Human Trafficking – A Global Perspective

Abstract

Most people think that slavery ended with the signing of the Emancipation Proclama
tion…. not so! Human trafficking is a worldwide crime that ruthlessly exploits women and 
children into forced labor and sex. It is the modern form of slavery and a violation of human 
rights. It is the fastest growing criminal activity in the world, which generates over $150 billion 
annually, with >70% of the dollars spent are from the United States.1 The hidden nature of this 
crime makes it a huge problem today, but one in which no one wants to think about or address. 
This topic is designed to raise your awareness, enrage you, and inspire you – enraged that hu
man trafficking exists today as the fastest growing and most lucrative crimes, and to inspire you 
to reach out to help one of the most vulnerable populations trapped in slavery.