Empower Women with Possibilities

Thailand

A human trafficking hot spot

Though Thailand has made remarkable progress in social and economic development over the years, it remains a trafficking hot spot.

Thailand is a source, transit and destination country for sex and labour trafficking, and increasing online sexual exploitation.

Ethinic minorities, those who are stateless, and people from Thailand’s remote highlands are at heightened risk.

In 2023, LIFT International joined the Hagar family. We partner to support survivors, prevent exploitation and prosecute perpetrators. 

Country Snapshot

86 percent at risk

400,000

people are estimated to be trapped in human trafficking and modern-day slavery

1 in 11 children

1 in 10

children aged 12-17 years were victims of online sexual abuse and exploitation in 2021

30 percent girls married

100s

who were trafficked and forced to perform illegal activities were arrested for those activities

Our Work in Thailand

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Survivor Care

  • Holistic support, case management and counselling for women and children who have suffered human trafficking, slavery, and abuse.
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Prevention

  • Trains community leaders and raises standards and practices to better identify the victims and offenders of human trafficking.
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Strengthening Systems

  • Collaborates with law enforcement to lift justice systems to prosecute perpetrators and disrupt criminal networks.

Fai Finds Freedom Through Justice

When she was 15 years old, a member of her community asked Fai if she wanted a job serving drinks at a karaoke bar. They paid for her to get to the bar and set her up to live nearby. It seemed like a great offer, but instead turned into a terrible tale of sex trafficking.

Fai’s harrowing story of exploitation ultimately ended in freedom through justice with her brave testimony.

Read Her Story

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