“Human Trafficking is an open wound on the body of contemporary society, a scourge upon the body of Christ… It is a crime against humanity.” – Pope Francis
Statistics
- The International Labor Organization estimates that there are 20.9 million victims of human trafficking globally.
- 68% of them are trapped in forced labor.
- 26% of them are children.
- 55% are women and girls.
- The International Labor Organization estimates that forced labor and human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide.
- The International Labor Organization estimates that forced labor and human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide.
Source: Polaris Project