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Sex trafficking is a serious and complex issue that involves the exploitation and coercion of individuals, often for the purpose of forced prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation. We are proud to work with organizations that are helping sex trafficking victims. 

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Here are some data points related to sex trafficking:

 

1. Global Scale: According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), an estimated 4.8 million adults and children are victims of forced sexual exploitation worldwide.

 

2. Gender Disparity: The majority of sex trafficking victims are female. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports that women and girls make up 96% of victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation.

 

3. Age of Victims: Sex trafficking affects individuals of all ages, but children are particularly vulnerable. The UNODC estimates that one in three trafficking victims is a child.

 

4. Regional Disparities: Sex trafficking occurs globally, with hotspots in various regions. The United Nations identifies Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa as regions with high prevalence rates of sex trafficking.

 

5. Profitability: Sex trafficking is a highly profitable criminal industry. The ILO estimates that forced sexual exploitation generates around $99 billion in illegal profits each year.

 

6. Online Exploitation: The rise of the internet has facilitated the growth of online sex trafficking and exploitation. Websites, social media platforms, and online classifieds have become common platforms for the recruitment and sale of trafficking victims.

 

It's important to note that gathering accurate and comprehensive data on sex trafficking is challenging due to its clandestine nature and underreporting. The above figures are estimates based on available information, and the actual scale of the problem may be much larger.