On 12th June,
World Cup had begun in Brazil. Since Brazil is a large source,
destination, and transit country for men, women, and children subjected to sex
trafficking and forced labor, the A21 Campaign hopes to raise awareness for
victims of human trafficking there.
Brazil hopes
to attract more than half a million fans for this summer's World Cup and take
in billions of tourism dollars. The U.S. State Department lists Brazil as a
"tier 2" country for human trafficking. In Brazil greatest
concern is linked to the increase in the Child sex tourists, particularly
in resort and coastal areas in Brazil's northeast.
A21 started
the "It's A Penalty" campaign ahead of the 2014 World Cup in an attempt to protect
the especially vulnerable street children of Brazil who are taken as young
children and groomed for prostitution on the streets.
The nature
and extent of trafficking in persons in Brazil is difficult to determine.
However, A21 partnering with leaders in the United Kingdom to bring a
significant difference at this World Cup.
According to
researchers, to tackle these issues a sustainable approach
which includes new technology that effectively monitors the human trafficking
and sexual exploitation needed.
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