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What is Pakistan doing to stop human trafficking?
In 2018, Pakistan passed the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act (PTPA). The PTPA calls for prison sentences ranging from 2 to 10 years for labor and sex trafficking violations, as well as fines of up to $6,460. Prison terms are steepest when the victim is a child.
How can trafficking be stopped?
Work with a local religious community or congregation to help stop trafficking by supporting a victim service provider or spreading awareness of human trafficking. With assistance from anti-trafficking organizations, extend low-cost or free services to human trafficking victims.
Is human trafficking a problem in Pakistan?
Pakistan is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to trafficking in persons, specifically forced labour and prostitution. Estimates of bonded labour victims, including men, women, and children, vary widely, but are likely well over one million.
What countries have human trafficking?
The 10 Worst Countries for Human Trafficking
- Belarus. Belarusian trafficking victims mostly remain in Belarus or Russia.
- Central African Republic (CAR) Most human trafficking victims in the Central African Republic (CAR) are citizens exploited within the country.
- China.
- Eritrea.
- Iran.
- North Korea.
- Russia.
- Sudan.
How many people are in human trafficking in Pakistan?
Provincial police reported identifying 32,022 trafficking victims in 2020, a significant increase from 19,954 in 2019. The government did not report what accounted for the large increase. This included 15,255 women, 9,581 men, 6,937 children, and 249 transgender victims.
How many people are trafficked in Pakistan?
Provincial police reported identifying 19,954 trafficking victims in 2019, compared with 19,723 in 2018. This included 15,802 female victims and at least 760 bonded labor victims identified in Sindh and Punjab.