Human trade in Germany: 702 new cases and a call for help to politics

Veröffentlicht:

Von:

"Im neuen Datenbericht des KOK e.V. werden 702 Fälle von Menschenhandel in Deutschland dokumentiert. Dabei bleibt sexuelle Ausbeutung die häufigste Form. Der Bericht hebt die zentrale Rolle von Fachberatungsstellen und Zivilgesellschaft hervor und fordert eine gesicherte Finanzierung zur Unterstützung betroffener Menschen. Erfahren Sie mehr über die aktuellen Erkenntnisse und die Bedeutung von Daten in der Bekämpfung des Menschenhandels."
"In the new data report of KOK e.V., 702 cases of human trafficking in Germany are documented. Sexual exploitation remains the most common form. The report shows the central role of specialist advice centers and civil society and demands a secure financing to support affected people. Learn more about the current knowledge and the importance of data in the combating of human trafficking." (Symbolbild/MB)

shocking facts from Germany! A new report reveals the dark reality of human trafficking, which will also be presented in alarming numbers in 2023. On the occasion of the European day against human trafficking on October 18, the nationwide coordination area against human trafficking (KOK e.V.) published its latest data that should open the eyes to everyone.

The data comes from specialized specialist advice centers that take care of the victims and offer deep insights into the shattering advisory practice. In 2023, incredible ** 702 cases of human trafficking ** were documented, but only ** 597 ** were evaluated. The vast majority of those affected are ** 87 percent **, women! The sexual exploitation remains in place one of the forms of exploitation, followed by merciless work exploitation.

breakdown of the frightening numbers

The statistics reveal that ** 34 percent ** of the victims between ** 22 and 29 years old ** and alarming ** 48 percent ** of those affected come from West African countries! The number of unreported cases should be much higher, because many women and men don't dare to report their terrifying experiences.

Margarete Muresan, a member of the board of the KOK, describes the situation urgently: "The specialist advice centers accompany many clients who do not want to or cannot contact the law enforcement authorities." A shocking picture that shows up here! Those who need help are often caught in a vicious circle from which it is difficult to break out.

collaboration for new knowledge

In a pioneering step, the KOK is cooperating this year with the reporting center human trafficking from the German Institute for Human Rights to improve the data. This partnership enables a combination of civil society and administrative data in order to capture a more complete picture of human rights violations in Germany. "Politicians are increasingly relating to data acquisition and analysis to help those affected," explains Sophia Wirsching, Managing Director of KOK.

The KOK demands nothing less than a ** secured financing ** for the specialist advice centers! This is the only way to guarantee vital support for the victims. The authorities have to act as soon as possible, because the number of people concerned is growing.

Interested parties also have the opportunity to the central results of the data report in a digital lunch talk on ** 15. October 2024 **. It is high time that every voice is heard and the reality of human trafficking is no longer looked away!