Human trafficking is a global human rights violation that affects virtually every state in the world, whether as a country of origin, transit or destination.
How people become victims of this crime, which means are used and for what purpose they are abused, the overview shows:
Source: UNODC.org
Affected are people of all ages and sexes. Depending on the continent, certain groups of people predominate – in Europe, mainly young women are exploited for the purpose of forced prostitution, while in Asia the exploitation of forced labor is added, affecting not only men but also many children.