WHAT IS SEX TRAFFICKING?

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

“the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs”

-Trafficking of persons defined by the United Nations in Article 3, paragraph (a) Article 3, paragraph (a) of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons .

As stated above, Human Trafficking takes form in many shapes and while sex trafficking is one of those shapes, Human Trafficking is a broader term that also includes exploitation outside of the purpose of sex i.e. child labor.

Sex trafficking

Sex trafficking is a form of Human trafficking. It is the specific exploitation of a person for purposes of a sexual nature. Sex trafficking can look different dependent on culture and context, but in every context the outcome is the same- exploitation of the vulnerable by persons in power. This is oppression, this is modern day slavery.

How do I get involved?

Now that you understand what sex trafficking is it is time to move to action. Join the fight against sex trafficking and injustice. Not sure how to do that? Looking for a place to start? We have comprised a short list of action steps to get you started.

Looking for more information on other organizations to support? Make sure to check out our Resources page for links.