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Dear John,
It seems like there’s a new headline every week reporting another terrible incident of sex trafficking, in countries around the world. If you think the problem is getting worse, you might be right. As global crises, conflicts, the climate emergency, and advances in technology increase trafficking risks, displacement and growing socioeconomic inequality make women and girls especially vulnerable to sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.
When women and girls are victimized, systemic discrimination often makes it harder for them to access justice and support. We must ensure they are not left behind.
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime lists several changes States should make to confront human trafficking, including strengthening “national frameworks for the identification and protection of victims of trafficking, especially during times of crises.” Equality Now recommends that States go a step further and ensure that these measures address the specific challenges and needs relating to trafficking for sexual exploitation, ensuring using gender equality and intersectional approaches.
Learn more about what governments and tech companies must do to prevent and combat sexual exploitation and abuse, and what Equality Now is doing to hold them accountable.
In solidarity,
Tsitsi Matekaire
Global Lead - End Sexual Exploitation
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