Public organization STEM is FEM launched an information campaign " After all, 56% of Ukrainians and Ukrainian women are sure that they will never suffer from human trafficking, but one in four is ready to illegally cross the border, give their passport to an employer, or work in enclosed spaces for the sake of an allegedly profitable business..

During the week, the organizers and experts will talk in the media, social networks and on the website, where the danger of human trafficking can hide and how to escape from it.

According to STEM is FEM activists, the problem of human trafficking is very relevant for Ukrainians. According to the International Organization for Migration, from 1991 to 2021, more than 300 thousand citizens of Ukraine suffered from it.. In total, there are between 20 and 40 million people in the world who are in slavery..

Now this problem has become even more urgent, because many have lost their jobs, homes, were left without a livelihood, and more than 9 million Ukrainians were forced to leave the country. This position can be used by traffickers.

“These people could potentially fall into the trap of slavery. In fact, virtually everyone can be at risk - women, men, children of any social status and age.. At the same time, women and children, especially girls, make up the vast majority of those affected..

Especially often they are involved in sexual exploitation,” said Daria Bychkova, organizer of the art campaign “Science is it”, project manager of STEM is FEM and coordinator of the campaign “Science to protect yourself”.

As Daria adds, in order to protect yourself from human trafficking, the most important thing is not to trust strangers, not to give away your documents, and to refuse any offers of work or accommodation if they seem suspicious or too kind..