It is a paradox that human trafficking is still a concern in the 21st century. According to the latest report by the Awareness Against Human Trafficking (HAART), the female gender seems to still be the most affected by human trafficking crimes. The crisis now becoming one of the key factors used as a bait to lure people into the entanglement of human trafficking. SEE ALSO: Saudi Arabian-backed consortium pulls out of Sh42 billion Newcastle takeoverCovid 19 Time Series“Many people have fallen victim to human trafficking in their quest to look for jobs and earn a living. The organization also revealed that poverty, is the main reason for human trafficking, with 87% of the victims trying to flee poverty.

Source: Standard Digital July 30, 2020 08:41 UTC