A serious but quiet issue that still goes on in the world today is Human Trafficking. It’s not something that is constantly on the news, or number one thing people think about when they list all of the issues in the world right now, but it changes the lives of people everyday. Some don’t get beaten or raped, they are just forced to work with no pay against their will, and to some people it isn’t as serious if there is no physical harm. Around 2.5 billion people at any given time are involved someway in Human Trafficking. One of the main problems with Human Trafficking is that people who don’t have any money are promised a job and pay if they work for them. ““The deal was, I come here, I work for three years, and I pay him off with my work. I pay off my debt, and then I would be on my own,” Oksana said.” But when you work for other people who are in the trafficking …show more content…
“HHS is responsible for certifying victims of human trafficking once they are identified.” They help to make sure that the people who can get away from Human Trafficking can do so and have money and a place to go since they are homeless once they leave. They give the victims the same benefits as refugees. They have campaigns to raise awareness, and they give out information on how to help. In Thailand, some of their tribes are “stateless” and that makes their women and young girls more prone to Human Trafficking. “Photojournalist Mickey Choothesa and social worker Anna Choothesa created the Children’s Organization of Southeast Asia.” COSA gives the girls education, and health care. They not only help with healthcare, but they also give girls shelter, and a place to stay. There are many other places where the law is an exception to them because of culture differences. They also raise awareness for Human Trafficking especially in this