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Sex trafficking is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world along with the third most profitable business for organized crime

Women and girls make up 98% of victims

About 2 million children are exploited every year in sex trade

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Trafficking has a horrifying effect on the mental, emotional and physical well being of women. They are physically abused, face emotional stress, including shame, grief, fear, distrust and suicidal thoughts. They are also at risk of unwanted pregnancy, HIV/Aids, cervical cancer, severe physical injury, violence, drug abuse. After, victims often experience post-traumatic stress disorder, therefore often turn to drugs or alcohol, and face anxiety, depression and insomnia.

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They are promised a job, marriage, educational opportunities and sometimes they are just sold by friends or family

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4.5 million individuals

Women and children are the most common victims

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Sex trafficking happens both domestically and across international borders.

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Sex trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, or harboring of a person through the use of force or fraud for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Sexual exploitation occurs in many places, like brothels, strip clubs, massage parlors, on the street or in private homes.