Office of the National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons - ONRTIP

Not every victim is deceived about the job — many are deceived about the conditions. Hidden fees, exploitation, and control are warning signs of human trafficking. Stay alert. Stay informed.

Not every job offer is what it seems. Traffickers often lure victims with promises of work, food, and shelter—only to exploit them for little or no pay under inhumane conditions. Stay alert. Beware of fake news and false promises.

From April–December 2023, 13 victims of human trafficking were identified — 7 were children. These numbers highlight a serious reality that demands awareness, vigilance, and action.

This snapshot is a painful reminder of who is most at risk. From January to December 2024, 10 victims of human trafficking were identified — all were children.

📊 Human Trafficking Snapshot (Jan–June 2025):
4 victims identified—and every single one was a child.
Children remain the most vulnerable. Awareness is not optional; action is necessary.
🛑 Protect our children. Speak up. Stay alert.

Hidden lives. Heard truths. One act of awareness can change everything. Human trafficking thrives in silence — but vigilance can save lives.

Human trafficking is real—and it’s happening around us.
Mrs. Diahann Godon-Harrison, Children’s Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking, delivers a powerful and eye-opening presentation at the 22nd Annual George Liele Lecture (October 12, 2025, Mamby Park Baptist Church). From hard-hitting statistics to the lived realities of adult and child victims, this lecture is a call to awareness, advocacy, and action.

🎥 Watch the full presentation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/11oCzbTb-oE?si=LlEADxgoQKRVGOdW

22nd Annual George Liele Lecture Mrs. Diahann Godon-Harrison, Children's Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking offered a powerful exploration of the realities of Human Trafficking ...

Every runaway child is someone’s child.
Within 48 hours, many are approached by predators seeking to exploit their vulnerability. Let’s work together to keep our youth safe and stop traffickers in their tracks.

Online spaces aren’t always safe. Traffickers are now using gaming platforms to target and groom minors, building trust before manipulating or extorting them. Stay alert, protect young gamers, and report suspicious behavior.

Victims turned controllers – when trafficking forces former sufferers into control, blurring the line between victim and perpetrator. 💔

Understanding the intersectional risks of human trafficking. Persons with disabilities are especially vulnerable—traffickers often exploit their dependency. Knowledge is power—let’s protect and support every individual. 💙📢

Gender-based violence often leaves victims vulnerable to trafficking. Many who are exploited were first abused or groomed long before their trafficking ordeal began. Together, we can break the cycle — protect, support, and empower survivors.