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Topic: Human Trafficking
Mona Rose Nia Perez Santos
In Philippines, on 2012, the DSWD listed 1,376 victims of human trafficking
nationwide and 645 more victims in early 2013. However, the true number of
victims in the Philippines is likely much more. Many crimes go unreported because
of victims lack information on human trafficking, crimes are concealed by victims
and violators, sadly, families of victims accept the situation as normal. Between
year 2005 and 2013, there have only been 110 convictions for human trafficking
related crimes in the Philippines.
There are four forms of human-trafficking significant in the country. The two
major forms are SEX TRAFFICKING and FORCED-LABORING for industrial and
agricultural field. The other two is the DEBT BONDAGE and FORCED BEGGING. These
forms of human-trafficking in Philippines mostly happen because of poverty, lack of
economic development, unemployment, gender inequality, lack of education, and
sex tourism.
The Philippines has certain areas where human-trafficking happens mostly.
The countrys areas with highest number of human trafficking cases are MANILA,
CEBU, ANGELES CITY, and CITIES OF MINDANAO.
TAKE PART
Human-trafficking is an issue that has remained as hidden as the victims,
as unlikely a mouse wandering around your house without you knowing. At least
rats or mice are universally known and being despised. Likely cannot be said in the
issue of human-trafficking. Its ugly scheming and unaware victims are as mysterious
to us as the darkest recesses of the moon.
The harsh reality is almost mind-numbing. Human trafficking may in fact be
the fastest-growing criminal industry in the world. But how can we stop this great
dark scheme? We have to somehow hone our senses to find the people who are
crying for help, and even those who are not, for though their screams are silent,
their fears are real and there are some no sweating steps we can do; STAY
INFORMED, GET INVOLVED, HELP TO SPREAD THE WORLD (dont be a bum not to
share it on your facebook or twitter), and BE AWARE of the people in your
surroundingsif you keep your eyes and your heart open, you may be the link to
someone's freedom.
Human trafficking is utterly disgusting. It should have already spurred
demonstrations in the streets, and a resolve to rid the world of this repugnant
crime. Until that happens, I hope youll join me in keeping an open mind and clear
view so that victims might recognize in us a gentle heart and a helping hand. And
someday, well all look back and say remember when . . .
Source:
Dev-Com
Topic: Human Trafficking
Mona Rose Nia Perez Santos
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