Every year, an estimated 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders and forced into sexual or labor servitude.
Synopsis
Every year, an estimated 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders and forced into sexual or labor servitude.
Synopsis
People trapped in human trafficking face brutal conditions. They are promised jobs but find themselves in forced labor or prostitution. Many suffer physical abuse, starvation, and long working hours. The United Nations established the Palermo Protocol in 2000 to combat trafficking. "Fatal Promises," released in 2009, looks at the gap between official rhetoric and the stark realities faced by millions globally.
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Why Watch
- See the real stories behind human trafficking victims.
- Find out how the Palermo Protocol has failed to protect victims.
- Meet survivors who share their harrowing experiences.
Did You Know
- 800,000 persons are trafficked across international borders each year.
- 32 million people are held in slave-like conditions annually.
- 2.4 million individuals are trafficked for sexual or labor exploitation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are trafficked across international borders each year?
An estimated 800,000 persons are trafficked across international borders every year.
What are the estimated annual figures for people held in slave-like conditions?
As many as 32 million people are held in slave-like conditions for sexual or labor exploitation each year.
What happens to individuals who are trafficked?
Trafficked individuals are often forced into prostitution or labor for no pay, and they may be emotionally and physically brutalized, starved, and locked away.
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