Commentary
On July 19, the U.S. Department of State released its annual 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report, which assesses efforts by foreign governments to combat human trafficking.
Human trafficking is a global crisis affecting nearly 25 million men, women, and children worldwide. Victims of human trafficking are often lured with false promises by people they trust and are forced into prostitution, domestic servitude, and other forms of modern slavery.
This year’s report analyzes the performance of 188 countries and territories around the world, detailing how governments prevent trafficking, protect victims, and prosecute traffickers.
The State Department places countries in one of four categories….