The causes of human trafficking

Hello sir I would like to know the basic causes of human trafficking so please provide me information about this disease.

[Shaleen]

Human trafficking is the trade of humans, most commonly for the purpose of sexual slavery, forced labor, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others

Causes of human trafficking

Human trafficking varies from country to country, but it usually preys on vulnerable situations.

The following four scenarios are examples of the conditions and/or realities people may be fleeing.

1. Leaving a place of poverty to gain wealth

Many victims want to get out of their situation so they risk everything to leave the place that sees them mired in poverty.

This gives the human traffickers bait to lure victims to move to a different country.

Traffickers lie, promising jobs and stability in order to recruit their victims.

2. Political conditions

Political instability, militarism, generalized violence or civil unrest can result in an increase in trafficking as well.

The destabilization and scattering of populations increase their vulnerability to unfair treatment and abuse via trafficking and forced labor.

3. War

Armed conflicts can lead to massive forced displacements of people.

War creates large numbers of orphans and street children who are especially vulnerable to trafficking.

Their families have either passed away or are fighting a war, complicating child-rearing.

4. Social and Cultural practices

Many societies and cultures devalue, abuse and exploit women and girls, creating perilous living conditions for these women.

With little opportunities of upward mobility and with little value placed on women and girls, they are more vulnerable to human trafficking.