Unveiling Trafficking Trends

Prepare for the Paris Olympics with crucial insights on trafficking trends during major events! Just like the World Cup and Superbowl, the Paris Olympics is expected to draw crowds, increasing the demand for various services, including commercial sex. The traffickers are creating offers tailored to market expectations, as indicated by the proliferation of ads on adult service sites and high charging rates.

Dive deeper into the dynamics of trafficking during major events by reading our Key Judgement Reports, part of our Exploitation Analytics service. Gain valuable insights and recommendations to combat exploitation effectively. Don't miss out—empower yourself with knowledge and take action against trafficking. Be part of Exploitation Analytics and be part of the change.

Read the full Key Judgement Report here.

Despite strides toward gender equality, modern slavery and human trafficking disproportionately affects women and girls, highlighting the urgent need for action. Read our latest blog post to learn how structural gender inequality contributes to exploitation and how organisations, like STOP THE TRAFFIK, are leveraging technology and survivor stories to disrupt trafficking networks. Together, we can make a difference!

Read the full blog here.

In times of crisis, such as natural disasters, conflicts, or economic instability, vulnerable populations face not only immediate survival challenges but also heightened risks of exploitation by human traffickers. The ongoing crisis in Palestine underscores these concerns, with reports suggesting an increase in human trafficking activities, including organ trafficking and recruitment for sex and labour exploitation.

Our assessment of the situation reveals three critical aspects that shed light on the risks faced by individuals:

Recruitment (of vulnerable people), Demand (for trafficked people), and Money (the profits made by human traffickers).

As the crisis unfolds, it's essential to remain vigilant and address the complex challenges of human trafficking. Increased awareness, collaboration among stakeholders, and robust responses are crucial to prevent further exploitation of vulnerable communities. At STOP THE TRAFFIK, we're committed to shining a light on trafficking operations and facilitating comprehensive and effective responses to protect at-risk populations.

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STOP THE TRAFFIK Group has identified Chinese, Hong Kong, and Taiwanese individuals in the West Midlands as vulnerable to Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, particularly in sexual exploitation, based on data from the National Crime Agency and West Midlands Police.

This investigation took place in 2022/23, and we have now published the results. STOP THE TRAFFIK Group conducted an engagement and intelligence-building program to disrupt organised crime groups in the area. This included a targeted social media campaign, community group discussions, a virtual police station, student engagement, and collaboration with West Midlands Police and Financial Institutions to address suspicious sex work advertisements.

The project highlighted the ongoing need for intervention to disrupt these organised crime groups effectively.

Would you like to learn more about this vital initiative and its recommendations for future iterations?

Read our full report here.

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