-> Human trafficking is the deliberate and illegal trade of persons for evil activities

-> Nearly 21 million people are victims of forced labour across the world (ILO)

-> 3.7 million victims in Africa with Nigeria topping the list of forced prostitution/child labour

-> African forced prostitutes are sold and resold as common goods

-> 10% of victims are exploited by private individuals and enterprises

-> 10% are forced to work by the state, by rebel military groups as child soldiers

-> Sexual exploitation accounts for 22%

-> 68% are victims of labour exploitation

-> Victims are usually vulnerable group of the society

-> Many are women and girls forced into prostitution and

-> Migrant workers trapped in debt bondage

-> Victims are used for harvest of organs,

-> Street begging,

-> Street hawking and pick-pockets

-> Child soldiers