By Tye Jayrel
A human trafficking survivor, Keeya Vawar hopes that those who heard her speak last Saturday would have greater awareness of the multi-billion-dollar industry that thrives on victimizing people all over the world.
Human trafficking is a serious problem. Not only in Malaysia, but even in Australia, one person is kidnapped every thirty seconds. That’s why in Australia they even have a phone number to stop human trafficking.
These people can be transported in all modes of transportation including container trucks carrying cargos. Instead of the usual cargo, they transport humans from one place to another.
Human traffickers would kidnap these victims and keep them tied up in the containers. They did not care whether the victims were thirsty or hungry, but if they tried to escape, they would be beaten up.
It’s very scary if you think about it. If you were kidnapped and sent to another country not of your choice, how would you feel?
I would feel sad. That’s why we should take human trafficking seriously and stop the syndicates from preying on children, men and women.
To detect human trafficking victims, if you see someone begging on the street has a wound that could not have been caused by accidents or he lives in a very run down place, it is likely that he could have been kidnapped.
Your job is to report this to the police or at least the social workers so that they can investigate. We will never know, with just one phone call, you could make a difference in the life of the victim.
(Tye Jarel is 12 years old this year)