Human Trafficking of Women and Children in the Philippines: Challenges and Solutions
Date of Award
3-12-2013
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Liberal Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Global Community Engagement
Disciplines
Global Affairs
First Advisor
Naomi Starosta
Keywords
Philippines, Human trafficking, Palermo Protocol, Millennium developmental goals, Trafficking in persons
Abstract
Women and children become victims of human trafficking and exploitation as a result of economic globalization, national history, social structures, and geographical positioning. Human trafficking has increasingly become a global crisis of human rights violations, threatening the lives of women and children in developing countries, like the Philippines. The Philippines can evolve into a model for ending the exploitation of human trafficking if the government commits to implementing internationally recognized strategies, such as strengthening the prosecution of traffickers, providing efficient support for victims, and partnering with international organizations and local non-governmental organizations to further prevent human trafficking from occurring. The results will be felt locally, nationally, and internationally, helping the global community meet the challenges of the Millennium Development Goals.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Shrestha, Manisha, "Human Trafficking of Women and Children in the Philippines: Challenges and Solutions" (2013). University College: Global Community Engagement Capstones. 22.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_gs/22