Human trafficking knows no borders, denying people their dignity and basic human rights. Victims of this crime are treated as a commodity
to be exploited and sold, with large profits generated often for organised criminal networks.
Across the globe, unstable governments, displaced persons, low employment options, the increasing cost of living, and impacts of the COVID-19
pandemic are exacerbating vulnerability to slavery and slavery-like practices which can occur in every country, industry and sector; and can occur in private domestic and family settings.
These types of offences are often under-reported, with research suggesting that for every one victim of human trafficking and slavery detected, four are undetected.