A21 Releases 2023 Global and Regional Impact Reports on World Day Against Trafficking
2024年7月31日 - 5:11AM
In honor of World Day Against Trafficking, A21, a leading global
anti-human trafficking NGO, proudly releases its 2023 Global and
Regional Impact Reports, showcasing significant progress in the
fight against human trafficking and exploitation. This year's
achievements highlight the vital role partnerships play in
advancing the fight against human trafficking through implementing
proven strategies for prevention, intervention, aftercare services,
and access to justice.
A21's success in combating human trafficking is
powered by strong partnerships with governments, the private
sector, and NGOs across 20 countries. In 2023, A21 collaborated
with law enforcement, social welfare, education, labor, health
ministries, healthcare organizations, transportation companies,
schools, universities, businesses, and NGOs.
The 2023 Global Impact Report highlights A21's
achievements, including providing key support in the dismantling of
international sex trafficking syndicates in Greece, raising
awareness leading to the identification and extraction of child
victims of forced labor in India, and the self-disclosure of online
child sexual exploitation in the United States and Cambodia.
Additionally, A21 facilitated restorative foster care for exploited
children in Cambodia in partnership with other NGOs, and assisted
in securing numerous prosecutions of traffickers around the
world.
In recent years, A21 observed a new trend of
false job recruitment into online scamming centers, impacting over
60 survivors from seven countries in 2023 who were forced into
cybercrimes, including fraudulent investments and cryptocurrency
fraud. A21, alongside governments and NGOs, provided these
survivors with basic essentials, emergency accommodation, mental
health support, and access to A21 Life Programs, such as Job
Readiness, to aid their reintegration.
"We firmly believe that ending modern-day
slavery hinges on our capacity to collaborate across government
entities, industries and borders," said Mi Yung Park, Director of
Government Relations for A21. "The breadth and depth of our
partnerships are directly linked to the incredible progress we
continue to make as we fight this heinous crime together."
Regional Highlights
In addition to global achievements, A21 is
pleased to highlight significant milestones from specific regions
that saw a particularly impactful year in 2023:
Greece:
- A21’s 1109 Hotline supported four successful large-scale law
enforcement operations
- Over 70 trafficking victims recovered
- 41.7% increase in contacts to the hotline and a 104% rise in
new survivors entering A21’s Aftercare Program
- For the first time, a hotline tip from a concerned
citizen—along with assistance from A21 Spain—led to the dismantling
of an international trafficking syndicate and the recovery of 52
Latin American women
- Offered services to all 30 potential victims of a rare
trafficking and exploitation ring involving illegal egg trade and
surrogacy
United States:
- Supported 105 survivors through A21’s Aftercare Program
- Facilitated 14 domestic relocations
- Launched K-12 Human Trafficking Education Curriculum in
Florida, Michigan, and Texas, leading to the arrest of a
perpetrator after a teenager immediately self-reported online
sexual exploitation
- Introduced a Counter-Trafficking Toolkit for frontline
professionals most likely to encounter a potential victim in their
daily work, including law enforcement, transportation, healthcare
and hospitality services
Thailand:
- Assisted 39 survivors through A21’s Legal Assistance
Program
- Conducted a groundbreaking five-day forensic interview training
in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations and OAG
Human Trafficking Litigation Department to continue education for
26 local and national Thai professionals already engaged in child
protection
- Expanded the Child Advocacy Center with advanced forensic
interviewing technology, workspaces, and a counseling room,
resulting in increased case referrals and support for child
exploitation investigations
- Received the prestigious ‘Outstanding Agency in the Prevention
and Suppression of Human Trafficking Award’ from the Prime
Minister’s Office
Learn more about our programs and hotlines
across the USA, Bulgaria, Greece, Cambodia, Mexico, South Africa,
Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom at
A21.org/ImpactReport.
On World Day Against Trafficking, A21 calls upon
individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide to join the
fight against human trafficking. Prevention starts with
education—visit A21.org to learn more and make a difference.
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About A21:A21 is a global nonprofit
organization determined to eradicate human trafficking through
prevention, intervention, and aftercare. With programs currently
operating across over 20 countries worldwide, A21 is a global
anti-human trafficking organization dedicated to abolishing slavery
everywhere, forever. Through partnerships and the efforts of
supporters all over the globe, A21 believes slavery can be
prevented, victims can be identified and assisted, perpetrators can
be brought to justice, and millions of survivors can step into a
life of independence. A21.org
Interviews: Should you be interested in
speaking with an A21 representative about the global or regional
impact reports or the impact of current events on human
trafficking, please don’t hesitate to contact: lauren.w@a21.org
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Lauren Wittel-Henrie
A21
lauren.w@a21.org