Dev-Com

Topic: Human Trafficking

Mona Rose Nia Perez Santos
WE ARE NOT FOR SALE
There are many things we do not want to think about or do not acknowledge
that are still happening in the world. Slavery has been abolished for quite some
time, yet it is a problem today. There are more slaves today than at any other point
recorded history; million people are in bondage as you read these words. Only 1% 2% ever escapes their shackles. Most are woman and children sold for forced labor
or use in the sex trade. These enslaved women can be forced to have up to fifty
partners a day. The average for a modern slavery victim is 12 years old. Numerous
children are kidnapped through out the world o work in labor-intensive sweatshops.
This imprisonment is no life for anyone. We are the land of the free, but there is a
violation of human rights happening all over the world and covertly in our backyard.
In foreign countries, some are brought over with promises for a new life, have their
passports confiscated and are forced to clean houses or other forms of forced
servitude for free.
MAINSPRING

POVERTY
GLOBALIZATION

Poverty is a major driver of the human trafficking industry. Those trapped in

poverty are keen to obtain a better life for themselves and their families, and these
vulnerable people are preyed on by unscrupulous people offering jobs, training,
opportunities, remuneration and better life prospects.
Globalization has vastly increased human trafficking over the past decade.
The surge in human trafficking coincides with a revolution in affordable transport
and instant communication around the world.
QUICK FACTS
According to the global statistics, the United Nations Office on Drugs and
Crime estimates that there are 2.5 million victims of human trafficking worldwide at
any given point. Worldwide, 79% of human trafficking exploitation is sexual
exploitation, 18% is forced labor, and the 3% goes to other forms such as forced
marriage, organ removal, or exploitation in begging or warfare.
Minimizing the circle, in South Asia, East Asia, and Pacific, 47% of human
trafficking exploitation is forced labor while 44% is sexual exploitation and the
remaining 9% are the other forms of human trafficking exploitation.

PH FACTS

Dev-Com
Topic: Human Trafficking
Mona Rose Nia Perez Santos
In Philippines, on 2012, the DSWD listed 1,376 victims of human trafficking
nationwide and 645 more victims in early 2013. However, the true number of
victims in the Philippines is likely much more. Many crimes go unreported because
of victims lack information on human trafficking, crimes are concealed by victims
and violators, sadly, families of victims accept the situation as normal. Between
year 2005 and 2013, there have only been 110 convictions for human trafficking
related crimes in the Philippines.
There are four forms of human-trafficking significant in the country. The two
major forms are SEX TRAFFICKING and FORCED-LABORING for industrial and
agricultural field. The other two is the DEBT BONDAGE and FORCED BEGGING. These
forms of human-trafficking in Philippines mostly happen because of poverty, lack of
economic development, unemployment, gender inequality, lack of education, and
sex tourism.
The Philippines has certain areas where human-trafficking happens mostly.
The countrys areas with highest number of human trafficking cases are MANILA,
CEBU, ANGELES CITY, and CITIES OF MINDANAO.
TAKE PART
Human-trafficking is an issue that has remained as hidden as the victims,
as unlikely a mouse wandering around your house without you knowing. At least
rats or mice are universally known and being despised. Likely cannot be said in the
issue of human-trafficking. Its ugly scheming and unaware victims are as mysterious
to us as the darkest recesses of the moon.
The harsh reality is almost mind-numbing. Human trafficking may in fact be
the fastest-growing criminal industry in the world. But how can we stop this great
dark scheme? We have to somehow hone our senses to find the people who are
crying for help, and even those who are not, for though their screams are silent,
their fears are real and there are some no sweating steps we can do; STAY
INFORMED, GET INVOLVED, HELP TO SPREAD THE WORLD (dont be a bum not to
share it on your facebook or twitter), and BE AWARE of the people in your
surroundingsif you keep your eyes and your heart open, you may be the link to
someone's freedom.
Human trafficking is utterly disgusting. It should have already spurred
demonstrations in the streets, and a resolve to rid the world of this repugnant
crime. Until that happens, I hope youll join me in keeping an open mind and clear
view so that victims might recognize in us a gentle heart and a helping hand. And
someday, well all look back and say remember when . . .

Source:

Dev-Com
Topic: Human Trafficking
Mona Rose Nia Perez Santos
http://www.gmanetwork.com
http://www.stopvaw.org
http://web0.psa.gov.ph