickers ahead of the 2021 World Day Against Human Trafficking scheduled for July 30 https://www.naptip.gov.ng/vapp-act/
- Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
- United Nations
- OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons (ICAT) and Apne Aap Women Worldwide
- The Blue Heart
The Blue Heart represents the sadness of those who are trafficked while reminding us of the cold-heartedness of those who buy and sell fellow human beings.
Ways To Help Prevent Human Trafficking
- Fundraising
- Volunteer
- Be aware of the signs of human trafficking
- Advocate
- Hold events to raise awareness
- Boycott products and companies that permit human trafficking
- Help survivors
- Stay informed
- Report suspicions
- Help combat the demand
- Emergency services (9-1-1 or "0")
- Emergency shelters
- Doctor and hospital care
- Community help
- Canadian Crime Stoppers Association National Tipline (1-800-222-8477)
- Temporary Resident Permits- Victims of Human Trafficking
- Temporary Foreign Workers
- Witness Protection
- Victim Testimony Assistance
Resources
- National Strategy To Combat Human Trafficking 2019-2024
- https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-human-trafficking-day/resources
- Canadian Anti Trafficking Hotline Toll-free: 1-833-900-1010
- Children at Risk of Exploitation (CARE)
More information is available in our Resource page
