12% increase in human trafficking, forced marriage, and slavery cases reported by Australian Federal Police.

Australian Federal Police report 12% increase in human trafficking, forced marriage, and slavery cases in 2023-2024 fiscal year, with 382 reports. AFP attributes rise to increased community awareness of the crimes. UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons highlights "Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking", with data suggesting one in three victims globally is a child.

July 29, 2024
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