Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States.

On the basis of the definition given in the Trafficking in Persons Protocol, it is evident that trafficking in persons has three constituent elements;

The Act (What is done)

Recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons

The Means (How it is done)

Threat or use of force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power or vulnerability, or giving payments or benefits to a person in control of the victim

The Purpose (Why it is done)

For the purpose of exploitation, which includes exploiting the prostitution of others, sexual exploitation, forced labour, slavery or similar practices and the removal of organs.

To ascertain whether a particular circumstance constitutes trafficking in persons, consider the definition of trafficking in the Trafficking in Persons Protocol and the constituent elements of the offense, as defined by relevant domestic legislation.

1.Global Alliance Against Trafficking In Women-

The Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women (GAATW) is comprised of more than 80 non-governmental organizations from around the world including Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin American and the Caribbean, and North America, according to the GAATW site. The Alliance looks at human trafficking in the context of migrant labour exploitation, and works to alleviate situations where slavery-like conditions and practices exist. By using research, advocacy, and communication, the GAATW raises awareness and pushes for legislation that combats human trafficking. You can get involved by volunteering or even applying for one of the Alliance's internships.

2. Stop The Traffik-

Stop the Traffik is an organization that calls itself a pioneer in fighting human trafficking through education. The group informs communities on how to recognize the signs of human trafficking as well as how to respond to them. They've also headed initiatives like creating the Stop App, which lets users report human trafficking. You can help out the cause by donating to their intelligence-led campaigns.

3. The Urban Justice Center's Sex Workers Project-

The Sex Workers Project by the Urban Justice Center works to support sex workers and victims of human trafficking. The group does this mostly through legal advocacy and therapeutic support, according to its site. The Sex Workers Project's mission is to create a world that is safe for all workers and that doesn't include human trafficking. They mainly do this by providing policy makers with the necessary information about sex work to help them make informed decisions when it comes to legislation. To help support the work that the Sex Workers Project is doing, you can either make a one-time or monthly donation to the group.

4. FAIR Girls-

FAIR Girls is dedicated to providing care for trafficking victims who identify as women or girls through advocacy and intervention. The organization provides housing, trauma-informed services, and education that helps these women cope with their experiences. Plus, the organization works to help sex workers who have been trafficked either remove themselves from their situations, or continue sex work in a way that is safe for them. There are plenty of ways to get involved with FAIR Girls, including donating, volunteering, and even starting a career with the organization.

5. UNICEF-

While UNICEF is known for its dedication to many causes, one of its missions is to put a stop to all child trafficking. UNICEF works to combat the issue by helping adults attain a livable wage to encourage children to stay in school instead of providing for their families. The organization also lobbies for stronger child protection laws and supporting the training of professionals who either have to mentally support victims or identify them at borders. To help the cause, you can either donate to UNICEF or support one of their events centered around bringing awareness to the issue.

6. Freedom Network USA-

The Freedom Network USA is America's largest coalition of individuals and groups working to provide victims of human trafficking with access to justice, safety, and opportunity, according to its site. In addition to providing legal services, the group has created a network of survivors for support. If you'd like to get involved with the organization, you can donate to help it train professionals.

7. Love146-

Love146 is an international anti-child trafficking organization (based in the United States) that focuses heavily on prevention and survivor care. The organization provides homes for victims of trafficking as well as training for individuals who help support them. They also coordinate prevention education in countries around the world and have made it their mission to contribute to trafficking research. To get involved with Love146, you can make a one-time or monthly donation.

3Strands Global
3Strands Global works to combat human trafficking through prevention education, various engagement initiatives, and creating job opportunities for survivors and those at risk. You can donate, get involved in an event or volunteer.

Anti-Slavery International

Through Anti-Slavery International you can donate financially, become a campaign member, start up a student or local anti-slavery group, run for freedom, organize your own events, or become a volunteer or intern.

Catholic Relief Services

CRS works on issues including the refugee crisis, human trafficking and modern slavery.

ECPAT International

ECPAT International accepts financial donations, but also urges you to join the campaign by spreading the word or by applying for an internship position.

Free The Girls

Free The Girls helps reintegrate victims of trafficking and provide them with economic opportunities through selling new or gently used bras. You can donate bras or money to help survivors start their own businesses selling bras in their local second-hand clothing markets.

Free the Slaves

With Free the Slaves, you can donate, host and event, become a member, or volunteer your time.

Global Modern Slavery Directory

An interactive, publicly searchable map and database of organizations and agencies across the globe that address the issue of modern slavery and human trafficking.

International Justice Mission

International Justice Mission accepts financial donations and provides great ideas as to how you can get involved.

Maiti Nepal

Maiti Nepal, run by Anuradha Koirala, 2010 CNN Hero, works on the border between Nepal and India to prevent the trafficking of young Nepalese girls. In addition, the group works to provide justice as well as a safe haven for these girls. You can help by donating or sponsoring a child.

Not For Sale

Not For Sale, based in California, accepts donations and has many suggestions as to how you can help, including ideas for students, artists, etc.

Orphaned Starfish Foundation

Orphaned Starfish programs address the challenges facing orphans, victims of abuse and at-risk youth by providing them with technology training.

Plan International

A children's development organization working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty.

Polaris Project

You can donate to the Polaris project, organize fundraisers, attend their events, volunteer your time, or sign one of their petitions against human trafficking.

Ricky Martin Foundation

The Ricky Martin Foundation is based in San Juan, Puerto Rico and accepts financial donations as well as hosts events.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army works to prevent human trafficking and support its victims. You can donate to their cause or become an intern. They also provide manuals for teachers who want to include the subject of human trafficking in their classrooms and ideas for faith-based help.

Save the Children

With Save the Children, you can join the fight against human trafficking by donating financially or by sponsoring a child.

UNICEF

UNICEF accepts donations and provides training manuals on the subject of human trafficking.

World Hope International

World Hope International accepts donations and provides many ideas as to how you can get involved.

World Vision

You can donate financially to World Vision, as well as help keep a child safe and their family self sufficient in many other ways.

Youth Underground

Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Youth Underground's objective is to raise awareness about human trafficking in a manner that young people can understand.

Organizations in specific countries

Afghanistan-

UNICEF

Argentina-

ECPAT International

Armenia-

Global Hope Network International

Australia-

Anti-Slavery Project

Stop the Traffik

Azerbaijan-

World Hope International

Bangladesh-

Save the Children Bangladesh

Brazil-

Happy Child

Cambodia-

Agape International Missions

Chab Dai

Child Rights Foundation

ECPAT USA

World Hope International

Denmark-

Center Mod Menneskehandel (Center Against Human Trafficking)

DR Congo-

Free the Slaves

France-

Comité Contre l'Esclavage Moderne (CCEM)

Germany-

ECPAT International

Ghana-

Not For Sale

Free The Slaves

Challenging Heights

Haiti-

Restavek Freedom Foundation

India-

Plan India

Free the Slaves

Anti-Slavery

Global Hope Network International

World Hope International

Indonesia-

World Hope International

Jordan-

Global Hope Network International

Kenya-

Global Hope Network International

Laos-
Village Focus International

Liberia-

World Hope International

Mozambique

World Hope International

Nepal-

Maiti Nepal

Free The Slaves

Shakti Samuha

Saathi Nepal

Global Hope Network International

World Hope International

Philippines-

World Hope International

Peru-

World Hope International

Romania-

Not For Sale

ECPAT International/Save the Children Romania

Sierra Leone

World Hope International

Sri Lanka-

World Hope International

Switzerland-
Global Hope Network International

Thailand-

Not For Sale

ECPAT International

UK-

Unseen(UK)

USA-

Safe Horizon

Polaris Project

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Not For Sale

Free the Slaves

Frederick Douglass Family Foundation

CAST LA

Global Hope Network International

McCain Institute

Vietnam-

ECPAT International

Zambia-

World Hope Internatbional