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Human Trafficking Speech

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The practice of human trafficking is one of the oldest in the world; it has been occurring worldwide since the earliest known civilization. Even today, despite the fact it is illegal in most places, it occurs all around us without us even noticing. Human trafficking is “the illegal recruitment, transportation, and trading of humans for sexual exploitation, forced labor, or the removal of organs.” (Fundukian) The modern system of human trafficking is derived from the colonial patriarchy, and today anyone in the world can be a victim of trafficking. Many experts estimate that there are more slaves in the world today than there have even been, and they are cheaper than ever. The average cost for a slave today is close to $90. Battling the horrific industry of human trafficking is a difficult task due to it’s size but it can be accomplished by educating people of the risks and signs of human trafficking, educating young teens on how to avoid being roped into trafficking, and being vigilant in attempting to identify people who could potentially be in trafficking situations.
For people to successfully avoid being tricked into trafficking schemes, it is important to know how to identify warning signs, and the best way to spread that information to everyone is in the classroom. One common way to lure men and women into trafficking is through the idea that they will be traveling to another country to work. People like Prum fall victim to this ruse “One day, a man on a motorbike taxi

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