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Wonsehlea Teah
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Political Science
October 14, 2019
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Introduction
Human trafficking has been an issue of serious concerns for the states in present century. Irrespective of the life threats attached to this menace, the traffickers put others' lives in danger. For its swift and multifaceted nature, it has become difficult to locate those who are involved in such activities. Although the states and some non-governmental organizations have been working to eliminate human trafficking, considering the different nature of efforts, a concrete output is yet to be achieved ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"NWwXsbvb","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Kamler)","plainCitation":"(Kamler)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":693,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/7CMMJQ2A"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/7CMMJQ2A"],"itemData":{"id":693,"type":"article-journal","title":"Negotiating narratives of human trafficking: NGOs, communication and the power of culture","container-title":"Journal of Intercultural Communication Research","page":"73–90","volume":"42","issue":"1","source":"Google Scholar","title-short":"Negotiating narratives of human trafficking","author":[{"family":"Kamler","given":"Erin Michelle"}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2013"]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Kamler). Statistics suggest that human trafficking remains one of the top issues which have garnered concern worldwide. The alarming situation relating to trafficking invites the collaborative approach of governmental and non- governmental organizations.
Summary
The statistics of Economic Crime and Cooperation Division suggest that non- governmental organizations which work with local communities remains the efficient tools to curb human trafficking ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"fklO1rTu","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(\\uc0\\u8220{}International Organization for Migration\\uc0\\u8221{})","plainCitation":"(“International Organization for Migration”)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":682,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/5LRD2KDJ"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/5LRD2KDJ"],"itemData":{"id":682,"type":"webpage","title":"International Organization for Migration","container-title":"International Organization for Migration","abstract":"Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.","URL":"https://www.iom.int/","language":"en","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",10,15]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (“International Organization for Migration”). The latest statistics released by the organization suggest that reforms aimed at conforming to the domestic status of individual states appear more substantial, compared to if states adopt separate measures. Such facts suggest that non- governmental organizations remain supportive in taking measures against human trafficking ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"62I9yiwu","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Greenhouse)","plainCitation":"(Greenhouse)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":690,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/J9W99Z7N"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/J9W99Z7N"],"itemData":{"id":690,"type":"article-newspaper","title":"In Florida Tomato Fields, a Penny Buys Progress","container-title":"The New York Times","section":"Business","source":"NYTimes.com","abstract":"A group of dedicated farmworkers enlisted companies like McDonald’s, Walmart and Yum Brands to press tomato growers for better conditions.","URL":"https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/25/business/in-florida-tomato-fields-a-penny-buys-progress.html","ISSN":"0362-4331","language":"en-US","author":[{"family":"Greenhouse","given":"Steven"}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2014",4,24]]},"accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",10,15]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Greenhouse). This has been a fact that victims of human trafficking face sewer circumstances and the state governments pay narrow attention towards dealing with them. There exist instances which suggest that non- governmental organizations remained helpful when it comes to working with the victims of human trafficking ADDIN ZOTERO_TEMP (Coalition of Immokalee Workers).
Combating human trafficking invites larger attention. Many states which face such threats do not have the resources to efficiently combat the threat of human trafficking. Owing to the extensive efforts required to combat human traffickers, the states facing such circumstances must collaborate with the non-governmental organizations ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"PukE3Fqf","properties":{"formattedCitation":"({\\i{}Coalition of Immokalee Workers})","plainCitation":"(Coalition of Immokalee Workers)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":687,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/FWH8QV8L"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/FWH8QV8L"],"itemData":{"id":687,"type":"webpage","title":"Coalition of Immokalee Workers","URL":"http://ciw-online.org/","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",10,15]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Coalition of Immokalee Workers). Sharing of data and the application of resources in an efficient manner remains important when it comes to adopting a collaborative approach to combat human trafficking. There are other ways non-governmental organizations and governments can work together. For example, if the governments adopt regional approaches after building the capacity of non- governmental organizations, it can serve the purpose of combating trafficking on a larger level. Polaris Project ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"JjJyGS42","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(\\uc0\\u8220{}Polaris\\uc0\\u8221{})","plainCitation":"(“Polaris”)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":689,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/939JX5QF"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/939JX5QF"],"itemData":{"id":689,"type":"webpage","title":"Polaris","container-title":"Polaris","abstract":"Founded in 2002, Polaris is named for the North Star, which people held in slavery in the United States used as a guide to navigate their way toward freedom. Today we are filling in the roadmap for that journey and lighting the path ahead.","URL":"https://polarisproject.org/node","language":"en","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",10,15]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (“Polaris”) and Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network (GAIN) is an example of such efforts ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"ftHVmPSk","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(RolandoRodriguez)","plainCitation":"(RolandoRodriguez)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":688,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/8GCTH3XD"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/8GCTH3XD"],"itemData":{"id":688,"type":"post-weblog","title":"Home","container-title":"GAIN","abstract":"GEORGIA ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION NETWORK\n\nOUR MISSION \nGAIN’s mission is to provide free immigration legal services to victims of crime and persecution. Our vision is safety, freedom and opportunity for all. LEARN MORE","URL":"https://georgiaasylum.org/","language":"en-US","author":[{"family":"RolandoRodriguez","given":""}],"accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",10,15]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (RolandoRodriguez).
La Strada International Association is the finest example of how an NGO should adopt strategies to combat human trafficking ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"y4C7iTlY","properties":{"formattedCitation":"({\\i{}La Strada International | European Network against Trafficking in Human Beings})","plainCitation":"(La Strada International | European Network against Trafficking in Human Beings)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":684,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/RNSDE2C6"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/RNSDE2C6"],"itemData":{"id":684,"type":"webpage","title":"La Strada International | European network against trafficking in human beings","URL":"http://lastradainternational.org/","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",10,15]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (La Strada International | European Network against Trafficking in Human Beings). The operational mechanism of NGO stretches from domestic infrastructure to national level and then expanding to the regional level. If I had to start an NGO, I would prefer developing an infrastructure adopted by the La Strada Association. Such NGOs remain helpful in combating inter-regional and intraregional trafficking. Along with working on their own resources, La Strada has collaborated with regional governments to take anti-trafficking measures various times.
Conclusion
Human trafficking remains one of the serious issues of the present world. Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery and those who remain involved in these activities create a risky environment for others too. At present, human trafficking is getting the attention of masses, for many negative aspects attached to it. There are different and multiple actors who are involved in such activities. People from less developed states are victims of this, for the reason that their own states have least resources to combat such menaces ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"qtUCoXdR","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(\\uc0\\u8220{}Welcome to the Economic Crime and Cooperation Division\\uc0\\u8221{})","plainCitation":"(“Welcome to the Economic Crime and Cooperation Division”)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":681,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/ZT799BAH"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/s8f0QVnP/items/ZT799BAH"],"itemData":{"id":681,"type":"webpage","title":"Welcome to the Economic Crime and Cooperation Division","container-title":"Action against economic crime <br />and corruption","abstract":"Council of Europe cooperation on good governance, corruption, ethics, conflict of interests, money laundering, asset recovery, terrorist financing, organised crime and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.","URL":"https://www.coe.int/en/web/corruption/home","language":"en-GB","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",10,15]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (“Welcome to the Economic Crime and Cooperation Division”). The magnanimity and alertness attached to human trafficking call for a cooperative approach to limit its expansion. Although there are many organizations working to curb this jeopardy, it requires state attention for total elimination. Lastly, the equitable distribution of resources and the capacity building of smaller states is the only lasting thing that can serve this purpose.
Works Cited:
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“Welcome to the Economic Crime and Cooperation Division.” Action against Economic Crime <br />and Corruption, https://www.coe.int/en/web/corruption/home. Accessed 15 Oct. 2019.
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