AL-IMAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JOS
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH/SOCIAL STUDIES
SEMESTER:
FIRST SEMESTER
YEAR:
2023/2024
CYCLE:
NCE 2
COURSE CODE:
EDU 211
COURSE TITLE:
TRAFFICKING
PRESENTATION ON:
IN FULL DETAILS, WHO ARE TRAFFICKERS AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
BY:
1. HAUWA KABEER ABUBAKAR
2. KHADIJA KABIR ABUBAKAR
3. MARYAM YA'U ABDULLAHI
4. AMINA SAEED ABDULLAHI
5. KHADIJA ISHAQ YAQUB
6. BASMA ALIYU ABDULLAHI
7. HAFSAT ALIYU ABDULLAHI
8. FATIMA AUWAL
9. ZAINAB SABITU
10. ASMA'U ABUBAKAR
11. SA'ADATU IDRIS ALHASSAN
WHO ARE HUMAN TRAFFICKERS
Human traffickers are individuals or organized criminal networks engaged in the
illegal trade of human beings for various exploitative purposes, such as forced
labor, sexual exploitation, or involuntary servitude. These perpetrators often prey
on vulnerable individuals, including women, children, and migrants, taking
advantage of their desperate circumstances. Traffickers use coercive tactics,
deception, and manipulation to control their victims and exploit them for financial
gain.
The motivations behind human trafficking are complex and multifaceted,
involving economic, social, and political factors. Poverty, lack of education, armed
conflicts, and political instability contribute to the vulnerability of potential
victims, making them targets for traffickers seeking to profit from their dire
situations. Traffickers may operate locally or internationally, taking advantage of
porous borders and weak law enforcement to carry out their criminal activities.
Efforts to combat human trafficking involve a combination of legislative measures,
law enforcement actions, and international cooperation. Governments, NGOs,
and advocacy groups work together to raise awareness, strengthen legal
frameworks, and provide support to victims. Despite these efforts, human
trafficking remains a pervasive and deeply troubling global issue that requires
ongoing attention and collaboration to address effectively.
VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
1. Forced Labor Victims:
One category of victims in human trafficking comprises those subjected to forced
labor. These individuals are often deceived or coerced into working under
exploitative conditions, where they have little to no control over their
employment. They may find themselves in industries such as agriculture,
construction, domestic work, or manufacturing. Forced labor victims are typically
made to work excessively long hours, often for little to no pay, and may endure
physical or psychological abuse. Many times, they are unable to leave their
exploitative situations due to threats, debt bondage, or fear of retaliation.
2. Sexual Exploitation Victims:
Another significant group of human trafficking victims are those subjected to
sexual exploitation. Traffickers exploit vulnerable individuals, predominantly
women and children, forcing them into prostitution, pornography, or other forms
of sexual slavery. Victims may be lured with false promises of employment,
education, or a better life, only to find themselves trapped in situations of
extreme abuse. These victims often face physical and emotional trauma, with
limited opportunities to escape due to fear, manipulation, and the control exerted
by traffickers.
3. Child Trafficking Victims:
Child trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or
receipt of children for exploitation. Children are particularly vulnerable due to
their age and dependency. They can be forced into various forms of labor, such as
domestic work, agriculture, or begging, or they may become victims of sexual
exploitation. Child trafficking is a grave violation of human rights, robbing children
of their innocence and subjecting them to harmful conditions that can have
lasting physical and psychological effects. Efforts to combat child trafficking often
focus on strengthening child protection laws, providing support services, and
raising awareness about the risks faced by vulnerable children.
4. Child Soldiers:
Some victims of human trafficking are forcibly recruited into armed groups and
used as child soldiers. These children, often abducted or coerced, are subjected to
rigorous military training and forced to participate in armed conflicts. They face
extreme violence, psychological trauma, and the loss of their childhood. The
perpetrators exploit their vulnerability, manipulating them into becoming
instruments of war. Efforts to address this issue involve international
organizations and governments working to rehabilitate and reintegrate these
child soldiers into society.
5. Organ Trafficking Victims:
Human trafficking also extends to the illegal trade of organs, where individuals are
coerced or deceived into giving up their organs for transplantation. This form of
trafficking preys on vulnerable individuals, often exploiting their poverty or
desperation. Victims may undergo surgery without proper medical care, consent,
or compensation. Organ trafficking is a severe violation of human rights, and
combating it requires international collaboration, improved organ donation
systems, and stringent measures to prevent the illicit trade of organs.
