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.
Tag: Child Trafficking
Information and research on child trafficking activities. Statistics and data on various aspects of the human trafficking market around the world.
Child Trafficking 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.
Buffaloes in India cost $350; children cost $45
According to Reuters in 2007, “traffickers are selling children in India for amounts that are often lower than the cost of animals and most of them end up working as laboreres or commercial sex workers.”
The article stated that buffaloes may cost up to $350, while child who are trafficked are sold between $12 and $45.
Child Trafficking in 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
Estimated number of children working as prostitutes in Las Vegas.