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The Pacific is one
of the most heavily affected regions by human trafficking worldwide
29.3 million people
in the wider asia-pacific region live in modern-slavery
An estimated 2,400 people
in the Pacific are victims of human trafficking over the course of 5 years
Majority of cases
are linked to forced labour and sexual exploitation
Women and young girls
make up a significant portion of victims
Over $150 bilion USD
is generated in global profit each year by the industry
UNODC’s Global Report on Trafficking in Persons (2024)
UNODC’s Regional Report on Pacific Islands (2023)
We're on a mission to change that
SHIP — Stop Human Trafficking in the Pacific — is a New Zealand-based charitable trust committed to preventing and combatting human trafficking across the Pacific region.
Through education, awareness, advocacy, and partnership, we work to protect vulnerable communities, strengthen responses to exploitation, and support pathways toward safety, dignity, and freedom.
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