Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking is the abuse of children,
women, and men for their bodies and labour.
It’s modern-day slavery.
Labour TraffickinG
Forcing a person to work in captivity for little or no pay.
Sex TraffickinG
Forcing, deceiving, or coercing a person to perform a commercial sex act.
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Slavery By The Numbers
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Human traffickers exploit domestic and foreign victims in every state and territory in Australia. 4
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Can You See Me?
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Can You See Me? exists to bring awareness to the millions of men, women, and children who are currently trapped in slavery across the world.
Slavery is a hidden crime yet it's happening in plain sight. It’s happening in everyday places across Australia, like restaurants, nail bars, airports, in our neighbourhoods, and even within our homes. Our aim is to not only help people understand the issue but also equip them to do something about it.
A21 has partnered with Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport - to bring the Can You See Me? public awareness campaign to Australia’s two largest international airports.
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Suspect trafficking might be taking place? Call 131 AFP (131 237)
Call 131 237 Make A Report Learn The SignsAdditional Referral Pathway
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Suspect trafficking might be taking place?
Call 131 AFP (131 237)
Call 131 237 Make A ReportAdditional Referral Pathway
Learn The Signs
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Signs of Trafficking
Look for clues that identify a possible
victim of modern-day slavery.
Controlled by another person
They are accompanied by a controlling person, and do not speak on his or her own behalf, but instead defer to another person.
Controlled Movement
They are transported to or from work, or live and work at the same place. They show signs that their movements are being controlled.
Lack of Earnings
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.
Foreign, Unfamiliar with the Language
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.
OVERLY FEARFUL, DEPRESSED, SUBMISSIVE BEHAVIOUR
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.
Bad health & Malnutrition
They may have signs of abuse or signs of being denied food, water, sleep, and/or medical care.
Lack of Identification
They are not in possession of their passports, identification, or legal documents.
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Signs of Physical ABuse
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.
Substance Abuse
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.
Lack of Trust
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.
Lack of Personal Belongings
They may have few or no personal possessions.
Signs of Dependence
They may demonstrate affection, attachment, or dependence toward their abuser.
Deceived by a False Job Offer
Their actual job is different from the advertised job they had accepted.
Feelings of Being Trapped
They feel that they are unable to leave their current situation.
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Additional Referral Pathway
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Our Solution
All over the world, the cycle of
trafficking is breaking. And one life at
a time, this is how we end slavery.
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Reach
Educating and equipping everyone to understand, identify, and reduce the risk of human trafficking through programs like educational curriculum, prevention programs, and awareness campaigns.
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Recover
Partnering with authorities to secure the freedom of victims and the conviction of traffickers through programs like hotlines, child advocacy centres, identification trainings, and legal support.
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Restore
Empowering survivors of human trafficking on their unique journey toward restoration and independence through programs like holistic aftercare, safe accommodation, and relocation services.
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"No one person can do everything but every one of us can do something."
– Christine Caine, A21 Advocate & Co-Founder
"No one person can do
everything but every one
of us can do something."
– Christine Caine, A21 Advocate & Co-Founder
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Our Work in Australia
Because human trafficking looks
different everywhere we work, so do we.
Take a closer look at our proven solutions:
Presentations
Communicating to diverse audiences about the problem of human trafficking and how everyone can be a part of the solution.
Prevention Programs
Child-centred, play-based programs designed to empower children and champion their young voices to protect themselves and others from trafficking scenarios.
Walk For Freedom
An annual day of global awareness and local action in the fight against human trafficking.
Our programs are designed to work together, but can also stand alone - filling critical gaps in the countries and communities we work in.
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GET INVOLVED
These are every day actions
that can end slavery:
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Equip yourself with the facts about human trafficking and tell others.
LEARN
Learn about human trafficking and how you can be part of the solution through our Global Broadcast.
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.
Take Action
STUDY
Learn about human trafficking any time, anywhere with our fully online course– Human Trafficking: A Global Crisis.
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The fight against slavery begins with you in your local community.
Discover ways you can rally the community around you to join the mission of freedom.
VOLUNTEER
Join us in one of A21's offices around the world, to learn more about how to fight human trafficking on a global scale.
REQUEST A REPRESENTATIVE
Request an A21 representative to share at your school, business, church or other network.
EMPOWER
Inform your community with information about the realities of human trafficking through A21's educational programs and awareness resources.
Take Action
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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University Program
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.
Fill in this short form to download our free University Program Kit and get connected with our team!
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Give and join us on the frontlines in the fight against slavery.
GIVE
Support A21's work around the globe to reduce vulnerability, assist victims, and restore survivors.
Take Action
FUNDRAISE
Invite your friends and family to support freedom by starting a fundraising campaign to advance the fight against slavery.
Take Action
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University Program
University students have a key role to play in the fight against human trafficking. Through raising awareness and funds you can mobilise your network to be a part of the solution.
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University
Program
University students have a key role to play in the fight against human trafficking. Through raising awareness and funds you can mobilise your network to be a part of the solution.
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Join us for a global event to unpack the reality of human trafficking and how you can be part of the solution to end it.
Join us for a global event to unpack the reality of human trafficking and how you can be part of the solution to end it.
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Early Childhood Prevention Program
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A child-centred, activity-based program designed to empower vulnerable children, ages 3-6.
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Early Childhood Prevention Program
A child-centred, activity-based program designed to empower vulnerable children, ages 3-6.
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Citations
1 Walk Free, International Labour Organization (ILO), and International Organization for Migration (IOM). (2022). Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage. pp. 2. Retrieved from cdn.walkfree.org ▸
2 International Labor Office (ILO). (2014). Profits and Poverty: The Economics of Forced Labour. pp. 13. Retrieved from ilo.org ▸
3 Walk Free (2023) Modern slavery in Australia. Retrieved from walkfree.org ▸
4 Department of State (2022). Trafficking in Persons Report 2022. Retrieved from state.gov ▸
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