Trafficking, exploitation and population vulnerability
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Define human trafficking.
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Moving or holding a person by **force, fraud or coercion** in order to **exploit** them.
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Define exploitation in this context.
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Using a person for profit against their will — forced labour, sex work or domestic servitude.
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Define vulnerability.
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How exposed a group is to harm, and how little it can cope with or recover from it.
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What is an internally displaced person (IDP)?
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Someone forced to flee home who **stays inside their own country** (a refugee crosses a border).
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IDP vs refugee?
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An **IDP** remains in their own country; a **refugee crosses an international border**.
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Name four drivers of vulnerability to trafficking.
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**Poverty, weak law enforcement, conflict/disaster, and discrimination.**
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Name two policies that reduce trafficking.
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**Tougher laws/prosecution** and **awareness campaigns** (also border checks, victim support).
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How does an awareness campaign reduce trafficking?
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It warns people about **fake job offers**, so fewer are tricked into being recruited.
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How does prosecuting traffickers reduce trafficking?
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Jailing them raises the **risk and cost** of the crime, deterring offenders.
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Why do low-GDP states struggle with IDP impacts?
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Weak tax revenue means they **cannot fund** water, sanitation and waste services for large camps.
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Which groups are most detected as trafficking victims?
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**Women and children** make up the majority of detected victims.
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What does 'to what extent' require?
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**Weigh similarities against differences**, then reach a clear **judgement**.
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