Dangers Of Human Trafficking

1. Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery and is a serious crime and violation of human rights. Thousands of men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers. This can be in their own countries or abroad. Almost every country in the world is affected by trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit or destination for victims. Human Trafficking is the illegal practice of taking people for the purpose of prostitution, forced labour or other exploitation forms.

2. Countries rely on migrant labour workers to fill up low-paying, dangerous and poorly regulated jobs that locals refuse to do.

3. Labour exploitation is often and element of human trafficking. People who have been trafficked for labour exploitation are

Internet safety tips:

Never put all your personal information on social media. It may come across that the specific site is ‘private’, but there are always people who are able to hack into your account and see your personal information.

Do not put revealing photos on social media, for example, photos of yourself with few clothing items on.

Online dating sites are not very safe either. People often tend to get very comfortable with people on these sites. The person that you may be talking to, is often not who they say they are. You might plan to meet up after a while and this might not end well.

Do not go onto websites that do not seem safe. Many times websites have viruses on that can get into you’re your computer. These viruses could be tracking devices. It could help if you make sure that you have a proper antivirus program loaded onto your computer.

Never share your passwords with anyone, not even close friends.

2. CYBER BULLYING: Cyber bullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. These devices could include cell phones, computers, tablets as well as social media sites, text messages and

However, many of us are unaware that we are often posting information that we would probably never have given away in real life.

Lack of socialisation

Many of our thousands of friends on our social network sites are really not the friends we have in real life. The time we spend on the internet takes away the time we would actually have spent socialising and meeting 'real' people in a 'real environment'.

Negative effects on health

Researches have found that an excessive amout of social networking has affected behaviour such as depression, drug abuse and isolation among teenagers. In extreme cases, the negative effect can even extend to suicide.

Isolation

Online ‘interaction’ with our ‘friends’ on social networks are the cause that we less and less time outdoors and with other human beings. The lack of physical contact with our with other people can result in many symptoms including depression, somatic symptoms, and anxiety.

Accidental leakage of confidential information

Many mistakes happen when confidential information is released online - and once it's out there, it cannot be taken back.

Identity theft

With personal information so easily available it can also be easily stolen.

Stalking and