people goods | China

submissions

The combination of characters and animals shows the situation and encounters of trafficked persons, and reflects the state of being objectified to visiting or selling animals after being deprived of their freedom and self-esteem, etc.

26-Return my freedom | China

C phase

Use force, coercion or other means for the purpose of exploitation,Restrictions on personal freedom and human trafficking are serious violations of human rights. Call for the cessation of all human trafficking and the return of freedom to others.

Shadow | United States

submissions

When referring to human trafficking people are alone and unsure what is going to happen to them. The idea of “Shadow” is a piece trying to depict what a human trafficking victim can face. Where they are alone, scared, and unsure of what is going to happen next. The hand and shadow referring to the fear and unrest the victim may feel being in the situation.

Voiced Silence | United States

submissions

Human trafficking victims are stripped of their rights to speak up by being forced into obedient silence in an oppressive system. When those who weren’t given the choice to speak up, you chose to be silent. Your silence also creates a loud statement; don’t let your silence speak for you. Exert an effort to educate yourself, spread awareness, and report any suspicions in regards human with trafficking. A word, your voice, may save a life.

California Dreamin | Taiwan

submissions

There are approximately 14,500 to 17,500 people per year are trafficked into the United States of America.
Some of them will do whatever it takes to make their dreams come true while not being aware of the danger.
Many peoples from poor, developing countries are naive and willing to sacrifice everything for their “dream lives”…