Migration Trafficking: A form of migration and human rights violation

Migration CausesEffects

Human Trafficking recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs (Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons Article 3, paragraph a)

In short, Human Trafficking is… People are enslaved by violence and held against their will for purposes of exploitation Today’s Slave is: Forced to Work Owned or controlled Physically constrained of has restriction placed on their freedom of movement

Quick Facts

In 1850 a strong male sold for today's equivalent of $40,000 That same slave today averages $30-$300 Why?

What Types of Slavery Exist Today?

Bonded Labor Most common form Labor as a means of repayment of a loan Common countries: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Brazil, Caribbean

Forced Labor Forced to work under threat of violence usually by a political entity

Commercial Sexual Exploitation Prostitution Trafficking Pornography Often kidnapped, bought, and forced into entering the sex market

Early or Forced Marriage Married without choice Servitude Physical violence

Child Soldiers Kidnapped Forced to kill to survive

Why does Slavery exist?

Who is Vulnerable? Displaced Persons Those who lack education Those in Poverty Children Women

What keeps people enslaved? Fear Coercion Lack of Knowledge Language barriers Shame Drug Addiction

Slavery Map slaverymap.org

Exit Slip What is something new that you learned today that surprised you?

Activity How many slaves are working for you? 1.Go to slaveryfootprint.org 2.Follow the directions to input your information 3.Record your findings 4.How do you feel about your findings?

Lesson 2: In groups In your groups: Examine and read the contents in your folder Summarize findings Decide what to display on your one pager and create your display

One Pager Create a Title/Theme Meaningful Quote Visual Representation Path of Migration Important people: What is their importance Summary of findings A few important Facts

Lesson 3 Get in your groups and make the final touches on your One Pager poster to hang on the wall

Gallery Walk Walk around the room with your worksheet and fill out the questions for discussion

Discussion What are the similarities among the regions and their path of migrations/trafficking? Differences? What is the thing you find most shocking?

Philosophical chairs Line up along three edges of the classroom like a “U” Strongly Agree with statement Strongly Disagree with statement Agree, but…

Philosophical Chairs It is America’s responsibility to eliminate slavery throughout the world by any means necessary.

Assessment Write a one-two page response creating a meaningful plan of action that answers the following question: Choose one form of trafficking that you have learned about. Many people feel the United States is the “world police,” What should the United States do, if anything, to address the issue of human trafficking? If the united states should not be involved, who does the responsibility fall on and what should they do to solve the problem? Think about the following question: “There are times to read history, and there are times to make history…. future generations will look back and judge our choices and be inspired or disappointed.” How do you think future generations will judge us?