Human trafficking is a crime that involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons by means of threat, force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, or abuse of power for the purpose of exploitation. The effects of human trafficking on the victims are often devastating and can include physical and emotional abuse, sexual exploitation, forced labor, and loss of freedom. Victims can suffer from physical injuries, illnesses, and psychological trauma, as well as social isolation, shame, and stigmatization. They may also experience economic instability and poverty, and have limited access to education, healthcare, and other basic services. Overall, human trafficking leads to the exploitation and harm of individuals, and violates their fundamental human rights.