Focusing on Women and Girls
Every year, on July 30th, the world comes together to observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, an event organized by the United Nations to raise awareness and enhance prevention efforts against human trafficking. This modern-day slavery is a massive global issue, with few countries immune to its impact. Human traffickers exploit people for profit every day, everywhere, preying particularly on the poor and vulnerable. Over 70% of detected trafficking victims are women and girls, while nearly one-third are children.
Understanding the Scope of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a multifaceted crime with devastating effects on its victims. Individuals are lured into trafficking through various means, but the end result is always the same—they lose their rights, identities, and are subjected to abuse and exploitation.
The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the dangers associated with human trafficking. We are witnessing the largest displacement of people since the Second World War, amid overlapping crises such as armed conflicts, economic hardships, and environmental challenges. These conditions disproportionately affect women and their children, making them more susceptible to human trafficking, sexual exploitation, forced labour, and mental and physical abuse. Many trafficked women and girls are sold into prostitution or forced marriage at very young ages, against their will.
This Year’s Theme: “Leave No Child Behind”
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) highlights the theme for this year: “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.” This theme underscores the urgent need to protect children, who are often the most vulnerable to exploitation. Strengthening protection systems and implementing robust justice mechanisms are crucial for supporting victims and holding perpetrators accountable.
However, the identification and protection of child victims remain challenging due to underreporting, lack of awareness, and inadequate resources for victim support services. Traffickers often use coercion, deception, and threats to maintain control over their victims, complicating intervention efforts by authorities.
The Anah Project: Committed to Supporting Women Victims
At the Anah Project, we are dedicated to supporting women who have fallen victim to human trafficking. Our mission is to provide a haven and comprehensive support to women who have endured trafficking, abuse, and exploitation. We understand the profound physical and psychological trauma that trafficking victims face, and we are committed to helping them reclaim their rights, dignity, and identities.
Join Us
On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we urge everyone to join us in the fight against human trafficking. Let us work together to create a safer world for all, leaving no woman or child behind. By spreading awareness and taking decisive action, we can help end human trafficking and protect those at risk. Together, we can make a significant difference.
