300,000 children in Nigeria are victims of human trafficking as the are either given or sold by their parents to wealthier families in the country. The US State Department finds that many are forced to labor under difficult conditions and experience sexual abuse.
Tag: Child Trafficking
Information and research on child trafficking activities. Statistics and data on various aspects of the human trafficking market around the world.
Nigerian Children Sold by Parents
300,000 children in Nigeria are victims of human trafficking as the are either given or sold by their parents to wealthier families in the country. The US State Department finds that many are forced to labor under difficult conditions and experience sexual abuse.
Number of Child Victims in Nepal
12,000 Nepalese children are victims of human trafficking each year with the country. The children, mainly girls are trafficked for the commercial sex industry within Nepal or to brothels in India and other regional countries.
Number of Child Victims in Nepal
12,000 Nepalese children are victims of human trafficking each year with the country. The children, mainly girls are trafficked for the commercial sex industry within Nepal or to brothels in India and other regional countries.
Number of Child Victims in Mexico
The Government of Mexico estimates that up to 20,000 children are victims of human trafficking within Mexico. The children are trafficked to provide for the commercial sex industry.
Number of Children Trafficked within Colombia
Human trafficking of children within Colombia affects 6,000 to 11,000 children. These children are trafficked and forced to work as child soldiers and other labor activities.
Number of Children Forced into Labor in 2008
1.2 million children are estimated to have been victims of human trafficking and forced into labor. The human traffickers who broker the sale of children make an estimated $15 Billion a year.
Number of Children Working in Sex Trade in Las Vegas
A report from Shared Hope International has found that in a single month more than 400 children were working as prostitutes in Las Vegas.