In a world on the move, trafficking in human beings (THB) is a billion-dollar business with a high human cost. Globally, millions of people are estimated to be victims of this crime. In line with the SDGs, THB is explicitly recognized as a form of violence against women and girls, and gender and age are being identified as structural, underlying factors linked to THB. Indeed, identified victims are overwhelmingly female (71 %) and many are children (almost 1 in 3). This session will shed light on the nexus between gender, age and THB, with a strong emphasis on understanding socio-cultural factors and underlying mechanisms that render women and girls vulnerable to exploitation, as to ultimately prevent trafficking of these groups and to empower women and girls.
Understanding and preventing trafficking of women and girls
Recommendations from the ACP context and beyond
B1
Brainstorming lab
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
16:15 to 17:30