The Root causes or the reasons why persons end up in a situation of human trafficking are divers. Poverty, conflict, inequality, the absence of viable employment opportunities or social support and discrimination are among the main reasons for people to seek opportunities abroad.

It is the exploitation of humans in order to force them to engage in commercial sex, labor, or other activities against their will. It relies on deception, force, and coercion, and degrades humans by depriving them of their freedom while economically or materially benefiting others.

acT: Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring and/or receipt of a person. means: It can include the threat or use of force, deception, abduction, the abuse of power or a position of vulnerability, or other forms of coercion.