Human trafficking remains a serious and widespread human rights violation in Pakistan, affecting thousands of individuals—especially women, children, and marginalized communities. Victims are exploited through forced labor, bonded labor, child labor, commercial sexual exploitation, and forced or coerced marriages.

Despite Pakistan’s ratification of key international frameworks, including the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), trafficking networks continue to operate with impunity. Weak enforcement, corruption, and deep-rooted socio-economic vulnerabilities allow these crimes to persist, leaving victims without access to justice or protection.

This is not just a criminal justice issue—it’s a crisis of dignity and human rights. Survivors of trafficking often face lifelong trauma, limited access to rehabilitation, and systemic barriers to reintegration.

At the Centre for Human Rights (CFHR), we combat trafficking through a multi-faceted approach that includes research, capacity building, advocacy, and survivor-centered support. Our work focuses on strengthening legal frameworks, empowering communities, and ensuring protection for the most vulnerable.

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