Human Trafficking
What is human trafficking?
Human Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of people through force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit. Men, women and children of all ages and from all backgrounds can become victims of this crime, which occurs in every region of the world. The traffickers often use violence or fraudulent employment agencies and fake promises of education and job opportunities to trick and coerce their victims. https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Publications/FS36_en.pdf
Human trafficking is one of the largest criminal industry in the world with estimated annual global profits of $150 billion. There are more than 40 million human trafficking victims worldwide. Raising the profile of this global crime can help reach people who might not otherwise be exposed to this information. At UVGI, we raise awareness through
Educational Campaigns: We share informative materials and online content that explain the signs of human trafficking and how to report it.
88% of trafficking victims has contact with healthcare professional. We educate healthcare professionals to identify and recognize victims.
Community Events: We join events such as workshops, conferences and public lectures to educate the community and encourage dialogue on how to prevent and combat trafficking.
Collaborate with Local Organizations: We Partner with NGOs and local organizations to amplify our message and join efforts including community outreach programs, training sessions for volunteers.
Advocacy and Policy Change: We work with civil society to advocate for stronger policies to combat human trafficking.
Gender-based Violence (GBV)
Is violence that is directed against a person because of their gender. It includes acts that inflict physical, mental, or sexual harm or suffering, threats of such acts, coercion, and other deprivations of liberty. While women and girls are the primary victims, men and boys can also be affected.
Key Facts (WHO)
- Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public health problem and a violation of women’s human rights.
- Estimates published by WHO indicate that globally about 1 in 3 (30%) of women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime.
- Most of this violence is intimate partner violence. Worldwide, almost one third (27%) of women aged 15-49 years who have been in a relationship report that they have been subjected to some form of physical and/or sexual violence by their intimate partner.
- Violence can negatively affect women’s physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health, and may increase the risk of acquiring HIV in some settings.
- Violence against women is preventable. The health sector has an important role to play to provide comprehensive health care to women subjected to violence, and as an entry point for referring women to other support services they may need.
At UVGI, we fight trafficking and violence in all its forms. We educate communities about the causes and consequences of human trafficking and GBV and promote zero tolerance for violence.
Human Rights
Article I of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Supporting human rights is integral to the mission of United Voices for Global Impact. We are committed to the promotion and protection of human rights for all individuals. We believe that every person is entitled to live with dignity, freedom, and equality. Our organization works to raise awareness and empower individuals with knowledge of their rights.
UVGI strives for a world where human rights are universally respected and protected, fostering a more just and equitable society for future generations.
