Sex trafficking in Macau
Sex trafficking in Macau is
Sex trafficking victims, primarily women and girls, in the city are
Sex trafficking and exploitation have permeated all levels of Macau society. Traffickers come from all social and economic classes. A number of traffickers are members of or facilitated by criminal syndicates. Sex trafficking is linked to the casino industry.[4][2][3] Women, promised modeling contracts, have been sold into sexual slavery. [1]
The scale of sex trafficking in Macau is not known because of the absence of data, the underground nature of sex trafficking crimes, the fact that only a small minority of cases are reported to the authorities, and other factors. The government of Macau has been criticized for its insufficient anti-sex trafficking efforts and poor victim protections.[4][2]
Non-governmental organizations
The Good Shepherd Asia Pacific conducts anti-sex trafficking efforts and victim rehabilitation services in Macau.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b "Human trafficking is still a big problem in Macau, Hong Kong newspaper says". Plataforma. October 21, 2019. Archived from the original on January 7, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Macau's ranking upgraded in US human trafficking report, Gov't dismisses 'untrue' conclusions". Macau Business. June 21, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "GOVERNMENT SAYS MACAU RELENTLESS IN FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING". Macau Daily Times. June 24, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Macau remains a source territory for human trafficking". Macau News. July 29, 2015. Archived from the original on May 17, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "Traffickers are waiting for them across the border". Macau Business. August 27, 2018.