Curated list of resources for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers addressing human trafficking
Global reports and expert-informed data on trafficking
A searchable global archive of reports, laws, news, and multimedia on all forms of trafficking, including sex, labor, and child exploitation. Designed for use by researchers, NGOs, and policy stakeholders.
ViewA UN-backed resource hub aligned with SDG 8.7, featuring data visualizations, national policy reviews, and original research on forced labor and modern slavery.
ViewProvides access to national legislation, judicial cases, and policy documents related to trafficking, curated by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
ViewA directory of anti-trafficking professionals across sectors and regions. Includes legal experts, social workers, academics, and investigators.
ViewAn open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women. Features critical research on trafficking from a rights-based perspective.
ViewAnalytical reports and investigative briefs from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, focused on trafficking networks, routes, and typologies.
ViewThe CTDC is the first global data hub on human trafficking, with data contributed by organizations including IOM and Polaris. It provides anonymized data on trafficking cases to support research and law enforcement efforts.
ViewHuman Trafficking Research and Data Advisory Roundtable (HT-RADAR) is a San Diego-based regional research hub supporting anti-trafficking planning and data sharing among researchers and practitioners.
ViewAccess comprehensive collections of trafficking-related research through specialized academic libraries including NCJRS, UNODC Publications, and the Rights Lab at University of Nottingham.
ViewAggregated country-level reports and prosecution analysis
Annual report assessing government efforts to combat trafficking worldwide. Provides country-specific rankings and policy recommendations.
ViewA biennial overview of trafficking trends, victim profiles, and flow patterns based on official data submitted by member states.
ViewA public dashboard of U.S. federal prosecution outcomes in trafficking cases, with longitudinal data going back to 2000.
ViewEU-wide datasets on trafficking victims, offenders, and prosecutions, standardized across member states to support comparative research.
ViewAccessing raw or anonymized trafficking data
A centralized platform aggregating anonymized case-level data from IOM, Polaris, and other partners. Enables cross-regional and cross-sectoral analysis of victim trajectories.
ViewAn AI-powered analytics platform combining data from NGOs, law enforcement, and corporations to detect trafficking patterns across industries and geographies.
ViewA mapping tool of over 2,700 organizations providing services to trafficking survivors. Searchable by region, language, and type of service offered.
ViewCountry-level estimates of modern slavery prevalence and government responses, produced by Walk Free. Includes downloadable datasets and policy assessments.
ViewStatistical estimates of forced labor, forced marriage, and human trafficking produced by the International Labour Organization using household surveys and expert modeling.
ViewInteractive visualizations and datasets on human trafficking and exploitation within broader migration flows, curated by the International Organization for Migration.
ViewOperates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline and maintains one of the largest datasets on reported trafficking cases in the United States.
ViewA Mila-led initiative applying natural language processing to detect trafficking indicators in digital platforms, developed in collaboration with NGOs and law enforcement.
ViewA law enforcement tool that uses machine learning to identify potential trafficking victims in online sex advertisements and support rescue operations.
ViewA coalition-backed set of platforms including DeliverFund, Blue Campaign, and ATII, focused on technology-driven approaches to tracking and disrupting trafficking networks.
ViewA global networking and referral platform enabling anti-trafficking organizations to share resources and coordinate services.
ViewOffers risk maps, compliance checklists, and guidance documents to help companies address human trafficking in global supply chains.
ViewPolicy toolkits and regional frameworks supporting implementation of SDG Target 8.7 on forced labor and trafficking.
ViewA library of handbooks, training materials, and legal tools produced by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
ViewGA repository of research, toolkits, and policy briefs focused on the sexual exploitation of children in the context of trafficking.
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