Why It Matters
Human trafficking is one of the most profitable crimes in the world, generating an estimated $236-$245 billion every year. Behind this industry of greed are millions of stolen lives, exploited for profit.
Women and girls bear the greatest weight of human trafficking, making up 71% of all victims worldwide. This staggering figure reveals how exploitation targets the most vulnerable, turning lives of promise into lives of captivity.
Girls under 18 make up 22% of trafficking victims worldwide, exposing how children are among the most vulnerable targets of exploitation.