Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking (pronunciation: /ˈhjuːmən ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/) is a grave violation of Human Rights that involves the illegal trade of people for the purposes of forced labour, sexual exploitation, and other forms of modern-day slavery.
Etymology
The term 'Human Trafficking' is derived from the words 'human', referring to a person, and 'trafficking', which originates from the Italian word 'traffico', meaning trade. It was first used in the late 20th century to describe the illicit trade of humans, particularly for forced labour and sexual exploitation.
Definition
Human Trafficking is defined by the United Nations in the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (also known as the Palermo Protocol) as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons by means of threat, use of force or other forms of coercion, for the purpose of exploitation.
Related Terms
- Smuggling of migrants: While often confused with human trafficking, smuggling of migrants involves the illegal transportation of individuals across borders with their consent, typically for financial gain.
- Forced Labour: A form of exploitation in human trafficking where individuals are coerced into work through the use of violence or intimidation.
- Sexual Exploitation: Another form of exploitation in human trafficking where individuals are forced into non-consensual sex acts.
- Child Trafficking: A subset of human trafficking that involves the exploitation of children for labour, sexual purposes, or other forms of abuse.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Human Trafficking
- Wikipedia's article - Human Trafficking
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