Human trafficking is a global crime that involves the exploitation of individuals for the purpose of forced labor or sexual exploitation. It is a multi-billion dollar industry and a significant violation of human rights. While human trafficking has been around for centuries, modern technology has made it easier for traffickers to operate and for victims to be trafficked.Research conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows how victims are being targeted and recruited via social media and online dating platforms where personal information and details of people’s locations are readily available.Sexual abuse and other forms of exploitation are taking place virtually and photos and videos sold further on different platforms to customers worldwide, resulting in even more money for the traffickers at no additional cost.One way in which technology has facilitated human trafficking is through the internet. Traffickers use social media and other online platforms to re...
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