January 2010 is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Here are some facts about human trafficking taken from International Justice Mission’s website.
The Facts
• Human trafficking is the world’s third largest criminal enterprise, after drugs and weapons. (U.S. Department of State)
• Worldwide, there are nearly two million children in the commercial sex trade. (UNICEF)
• There are an estimated 600,000 to 800,000 children, women and men trafficked across international borders annually. (U.S. Department of State)
• Approximately 80 percent of human trafficking victims are women and girls, and up to 50 percent are minors. (U.S. Department of State)
• The total market value of illicit human trafficking is estimated to be in excess of $32 billion. (U.N.)
• Sex trafficking is an engine of the global AIDS epidemic. (U.S. Department of State)
Check out this page on IJM’s website to learn more and find out how you can get involved in the abolition movement.
Is this a new video? It looks like a mixture of ones I’ve seen off their site in the past, but I’ve never seen this one. I like the truth of it and think I shall post it on my facebook as I am going crazy in doing this week especially. Thanks
Sorry, I don’t know if it’s new or not. I’m so glad you are sharing this with others. IJM is doing great things to bring freedom and justice for slaves!