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MARIA TANIA ALISSON
COLLEGE PROJECT
A HUMAN TRAFFICKING
DATAVIZ
Human trafficking is a deeply pervasive crime worth 150 billion $ per year that plagues communities worldwide, involving the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit individuals mostly in the realms of labor or commercial sex.
DEAR READERS,
Human trafficking is a deeply pervasive crime worth 150 billion $ per year that plagues communities worldwide, involving the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit individuals mostly in the realms of labor or commercial sex. In various forms of fiction, such as movies, TV shows, music and books, we find a concerning trend. Unhealthy and unsafe behaviors, justified or tolerated on the basis of attractiveness or charisma, are often portrayed in these media, raising concerns about the normalization and romanticization of violence. This can inadvertently desensitize viewers to the real-world consequences of such actions.
In the music industry, for example, elements of rap culture have glamorized the mafia lifestyle and its leaders, often overlooking the darker aspects of their activities. This romanticization blurs the lines between fiction and reality, creating an aura of allure around criminal enterprises. The intertwining of human trafficking with mafia operations highlights the alarming consequence of this romanticization. When media and entertainment perpetuate these narratives, serious issues such as human trafficking are indirectly trivialized and may continue to thrive in the shadows of societal awareness. Therefore, there's a critical need for reflection on how such portrayals can impact our perspectives and the broader implications for society.
It's important to emphasize that human trafficking is a global issue that transcends geographical boundaries. It occurs not only in impoverished countries, but also in more affluent Western nations with strong legal systems, wealth and privilege. The Sexual exploitation case of child and women of the late millionaire Jeffrey Epstein, serves as a stark reminder of that, it drew international attention, revealing the extent of the problem and the urgency of addressing it comprehensively, regardless of social or economic status.
It is crucial that we remain vigilant and proactive in the fight against human trafficking, working together on a global scale to protect the vulnerable and bring perpetrators to justice.
The number of human trafficking cases reached a peak of 27 840 in 2019, but showed signs of reduction in 2020 and 2021, partly due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"FREEDOM
IS
EVERYONE'S RIGHT"
Types of exploitation suffered
Most by each gender
Most by each gender
Men
Women
Boys
Girls
Exploitation is not experienced in the same way by all individuals, whether men, women, boys or girls.
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A ranking of human
trafficking forms
based on the total number of victims
Types of exploitation
suffered most -
by age broad
Exploitation varies according to age, with worrying peaks in prostitution among 18-23 year-olds.
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We would like to conclude this analysis by highlighting some of the organisations that are actively involved in the fight against human trafficking. These associations play a crucial role in the protection of human rights and the prevention of this scourge, working on various fronts to raise awareness, provide assistance and advocate on behalf of those who are victims of human trafficking. Their work is essential to eradicating this form of crime and ensuring a safer and fairer future for all. Amnesty International: Defending human rights, combating trafficking, ECPAT: Combating the sexual exploitation of children, ending trafficking, Polaris: Combating trafficking, sex trafficking, victim assistance, Coalition Against Trafficking in Women: Eradicating trafficking in women, girls and finally Not For Sale: ending trafficking (development, education and empowerment projects).
