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1. The nature and scope of human trafficking

Human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, and exploitation of people using force, deception, or coercion. It is a lucrative industry with annual profits in the billions of dollars. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), approximately 40.3 million people worldwide are victims of human trafficking, with women and children constituting the majority of victims. Human trafficking occurs in a variety of industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and the sex industry.

2. Factors Influencing Human Trafficking

Poverty, a lack of education, and political instability are all factors that contribute to human trafficking. Individuals living in poverty are more vulnerable to human trafficking because they are often desperate for work and will accept any job offered to them. Individuals who lack education are also more vulnerable to human trafficking because they may be unaware of their rights or the risks associated with certain job offers. Political instability can also contribute to human trafficking by displacing people and increasing their vulnerability to exploitation.

3. Combating human trafficking measures

To combat human trafficking, it is critical to raise awareness about the problem and provide assistance to victims. Governments can pass legislation criminalizing human trafficking and provide resources to law enforcement to investigate and prosecute traffickers. NGOs and other organizations can offer victims assistance such as shelter, medical care, and legal representation. It is also critical to address the underlying causes of human trafficking's, such as poverty and illiteracy, by providing economic opportunities and education to vulnerable populations.