UN report: Human trafficking up 25% since 2019, with sharp rises in forced labor and child trafficking.

The UN reports a 25% increase in human trafficking cases in 2022 compared to 2019, citing conflicts, climate disasters, and global crises as key factors. The report highlights a 47% rise in forced labor cases and a 31% increase in child trafficking. Women and girls, primarily subjected to sexual exploitation, account for 61% of victims, while children make up 38% of detected cases. Sub-Saharan Africa saw the most significant increase in trafficking cases.

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