Anti-human trafficking
The Salvation Army is committed to helping the victims of human trafficking. Trafficking of men, women and children is very active here in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. It may be happening in your neighbourhood... perhaps even next door.
It's also a global issue - click here to find out what we're doing trans-nationally.
- NEW: Support for Mayor's phone booth clean-up campaign
- Call To Arms Bulletin: Volume 3
- International Day of Prayer for the victims of sex trafficking 2009 resources
Human trafficking exists because it indulges some people's sexual fantasy and a greedy desire to purchase 'products' at the cheapest prices. It compromises many vulnerable people to work for little or no money and to live in fear for their lives.
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› Quick facts
› worldwide more than 800,000 men, women and children are trafficked every year
› 77% are women
› 87% of trafficked victims are sexually exploited
› this is a worldwide criminal activity with annual profits estimated to be $32 billion
› women are sold for £500 - £8000
Source: UNODC/Home Office
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The Salvation Army seeks to reduce human trafficking, to restore abused women and to respond practically to this modern-day form of slavery that exploits the most vulnerable in our world.
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