Imagine yourself in a situation where you are deprived of all of your freedom, forced to work against your will, and constantly living under the threat of violence (Bill Flores). Is that a life that any of you would want to live? The obvious answer is no, however, this is the unfortunate reality for millions of human trafficking victims in Vietnam. In Vietnam, women and children are the primary targets of human trafficking through the use of deceitful measures, which particularly leaves them vulnerable. As global citizens, we should be actively involved in international measures that help combat these severe violations of human rights.
According to United Nations Trafficking Protocol, human trafficking is defined as the dislocation of a person
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The Government of Vietnam is off to a good start. Active measures have been taken, such as developing various national policies, and cooperating with other countries and international organizations (Trinh). However, due to the government’s limited financial and human resources, it is necessary to have external help. Pacific Link Foundation is one of the leading organizations that take active actions to suppress this issue. It focuses on the prevention and protection of potential victims and survivors, as well as raising public awareness (ADAPT). As you can see in the awareness campaign, the hand symbolizes victims are reaching out for help when no one is there for them. The price tag and the bar code illustrates that they are priced and sold as objects. No one is a possession to be bought and absolutely under no circumstance should be treated in such degrading ways. The easiest way of contributing to this foundation is to make donations. Some charities only spend a portion of fundraising to actually help the issue, which might make some people sceptical of making donations. However, about 81% of the donations in Pacific Links Foundation is directly distributed to the program (ADAPT 2010 Report), which falls within the Charity Intelligence’s reasonable range (Rating Methodology). It may seem as though your voice or one donation will not make a huge difference, but each person who thinks like …show more content…
He briefly introduces this exciting issue in Vietnam with references to other reports and data. He also reveals the current pattern of human trafficking in Vietnam by talking about the situation of trafficking persons and the root causes of this issue. Moreover, the author analyzes current Vietnamese legal framework on human trafficking. However, the report is limited in offering information about how individuals should do to help this issue.
The book ”Human Trafficking” examines the global issue—human trafficking through various opinions associated with factors contribute to human trafficking; the role internet plays in human trafficking; how globalization affects human trafficking and how human trafficking can be stopped. By demonstrating both sides’ opinions on each topic, the audience gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the issue. Besides, the author of each article uses a variety of examples to support his/her point, which is helpful regarding information
Human trafficking is among the fastest growing categories of crime in the world right now, rivaled only by the drug and weapons industries. A 32 billion dollar global enterprise annually, its effects are far reaching and highly damaging to all involved. In reality, “human trafficking” is essentially a politically correct term for slavery. Through books, articles, and interviews, the two phrases are used interchangeably and are used to mean the same exact thing. There is an endless list of myths and misconceptions in regards to human trafficking, but I plan to keep all the information here very clear and concise. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, “Human trafficking is the acquisition of people by improper means such as force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them.” (1) This means that innocent people are taken from their homes and families, kept in secret and forced to work for their captor or whomever they are sold to. This work may be physical labor and it may be sexual in nature. The living conditions are usually harsh, and it is not uncommon for the captor (or
As victim count continues to rise, its difficult to see how such great numbers of men, women and children are bought and sold every year. Trafficking can be found in many forms, including: prostitution, slavery, or forced labor (Harf and Lombardi, 2014). It wasn’t until the 1980’s that international human trafficking became globally noticed. With the lack of government intervention and control in several nations, and the free trade market, slavery once again became a profitable industry (Harf and Lombardi, 2014). As previously mentioned, easier movement across nations borders is one of the outcomes of globalization. It is also what makes human trafficking so easy today. It is estimated that about 20.9 million people are victims across the entire globe (United Nations Publications, 2012); trafficking accounts for 32 billion dollars in generated profit globally (Brewer, n.d). 58 percent of all human trafficking was for the purpose of sexual exploitation, and of this 55-60 percent are women (United Nations Publications,
What is Human Trafficking? “Human trafficking refers to the recruiting, transporting, enslaving, or receiving of people in order to exploit abuse them (Pubantz, Jerry, and Allphin Moore Jr.).” In nineteenth century France, prostitution was a common form of human trafficking.
Human trafficking can be described as the act of taking people against their will, threatening them into submission, or coercing them into making a deal, and forcing
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime defines human trafficking to be “ in Persons, especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized
Human trafficking is prevalent throughout the world, especially in Asia and more specifically in China but the government and non-governmental organizations (NGO) are taking measures to put an end to it. Human trafficking involves exploitation of human beings; either sexually or by coercing them to work in unfavourable conditions for little pay or nothing at all. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) defines human trafficking as “the acquisition of people by improper means such as force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them.” Women and children, especially girls between the ages of fourteen and twenty constitute the majority of victims of human trafficking. “China is a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking; the majority of which is internal trafficking” (www.humantrafficking.org).
Human trafficking defined by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is the act of recruitment, transportation, transfer, receiving or harboring of persons by means of force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception or abuse of power and/or vulnerability for the purpose of exploitation. The most common form of exploitation in human trafficking is forced labour of sexual exploitation (Public Safety Canada). Human trafficking is composed of three parts the act, means and purpose. The act would be what is done by traffickers in human trafficking and the means is how they commit these acts (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)). The purpose is why people become victims of human trafficking.
Defining human trafficking can be difficult due to the fact that it can be confused with other illegal activities such as smuggling and consented prostitution. In the essay Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery In The 21st Century , Shaden Mohajerin states that human trafficking can be defined as the transferring, harboring, and transportation of persons which is accomplished through force, coercion, kidnapping, and deception (...
Summary: We see that there are many different aspects and types of human trafficking that everyone should be made aware of. As a whole human trafficking is a lucrative industry raking in $150 BILLION globally. The impact that this industry has on its victims is
“Human trafficking coerces and persuades their victims to cross national borders in search of new jobs and better opportunities and after that they are forced into some sort of labor bondage” (At Issue: Human Trafficking 1). Even though trafficking is a problem in almost every country; poorer countries have a bigger problem with it because they are more desperate for work. Just in 2000, the U.S. enacted their first federal anti-trafficking law, called the Victims of Trafficking Protection Act (At Issue: Human Trafficking 1). Trafficking has just begun to receive notice on how big of a problem it actually is. “Proponents of strict anti-trafficking initiatives say that laws and prevention against trafficking are necessary in order to stem the growing tide of large scale organized crime that profits off of smuggling and trafficking” (At Issue: Human Trafficking 1).
Thousands of foreigners are smuggled across national borders as forced labour in factories, farms, and brothels. Many are forced to become victims of human trafficking through force or the false promise of the American dream. The threat of human trafficking presently is that it deprives people of their human rights, it is a global health risk, and fuels the growth of organized crimes, such as sex crimes. Within this paper I will discuss my research on human trafficking and the victims’ deprivation of human rights. In order to so, I will synthesize three relevant sources on this topic, discuss additional questions that should be addressed when further researching this issue from a peace studies perspective, and outline a specific proposal for future research.
Human trafficking is a global epidemic that affects every country (Winterdyk, Perrin, & Reichel, 2012, p. 34). Billions of dollars are made each year through the enslavement of people. Even though the United Nations has established has an international protocol to combat human trafficking, some countries choose not to adhere to the policy (Winterdyk, Perrin, & Reichel, 2012, p. 1). Thailand is one country that does very little to address the crime of human trafficking.
In today’s era of technological advancement and scientific discovery, Man’s greed for power and fame has grown exponentially. We live in a world where we have accepted man’s absolute control over each and everything. The unjustified trade and enslavement of human beings in the current age represents a fallen civilisation. A civilisation that is advanced in technology and science, but backward in ethical values. So much so that personal greed comes before the value of a person’s life. Human trafficking is one of the most significant problems faced by the world today. It portrays a picture of inequality among equals with no regard for the right of every individual. Human trafficking is basically the use of human deception to exploit the vulnerable and the needy. According to Koettl (2009), “Human trafficking, as it is defined by international law, subsumes all forms of non-consensual
Human trafficking is a form of slavery, forcing victims to engage in sexual activities and labors against their will. These activities can be taken place through force, fraud, or constraint. Human trafficking is not just affecting one group of people, it is a worldwide issue, affecting all different ages, genders, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds. Human trafficking is such an immense problem, apprehending the true size, knowing how to help, and how to keep the issue from reoccurring. Human trafficking is and is still becoming such a serious issue that something needs to be done about.
Human trafficking, or the selling and buying of people, is a well-hidden yet prominent issue within today’s society. It is both an immoral and horrific topic that needs brought to attention and dealt with. When human beings are manipulated into work, sexual servitude, or economic hardship, human trafficking is occurring. In the year of 2006, only one individual is convicted of human trafficking per 800 victims (UNGIFT). By looking at straight statistics, reasons human trafficking happens, and the toll it has on people, it is very clear that this is a major issue that is happening in our world.