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The UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2024 shows a 25% rise in detected trafficking victims since 2019, driven by conflicts, climate events, and global crises. Forced labor is increasingly common, and women and girls remain the main targets of sexual exploitation. Children now make up 38% of victims. Sub-Saharan Africa is the largest source region (26%), with notable increases in victim detection in Africa, North America, and Europe.
The U.S. State Department’s 2024 TIP Report shows progress in global anti-trafficking efforts, with 133,943 victims identified and 7,115 convictions in 2023—both increases from the previous year. Some countries improved their rankings by strengthening protections, and the report highlights prevention and demand reduction as key focus areas. However, the gap between identified victims and convictions remains wide, pointing to the need for stronger enforcement.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s 2024 report shows a steady rise in federal human trafficking enforcement. In 2022, 1,912 suspects were referred for prosecution—a 26% increase since 2012—with prosecutions and convictions both more than doubling. Most defendants were male U.S. citizens.
A 2024 briefing by NatCen and the University of Westminster explores how technology both enables and combats human trafficking. Traffickers use social media and online platforms to lure victims through scams and coercion, often across borders. Law enforcement struggles to keep pace, but tech is also aiding response efforts.
A 2024 CSIS policy commentary addresses forced labor in global supply chains, which affects an estimated 28 million people and generates $236 billion in illegal profits. While U.S. actions like the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act are important, the report argues they must be paired with support for ethical alternatives.
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