HUMAN TRAFFICKING

                                              HUMAN TRAFFICKING                 WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING ?            Human trafficking is the act of recruiting, transporting, transferring, harboring, or receiving individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of exploitation.  This exploitation may include forced labor, sexual slavery, or other forms of commercial sexual exploitation.  It is considered a serious violation of human rights and a form of modern slavery.  EFFORTS TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING  Human trafficking can occur both within a single country or across national borders.  It is distinct from people smuggling, which involves the consent of the individual being smuggled and typically ends upon arrival at the destination.  In contrast, huma...