Forcing a person to work in captivity for little or no pay.
Forcing, deceiving, or coercing a person to perform a commercial sex act.
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49.6 million people enslaved in the world today.
Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world, generating more than AU$200 billion dollars per year.
An estimated 15,000 people in Australia are living in modern slavery.
Human traffickers exploit domestic and foreign victims in every state and territory in Australia.
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They are accompanied by a controlling person, and do not speak on his or her own behalf, but instead defer to another person.
They are transported to or from work, or live and work at the same place. They show signs that their movements are being controlled.
They are unable to keep his or her earnings: it is “withheld for safekeeping.” In many cases, the person owes a debt they are working to pay off.
They have recently arrived in the country and do not speak the language of the country—or they only know sex-related or labour-related words.
They are frightened to talk to outsiders and authorities since they are closely monitored and controlled by their trafficker(s). They may be fearful, anxious, depressed, overly submissive, and may avoid eye contact.
They may have signs of abuse or signs of being denied food, water, sleep, and/or medical care.
They are not in possession of their passports, identification, or legal documents.
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They may have bruises, scars, and other signs of physical abuse and torture. Victims of human trafficking are often beaten in areas that will not damage their appearance, such as their lower back.
They may show signs of drug use or drug addiction. They can be forced or coerced into drug use by his or her traffickers, or turn to substance abuse to help cope with his or her enslavement.
They may be distrustful and suspicious. A victim of human trafficking may act as if they distrust any person who offers them assistance or attempts to converse with them.
They may have few or no personal possessions.
They may demonstrate affection, attachment, or dependence toward their abuser.
Their actual job is different from the advertised job they had accepted.
They feel that they are unable to leave their current situation.
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Communicating to diverse audiences about the problem of human trafficking and how everyone can be a part of the solution.
Targeted content aligned with education standards that engages students in the classroom to understand, recognise, and respond to the threat of human trafficking.
An annual day of global awareness and local action in the fight against human trafficking.
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Three sessions of videos, activities, and information that can be used to educate and mobilise groups of people to action.
Three child-centred, play-based sessions designed to empower children and champion their young voices to protect themselves and others from trafficking scenarios.
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LEARN
Learn about human trafficking and how you can be part of the solution through our Human Trafficking Awareness Program.
EQUIP
Explore A21’s global awareness campaign, Can You See Me? to equip yourself to identify warning signs and learn how to make a report if you suspect trafficking might be taking place.
STUDY
Learn about human trafficking any time, anywhere with our fully online course– Human Trafficking: A Global Crisis.
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EMPOWER
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UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
As a university student you can play a key role in the fight against human trafficking through mobilising your network.
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A21 Australia’s University Program has been designed to directly combat the injustice of human trafficking by equipping and empowering students across Australia to use their voice, raise awareness and activate their networks in the fight for freedom. Whether through your University Club, as a group or independently, we believe that YOU have the power to abolish slavery.
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