The U.S. Department of State’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report provides an in‐depth, global analysis of current human trafficking trends and country profiles. It highlights several key trends and issues in combating human trafficking:
- Impact of Digital Technology: The report examines how technology can both facilitate trafficking and serve as a tool to combat it. Traffickers exploit online platforms for recruitment and control, while anti-trafficking stakeholders leverage digital tools for prevention, victim protection, and prosecution efforts.
- Empowering Workers to Prevent Forced Labor: Emphasizing strategic partnerships with workers, the report highlights worker-led approaches to advancing labor rights and standards as effective measures against forced labor.
- Balancing Criminal Justice Priorities: The report discusses frameworks for balancing prosecution, prevention, and victim protection priorities within criminal justice systems to enhance anti-trafficking responses.
- Intersection of Forced Marriage and Human Trafficking: The report explores how forced marriage can intersect with human trafficking, highlighting the need for integrated approaches to address these overlapping issues.
- Human Trafficking and Persons with Disabilities: The report underscores the importance of including persons with disabilities in anti-trafficking efforts, advocating for their empowerment and protection.
The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report underscores a global commitment to eradicating human trafficking while highlighting the evolving tactics of traffickers. By shining a light on both progress and persistent challenges, the report serves as an essential resource for stakeholders worldwide. As we continue to support and promote freedom and human rights, these insights guide us toward more effective, survivor-centered responses in the fight against trafficking.