Human Trafficking Is A Global Criminal Phenomenon

Human trafficking is a serious crime and a serious violation of human rights. Even today, all over the world women, men and children are sold, bought and exploited with the aim of gaining profit or performing certain services. Victims of human trafficking are often physically and mentally abused, blackmailed, their legal or social status is manipulated, and their families are threatened in order to force them to perform various jobs. Exposure to abuse and traumatic experiences in people can cause long-term physical, psychological and social consequences, difficulties in daily functioning and in relationships with families and loved ones. Human trafficking is a global phenomenon, which without exception occurs all over the world and in all countries, regardless of their social order or economic development. These can be countries in political and economic transition, underdeveloped and developing countries, countries at war and post-conflict countries. All of them appear as countries of origin and transit of victims, while more economically developed countries appear as countries of destination. It is considered that human trafficking is the most widespread criminal offense globally, which daily affects the lives of millions of women, men and children, changing them drastically.

Keywords:Human Trafficking; Victims; Crime; Traffickers; Prevention