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Globally, human trafficking is the third largest criminal business after arms and drugs. It is estimated that annually this activity generates an income of 7 to 12 billion US Dollars. The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that the operators pocket an additional 32 billion USD when the victims are delivered at the destination.
I happened to look into this matter, on reading an article that is included in the January issue of Inside the
On cross-checking I found other sources endorsing the estimate. This involves men, women and children for work and sexual exploitation. 90% of
However, Girija Vyas, Chairperson, National Commission for Women, is reported to have said, "All figures are rough estimates. But it's believed to run in hundreds of thousands."
Inside the Vatican says, “Trafficking thrives where poverty, economic disparity and lack of employment opportunities exist. Women make up 70% of the world’s poor and bear the heaviest burden.”
How to tackle the problem effectively? The INTERPOL wants improvement and increase in international collaboration and law enforcement. In
Sr. Eugenia Bonetti, M.C. has inspired USMI, a coalition of 627 women’s congregations. It runs several shelters where the victims of trafficking are offered safety and help to rebuild their lives. Sr. Eugenia has also taken the leadership in launching an international anti-trafficking network, which is the first of its kind.
This good sister is on the list of Inside the
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2 comments:
I would have thought that India is a source for i) trafficking in women ii) children iii) human body parts iv)child labour to supply designer garments to Western superstores, and destination forWest-resident Indian pregnant women to check the sex of the baby they are carrying, and get rid of the foetuses if they were of female kind.
Guru, that is an intresting comment.
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