human trafficking: Quick Facts

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Nov. 9, 2026

News •

12 arrested in GTA for allegedly trying to buy sex from minor, police warn of growing problem • Nov. 5, 2026, 5:04 PM ET (CBC)

Human trafficking is not just something you see in a film, says survivor • Oct. 20, 2026, 12:52 PM ET (BBC)

Facts

Also Known As	trafficking in persons

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Topics

sex trafficking slavery Social issue crime trade international trade cybercrime commodity trade terrorism War crime Genocide assassination Online predator white-collar crime opium trade

Key People

Nadia Murad Basee Taha stands at a podium with the United Nations emblem, speaking at the UN high-level summit in New York City.

Nadia Murad

Iraqi human rights activist