Myla is a survivor of sexual slavery and human trafficking. She was drugged, sexually abused, and denied food for days.
Eventually, she managed to escape human trafficking and was forced to spend months on the streets and in jail in Malaysia. Fortunately, she found a way to return home to her family in the United States, where she is now pursuing a degree in business administration. The Live Your Dream Awards, presented by CARES, have given Myla the opportunity to pursue her education.
Sex trafficking
In the U.S., between 14,000 and 17,000 people are trafficked every year. These victims are forced to work without pay or receive any form of compensation. The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) has been at the forefront of combating this scourge. The organisation provides information and resources to victims and survivors, as well as prevention and response strategies. The following is a list of recommended resources.
Human trafficking is often committed by individuals who are not necessarily in the same country as the victim. The trafficker may be a U.S. citizen, a foreign national, a family member, or an acquaintance. Sometimes, they may be part of a larger criminal organization. Many people assume that all traffickers are male. However, women have also been implicated in this crime, and some of these female traffickers are pimps, gang members, or business owners.
Sex tourism
Globalization is one of the driving factors behind sex tourism. This industry has spawned new business opportunities and has become easier and more covert than ever. As a result, human trafficking and sexual tourism have increased in popularity. The exploitation of vulnerable individuals has also increased, particularly among girls and women, and it affects many parts of the world. To understand why sex tourism and human trafficking are on the rise in developing countries, it helps to understand the causes of such practices.
Human trafficking is a form of exploitation in which people are recruited and groomed for sex. The trafficked people are usually entrapped with threats, force, and promises for sexual relations. These exploitations are often illegal. There are numerous laws to protect vulnerable individuals from sexual tourism, but successful prosecutions are challenging to bring about. Many sex tour operators use deceptive advertising to hide their activities.
Customary prostitution
There are different levels of illegality of prostitution around the world. In some countries, such as the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Greece, prostitution is legal, but some forms are illegal. These forms of prostitution are usually illegal for both the prostitutes and the clients. The legality of these acts varies widely, but they are all still against international law. In some countries, prostitution of minors is also illegal.
Although prostitution is widely recognized as a form of sexual slavery, the practice of prostitution in a particular country is often a very different beast. Depending on the country, prostitution differs enormously in power relations and social organization. In some countries, there is a hierarchy between male and female prostitutes, with independent adult prostitutes exercising significant control over their work and receiving high income. In other countries, base prostitutes are paid little or no money and have no control over their prostitution.
Forced labor
This Special Issue on forced labor in sexual slavery examines the issue from different perspectives and geographical contexts. It explores various concerns and policy responses, and focuses on issues of corporate regulation, trade union policies, and civil society actions. This comprehensive approach tends to lose focus and cause further discussion. It also highlights the potential for increased awareness of this issue and calls for global action. But, despite its comprehensive scope, the volume does not address the key issues.
Forcible labor is defined as any work performed against one’s will, often without payment or the option of escape. This practice occurs in many countries, including the U.S., as well as overseas. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), 24.9 million people worldwide were enslaved at some point in their lives. Many victims are limited by language barriers, are unable to leave the premises to seek help, or are restricted by their employers’ movements.