According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), an estimated 20 million people are trafficked globally each year.

The Asia-Pacific region has the highest prevalence of human trafficking, accounting for over half of all cases globally.

Forced labor is the most common form of human trafficking, accounting for over 60% of all cases globally.

Women and girls, children, migrants, and indigenous peoples are all particularly vulnerable to human trafficking.

Human trafficking can have devastating consequences for victims, including physical and psychological trauma, loss of freedom, economic exploitation, and social stigma.

Governments have a key role to play in combating human trafficking by enacting and enforcing anti-trafficking laws, providing victim support services, and raising awareness about human trafficking.

Civil society organizations play a vital role in combating human trafficking by raising awareness about the issue, providing victim support services, and advocating for policy changes.

Individuals can play a role in combating human trafficking by educating themselves about the issue, being aware of the signs of human trafficking, and reporting suspected cases of human trafficking.

The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) is a legally binding international treaty that aims to combat transnational organized crime, including human trafficking.

The Palermo Protocol is a protocol to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) that specifically addresses human trafficking.

Under international law, a person is considered a victim of human trafficking if they are under the age of 18 and have been subjected to exploitation.

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion, the movement of people across borders, and the exploitation of people.

Some of the challenges in combating human trafficking include the hidden nature of human trafficking, the lack of awareness about human trafficking, and the lack of resources to combat human trafficking.

To prevent human trafficking, we need to educate people about human trafficking, empower vulnerable groups, and strengthen law enforcement efforts.

To help victims of human trafficking, we need to provide them with safe shelter and medical care, offer them counseling and psychological support, and help them to reintegrate into society.