Kolab A Sex Trafficking Survivor from Cambodia - 1562 Words

â€Å"They forced me to sleep with as many as 50 customers a day. I had to give [the pimp] all my money. If I did not [earn a set amount] they punished me by removing my clothes and beating me with a stick until I fainted, electrocuting me, cutting me† (Global Sex Trafficking 1). This is the real-life testimony of a woman named Kolab, a sex trafficking survivor from Cambodia who shares her story with Equality Now, a female human rights advocate organization. Sucked into a world of fear, subjugation, and danger, Kolab demonstrates a lifestyle that no female would ever want to imagine-yet which for many women is their everyday reality. Often times, when we hear the term â€Å"sex trafficking† we think of an illegal form of sexual exploitation, but†¦show more content†¦Thus, the profit margin for this market provides a large incentive for those operating this illegal underground industry. Based on the impact report from the Charity Sub organization, â€Å"sex tr afficking has an estimated revenue of $87 million every day† (Sex Trafficking in the U.S 2). This strikingly high number is generated by â€Å"cash quotas imposed on victims, ranging from $100- $1000 night† (Sex Trafficking in the U.S 2). The profitability of the sex trafficking industry is comparable to the yearly income of McDonalds, also counting â€Å"$32 billion in revenue from franchise stores† as suggested by Business Insider’s annual report (Lubin 2). This financial aspect of sex trafficking is unfortunately a catalyst to its growth and enables it to circumvent many of the efforts to investigate and counteract the crimes. There are many obstacles in the attempt to combat the sex industry. Sex trafficking is somewhat of a moving target. Sex slaves are often transported to many locations and across many borders before they arrive at the site where sexual acts are performed. Thus, the financial burden on municipalities, states and governments is taxing. In order to pursue a case of sex trafficking in the United States, a special human trafficking task force is required. Sex trafficking cases are generally pursued from the end to the beginning, meaning it is generally identified by a local law enforcement agency first. Next cases that can beShow MoreRelatedProstitution Is Legal For Human Trafficking1010 Words   |  5 Pageshuman beings just like everyone else.† That disgusts me, are the thoughts I was having when I saw that Thailand has a total of around three million sex workers in their country, and the number is increasing. Prostitution is legal but human trafficking is not. How can we make pro stitution legal and then not expect is to lead to more human trafficking around the world. Prostitution is the practice or occupation of engaging in sexual activity with someone for payment. Usually when you think about prostitution