What Can You Do?

There are about 27 million people enslaved around the world. Trafficking brings in about $30 million dollars annually around the world.

If you live in the Philippines and suspects someone of trafficking, please call one of the hot lines below.

Commission of Human Rights
63(0) 2-928-7240

Dept Of Foreign Affairs
63(0)2-561-8321

For any other countries just leave a comment and I will send you the hot line number.

T- Nonimmigrant Visa

If you are a victim of human trafficking, there is a Visa you can apply for to enter the U.S. It is known as the T-visa. This Visa offers protection to victims of severe cases of trafficking. You will need to file form I-914 and you will also be permitted to file an Employment form I-765. The victim will also be allowed to stay in the U.S. to assist the Federal authorities in the prosecution of the trafficker. You may get more information on this program by going to the USCIS web site.

The United States

The U.S. is a country of transit and destination. Between 14,000 and 17,000 people most of them women and children are trafficked to our shores each year. This problem has gotten so bad that Congress passed the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. This Bill protects victims from: Forced Labor, Domestic Service, Sweatshops and Sexual Exploitation. I don't think most Americans are even aware of this problem. But yes, in the land of milk and honey these unthinkable acts are going on even as you read this. So if you suspect or see Human Trafficking please call 1-888-3737-888, this is the Angel Coalition hot line in America for reporting Trafficking.

South Africa/ Sex Trade

The child sex trade business is a growing problem in South Africa. The city of Cape Town seems to be one of the centers for this crime. Children as young as eight years old are sold for a small pot of food that will feed the rest of the family. Yes, believe it or not they are sold by there own parents! Many children are abducted from there homes or again sold by their parents. Many school girls trapped by the situation because they have been abandoned by their family and have no way to support themselves. Many are beaten into submission.

If you have any information on missing children in South Africa please call this number 072-6477-464, let us help to stamp out this problem!

The Vietnam Nightmare

Thousands of Vietnamese women are kidnapped and taken to the China border to Cambodia and are sold to brothels. The going price a few years ago was $450-$550 for a young girl age 16 or younger. It is estimated that out of 53000 prostitutes 1/3 of them are under 18.

Hundreds of women and children are sold each year to Europe,China,Cambodia and Macau. These poor women are led to believe they are going to a good job in another country. Many are just kidnapped and others thought they are going to be in an arranged marriage. In 2006, one million children were exploited in the global sex trade. The source for these numbers is from the U.S. State Dept.

The Demand for younger victims are worldwide and there is no shortage of buyers. For more information you may contact the Coalition Against Trafficking In Women.

Preview Coming Soon

In the next few days we will have more on Human Trafficking issues. I have my readings about Vietnam,Philippines and South Africa. What does Human Traffickers look for in a person?

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a very beautiful city. They have the Great Buddha and the Peak of a spectacular view. But there is also a dark side to this great city. In Hong Kong, you human trafficking is rampant, as there is no law prohibiting it. There are some city ordinance that give the police power to take some action. Hong Kong is a place for Human Traffickers and also a transit point for them to move there human cargo for sexual exploitation. Most of these poor people are from China and Southeast Asia. In all fairness, many Prostitutes come to Hong Kong willingly beyond their knowledge. The ones that don't are enticed by telling them they will be going to jobs as receptionist or entertainers. Now, you are asking yourself how could someone fall for this line? Well, if you are living in conditions that are very primitive, you have little education and no skills. A Human Trafficker comes and will give them an airline ticket and free hotel in Hong Kong. A way out of poverty of life. Most of these people are naive and desperate and they agree. They have just sign up to be a sex slave with out knowing it. They are promised a work permit when they arrived in Hong Kong. How about Human Trafficking of women and children in Vietnam? That will be my next topic.

Human Trafficking

When you think of Human Traffickers, places like Hong-Kong,Indonesia,and different places in Asia come to your mind. But do you know what is one of the top destination in the world for Traffickers? Well, believe it or not according to the news it is California. Why, you might ask yourself? One of the main reason is the location that is so close to the Mexican border and is easy access to the U.S. Another reason is that there are so many migrant workers coming and going in and out unnoticed. How dose a person end up a victim of this? You may ask this kind of question. One is that they were kidnapped; another is they promised them a good job here in the U.S, or promise a Green Card. Remember, most of these poor people do not speak or write English and do not have a formal education. They are just looking for a better life for themselves for their family. These are reality that we need scrutinized. Fight against this dark under world of slave trade. In the days to come we will go deeper in this sick world. Have a nice life.

Human Traffickers

On Monday, I will began to give a series of commentary on Human Trafficking problem in the US, Africa and Asia. I was reading the news about it and I am so sad about these things happening around in the world. Visit my blog next time.This issue is really alarming and shocking. I hope, everyone of us would take care of each other. Let us build a better world.