About human trafficking

Human trafficking is a serious global crisis that affects millions of people every year. Understanding its scope and consequences is essential for prevention and resistance. Increased awareness and knowledge form the basis for protecting vulnerable populations and promoting human rights for all.

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The extent of modern slavery today

Over 49 million people are trapped in human trafficking at any given time. This includes forced labor, sexual exploitation, and debt bondage, affecting every region of the world. (walkfree 2022)

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What is human trafficking?

Understanding the crime

Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, or harboring of people through deception or coercion for the purpose of exploitation. Victims lose their freedom and dignity to traffickers who profit from their labor or services.

Rights and violations

Human trafficking deprives people of their fundamental rights to freedom, security and dignity. It violates international conventions and national laws that aim to protect all people from exploitation and abuse.

Research

Knowledge and reports

Explore curated studies and data

Center Against Human Trafficking: Annual Report 2024

The 2023 annual report published by CMM, which shows on page 14 that the majority of assessed victims in 2023 were from Nigeria (20 people).

National Action Plans Against Human Trafficking 2026-2029

Political framework and government responses

Center against Human Trafficking: Semi-annual statistics 2025

In-depth research investigating causes and solutions

A21 – Educational videos and training materials

Visual resources for awareness and education