The Exploitation Of Ukrainian Refugees
Refugees, such as those currently facing displacement within Ukraine, are statistically more likely to fall victim to human trafficking and other human rights violations, such as forced labor. For example, a 2021 report from the United Nations stated that migrants account for more than half of trafficked persons in the world . Displaced groups are some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Their desire for their family’s safety often overrides their instincts to protect themselves. For example, they may be looking for a safe passage out of their home country or work through which they can provide for their family – and traffickers can exploit this by offering them work or transportation only to hold this against them later. For example, “ many persons fleeing conflict are also compelled to move irregularly to seek protection. For this, they resort to the services of smugglers . ” What may additionally seem like a safe passage out of the country,...