Survivors of Human Trafficking

Survivors of human trafficking tell their personal stories.
Victims of trafficking say their rights should be placed at the centre of actions to prevent human trafficking.
They were speaking at an event of the UN Human Rights Council's 14th session, titled: "Giving Voice to the Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking."

[@JesusGirl10100]

I am stunned. Awareness needs to be raised. I cannot comprehend how big of a problem this is and growing. My heart is broken.

[@orlandocriminalteam]

Hearing these stories reminds me that there are so many who are victims of human trafficking. It's even more sad that their stories will likely be unheard as their ordeals are ongoing.

[@dominamortis8045]

How can anyone say this isn't the worst form of exploitation? These men can do anything they desire to these girls over and over again...put yourself in their shoes and imagine it ...yea pretty bad

[@eepidoodle]

following a stranger is not a factor. many are kidnapped, sold by family, offered false employment and therefore hope to have a good future.

[@IaraFinkFoschino]

you are right when you say the big corporations has 0 interest to stop this..what is is made of the big corporations? Slavery..the salary that the workers makes for corporations is not even close to the amount of $ that the big head quarters keep it.The majority of us are a slave if we think ..ob this case, the human factor is devastating , the way this modern slavery is spreading is outrageous . It is up for the public to contribute with campaigns and bring this subject often.

[@TheDeiiika]

this video opened my eyes!!! i can't belive it...im from slovenia and i always thought that this can't happened here but i guess it is happening in front of my eyes.....its soo scary because this could happened to anyone of us, and i will probably never walk alone in ljubljana again (sorry for bad english)

[@Antwanette0386]

This is such an important issue to focus on and to address. Society is so affected by human trafficking and we all can do something to help out. I thank God for the strengeth of these victmes/survivors to share their stories. As the video shows trafficking can affect all genders, ethnicity, etc. My prayers are to all so are affect. Stay encourage and strong...you can make it & gain happiness, joy and peace in life. Keep God first - St. Matthew 6:33, Philippians 4:13. God's love and blessings!!!

[@demonslayer1162]

Every man who pays for sex, u might be a part of this, u r responsible.

[@x1096]

Clara Liu no

[@crosturphobic]

stop human trafficking! i cannot even say any words to the victims. all i can say is i will keep petitioing and praying for you all. you're all so brave x

[@divineawareness1534]

In this HERE/NOW MOMENT/& ALL NOW MOMENTS; I Command & Decree: ALL innocent people - women children/& men, be given Divine Sovereign Respect and Freedom!!! And, those that don't agree with this command & decree, be held accountable to the fullest degree!!! And so it is; And so be it! And so it is; And so be it! And so it is; And so be it! IT IS DONE!!! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!! -Divine Nature

[@iveendelapena2623]

It’s really horrible what’s happening in the world. We should all teach the next generation how to protect one another as if their our own blood relative or else there will be more and more victims. There is nothing hidden that will not be known. We will all stand at the judgment seat one day and give an account of our lives to the eternal judge.

[@Britt62892]

This is just heartbreaking, this shouldnt happen to anyone. . im glad they were able to escape

[@weewhitedug5082]

The story of Kathryn Bolkovac brought me here.

[@lissiebenedic]

its heartbreaking ....what can we do to help?

[@andy31793]

I also hope and pray that all foreign students who have come into this country as u documented will share their stories like these brave individuals. Please petition for these guilty institutes to be punished.

[@ha123usa]

!!! Vietnamese too and my Family still being waiting in Vietnam !!! 2016 !!!

[@aegystierone8505]

I hope the UN really do more than just post this F-ing video, they are known to talk more than action, at least NATO have the guts to fight...

[@lindabebe835]

excellent vid. people need to know.

[@ah2595]

just so everyone knows; the 'cell phones' some of these people are on in the background are translation headsets so they can understand what the speakers are saying. Not to fret, they aren't really being that disrespectful.

[@WerewolfOfTheWater]

You can't compare legalizing murder with legalizing prostitution, because murder is always a violation of someone's rights. With prostitution if a man or woman sells sexual services 100% willingly that's not violating someone's rights. Human trafficking would still be illegal. Legalizing prostitution would make victims of human trafficking, rape or abuse of any kind more likely come forward as they wouldn't need to fear prosecution themselves.

[@francheskavega7251]

These victims are brave,God bless them

[@MARCofFRANKFURT]

structural police problem in New York Minute 04:35 Kikka Cerpa, from Venezuela , told the harrowing story of how she was forced into prostitution in New York 18 years ago, by her former boyfriend. She told the Human Rights Council:“The other women and I were arrested over and over for prostitution. Never did the police or prosecutors ask us if we were trafficked. Never did they offer us help and protection.”

[@liisualiisu]

The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity. Just be "human" .. Too sad and disturbing to comment. But - it´s not even necessary, we should just listen and take action against it. Speak with your loved ones, get the knowledge out there!

[@PoizonGirl.]

The fact that this is lawfully created by design because these laws are literally not protecting us when we become Vulnerable and targeted.... Is making me so incredibly angry because this is literally the true reality in every single country basically, even here in usa or Europe. Probably mostly everywhere too. So how is that possible? Can somebody explain? Yes, I know money is a motivative factor that reveals the evil corruption humanity is capable of. But where is laws created to protect us? Us, when we are the most vulnerable?! Or are they just loopholes to make us potential victims? It's like the "protection" laws are just a storefront that is actually a criminal organization or whatever smh How can we make actual protective, bulletproof and enforceable laws that will change this and stop this problem???? I'm guessing we, the Regular people, should be able to create these laws and make them bullet proof and enforceable and fair. As, literally, this problem usually affects us normal folks. I guess the laws strength depends on your class too. There's simply something very very wrong in the root of society... I believe people are just really dumb and don't see the problem here. that this is clearly a power imbalance. power is created by money, which is literally dirty printed paper and its fuckinh spread unfairly. I hope that someday this will not be an issue anymore , that we finally grow up and change everything. And only then is when I am even gonna consider putting and baby in this hellish world. I literally couldn't live with myself if something happened to my baby, something I couldn't stop. But I would still feel like I should have been the one to stop it and probably live forever in misery... It makes me sad there is many parents or loved ones of trafficking victims or other injustice, who must feel that way infinitely 💜💛🙏 It was never your fault if you couldn't stop it. It's society, it is evilness outside of anyONES power. So we ALL have to do something together somehow.... 😐💛🙏💜

[@PoizonGirl.]

And nobody but actual Justice can protect us. Because these organizations wouldn't be needed or existent if we were actually protected by law. And,certainly...., and this is the most messed up thing ever....These organizations are not to be trusted as it even has come out what they are capable off. often they actually are not helping the good ones who actually need rescue and HELP. they are sometimes working for the evil and not for humanity.... certainly many times, I bet. The truth is we don't really know how deep the corruption is. All evil presents itself as goodness personified.... This is probably the saddest part about all this. You need to look up dynCorp...

[@Melatheory]

Up for multi dimensional point of view: What does it take to change / to stop this? any ideas????

[@Melatheory]

Thanks I'll check it out

[@kaylameeker98]

People are sick. I hate people.

[@ah2595]

Its a translation headphone. A lot of people in the UN need to use them because not everyone speaks every language spoken in discussion or presentation. So no worries, he was absolutely listening, just to the translated version.

[@robert50700]

How many of these investigators are getting kickbacks from the human trafficers. They say how horrible but get theirs pockets lined with cash from the slavers.

[@alc095]

that wasn't the UN I don't think.

[@12lilacbushes]

Why are there so many empty chairs?

[@IaraFinkFoschino]

exactly

[@NIKOLAOUDEMETRA]

It's shocking!!! I'm really proud of them.They have managed to ecape .Awareness should be promoted by teachers and parents.Unfortunately trafficking is an increasing social phenomenon and we should stop it.

[@ericarnerortoejam3077]

un are the traffickers

[@slayersangelripper83]

woke

[@aaronhelsby8214]

@@slayersangelripper83 it’s true

[@lucianpassion95]

the guy on his phone at the back seems like such a jerk!

[@ele7834]

ok thanks...I was about to say.....

[@MasterSergio2]

continued: They don't come forward because they are ashamed of what has happened to them, and it is too hard to talk about. Talking about traumatic events is not easy. Runr100's thinks that if prostitution was legal, people being forced to be prostitutes would stop. That is just ridiculous. And... I was really angry that he thinks Christians disrespect women, so my argument didn't come out as well as I had hoped.

[@shoeshoe9772]

this is really sad i the trafficers should justs leave people alone they should get police to track them down from people who have been victems

[@lephtic131]

We are in the 21st century ( who can still doubt it) and it is bitterly surprising to note that despite the multitude of testimonies that consider this kind of life as very unpleasant (I hope that no one doubts the veracity of this opinion) . However many are not yet able to express themselves in favor of correct and valid justice for all these victims. ( I hope that my english was understanding) :-)

[@uwon100]

solutions educate ppl ver very strict law and punishment should be there ... best would b death penalty to such crimnals who destroys other life. prostitution should be stopped.

[@SaelPalani]

Yeah, yeah.

[@runr100]

@MasterSergio2 You say you have been taught to respect women. Excellent. What have you done in practice? Ever pressured a woman who said "no?" Ever plied a woman with alcohol? The rate of teenage pregnancy is shockingly high-among Christians. Those who pressure women at fraternity parties were raised Christian. I know that you were taught never to disrespect a woman, but in practice the "forbidden fruit" seems to be too much of a draw for most Christian men. The same is not true in Europ

[@LynnMVD]

Those with powers are supporting it. It would be over by now if they aren't.

[@GGantuatu]

Unfortunately (Crimes of Aggression) have been a reality for centuries right up to this very day in various forms. Not only are individuals rights completely disregarded but a concept that these are potential comodity. It seems that once freed from their perpetrators these individuals are now considered Mental Health left to piece their lives back together themselves unless finding supportive agency. Postponing accountbility internationally only lowers the worth of young citizenry worldwide.

[@pauloeomaira12]

lindo boy and very special son.

[@69iambecomedeath89]

And it's always obvious, it's taken down and reported.

[@bornfedslaughter]

I wish we wouldn't get locked up if we all went Vigilante!

[@YAYFUL1]

sex trafficking is not the worst form of exploitation, harvesting children's organs and the child ends up dead. the church when i was in care killed two children, who had been exploited in the sex trade, with pin-down because they like me complained of sexual exploitation by the UK churches and state apparatus/citizens. pin-down is gagging with psychiatric meds. exploitation or gagging that could result in death and surviving that is something to talk about.

[@uwldluvme21]

@mwright1thing Face him... stand up straight look him in the eyes and show him HE DID NOT WIN! even if he doesnt get alot of jail time or none at all he will burn in hell and that something he can never escape. You standing up and facing him will show him u are not as weak as he thought and u will go on and live your life. Best of luck to u and whatever decision u make :)

[@nikkiknights5458]

as long as we have men in power running countries , not to say all men approve of these atrocities, these things will continue to b a problem. sorry to say but they have done next to nothing about it and its been going on for decades...until things changes in our countries...why comment ???

[@bigdawg1329]

well can you please tell me how to avvod this shit?

[@aaronhelsby8214]

The un covered it up for years

[@Nicollie1062]

@hillysee Another good one is "Sex Traffic"... very intense and sad.

[@andy31793]

One day I hope the foreign students in the University System which were expelled recently, sent back to their countries, will speak out after realizing they have been victims of trafficking also.

[@user-ci7we9of6p]

thats got the british name on it

[@SarahWayneOffical]

Trust noone

[@SlayerofFiction]

They never do, that is a huge problem and needs to be corrected, it goes along with the mindless drolls who have a badge, but do not care.

[@uwon100]

need some amendments in Law man who demands sex also be punished same as crimnal

[@69iambecomedeath89]

Incorrect. All it takes is ONE supervisors lie, use common sense next time.

[@SarahWayneOffical]

It's.really wrong to do this

[@mauriceupton1474]

UNITED criminal NETWORK....

[@slayersangelripper83]

fuckin ironic ain't it?

[@elhae2]

:'(

[@MasterSergio2]

I was saying that legalizing something.. doesn't make a completely different problem go away. There is murder in human trafficking as well as prostitution. Legalising prostitution won't stop human trafficking the same as legalising murder wont stop human trafficking. That is why I made the comparison. And why would they fear prosecution if they are 'victims' and not 'willing participants?' Who has been prosecuted for being a victim of rape or abuse? That is not why they don't come forward.

[@rosalbaguzman2796]

Can you please help me against human traffickers coyotes cartels zetas cartels the most danger and blacks .... Please help me and my kids are life or dead I don't know I was sold by my family members political families figures or husband side ...

[@69iambecomedeath89]

Yeah, no. Plenty of porn actors are not forced into it, if you can confirm it, watch it. If not, don't.

[@YouHaveATinyPenis]

United Nations know about human trafficking because it isn't a secret. Also, it wouldn't surprise me if someone from the UN's is infact an accomplice but labeling all of them is kinda out if line. Conspiracy theorist need MedOcineeeeee (medicine)

[@69iambecomedeath89]

Dur, Dur. You'd be an idiot not to be able to spot it.

[@SlayerofFiction]

Obviously you have never been to a third world country, do yourself a favor and take a trip, While I agree we will regress, we have a long, long ways to go until we are truly starving and struggling to afford pencils for our children in school.

[@SaelPalani]

FAIL

[@bigdawg1329]

if u wanna avoode these stufff GET A GUARD DOG SHOTGUN AT UR HOUSE AND GIVE POOCKET KNIFE TO EVERYONE IN UR HOUSE AND DONT FOLLOW A STRANGER

[@MasterSergio2]

That would solve nothing. Don't be naive. Why would someone pay a prostitute, when they can have a slave for free. Do you think legalising murder will make people stop killing each other? Lets just legalise everything, then nothing would be wrong. Also... I am sorry.. I have been a Christian my whole life, and have never been taught to disrespect a woman. Quite the opposite. Where did you learn such rubbish?

[@dominamortis8045]

How can anyone say this isn't the worst form of exploitation? These men can do anything they desire to these girls over and over again...put yourself in their shoes and imagine it ...yea pretty bad