Each year, the US Department of State evaluates countries around the world in terms of how well they are responding to issues regarding human trafficking. As of last July, Chile has been recognized for its heightened efforts in this regard: "Chile now ranks in the top tier of 188 countries for its efforts to prevent or prosecute the crime of using human beings for forced labor or commercial sex, according to the “Trafficking in Persons Report 2014.”" (http://dialogo-americas.com/en_GB/articles/rmisa/features/regional_news/2014/07/16/chile-human-trafficking)
Compared to other countries in the region, Chile has not had as much of a problem with human trafficking; however, any amount human trafficking is a problem.
Since the downfall of the Pinochet regime and return to a democratic government and more equality in the distribution of wealth, Chile's situation with human trafficking has improved drastically. In addition to governmental work, there are NGOs constantly at work around the world that are dedicated to ending human trafficking. One such example is "The Good Shepard Sisters," which is an initiative gradually spreading from country to country across the globe. Sadly, GSS does not yet have a presence in Chile. This would be a huge step in the right direction.
Born Free discussed 10 Sustainable Development Goals that will be implemented in 2016. Goal #5 is "to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls," and Goal #8 is "to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all." The intermingling of these two doctrines is necessary to stop the occurrence of human trafficking. Ultimately what will eradicate human trafficking is a culture change from within; teaching that everybody should be treated as equals and that trafficking or oppression of any kind is unacceptable.
Compared to other countries in the region, Chile has not had as much of a problem with human trafficking; however, any amount human trafficking is a problem.
Since the downfall of the Pinochet regime and return to a democratic government and more equality in the distribution of wealth, Chile's situation with human trafficking has improved drastically. In addition to governmental work, there are NGOs constantly at work around the world that are dedicated to ending human trafficking. One such example is "The Good Shepard Sisters," which is an initiative gradually spreading from country to country across the globe. Sadly, GSS does not yet have a presence in Chile. This would be a huge step in the right direction.
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| A map of Good Shepard Sisters' involvement around the world (slideshare.net) |
Born Free discussed 10 Sustainable Development Goals that will be implemented in 2016. Goal #5 is "to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls," and Goal #8 is "to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all." The intermingling of these two doctrines is necessary to stop the occurrence of human trafficking. Ultimately what will eradicate human trafficking is a culture change from within; teaching that everybody should be treated as equals and that trafficking or oppression of any kind is unacceptable.
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