% of Calls to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Concerning...Sex Trafficking | 64 |
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Labor Trafficking | 22 |
Other | 11 |
Both | 3 |
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% of Calls to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Concerning...Sex Trafficking | 64 |
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Labor Trafficking | 22 |
Other | 11 |
Both | 3 |
The sale of humans is third on the list of the world's largest illegal trade commodities behind drugs and weapons. Unfortunately, this industry is growing faster than the sale of drugs and weapons. In 2000, the UN adopted the PALERMO PROTOCOL. This prevents, suppresses, and punishes trafficking of persons, especially women and children.