Slavery and Human Trafficking Imagine being kidnapped and locked in a stranger's basement for months, even years, with no way to escape. Imagine being forced to do hard labor day after day without any pay. These types of inhumane acts happen all over the world today. Every day many men, women and children are victims of slavery and human trafficking. Slavery and human trafficking are a global problem that affects many lives. He earns approximately $32 billion per year (Kiener 1). Approximately 27 million people worldwide are held in some form of slavery (Masci 1). Slavery and human trafficking are a huge problem that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Human trafficking and human trafficking are the trafficking of human beings, mainly for purposes such as sexual slavery, forced labor or forced marriage. Slavery ended after President Lincoln abolished it after the Civil War, although it still exists today. Human trafficking and slavery occur all over the world. Some of the worst places are Nigeria, Pakistan, China and India. The reason is that these places have high crime rates and high debt rates. (Hume 1). Most of the victims are women and children, but men are also in danger. Human trafficking and slavery are serious problems today and ruin the lives of many people. Many victims do not expect their abduction. Kidnappers usually look for people hoping for a better life, the unemployed and people with unstable lives or a history of abuse. Most are relatives or people they already know, such as uncles, parents or workmates. Criminals can also be unknown people. The Toronto Star says many families in Africa and Asia are often tricked into sending their children to work to pay off their debts. Children... middle of paper... need. If you see something suspicious it is better to investigate than do nothing. Finally, it is important to raise awareness among victims and allow them to tell their stories. We should be able to learn from the mistakes of our world. Slavery and human trafficking can affect anyone and it is important to try to stop them. Today there are organizations that help heal those who are victims of slavery and human trafficking and also organizations that work to end it. An organization that exists today is not for sale. They work to provide safety and stability services to survivors, while addressing the root causes of exploitation. They also offer job opportunities to those with economic difficulties. (We Are Not for Sale – Not for Sale: Ending Human Trafficking and Slavery 1). Many other organizations raise funds and awareness for those who have been affected.