Large numbers of people are pushed into taking irregular and dangerous routes to move around the world as regular routes close.

Experts say anti-trafficking narratives are being weaponized to justify policies that actually increase risk of trafficking, exploitation, and death.

Mario Bruzzone, a policy advisor in the Women’s Refugee Commission’s Migrant Rights and Justice program, highlighted that in the US, President Biden just announced further restrictions on asylum access at the US-Mexico border.