Child trafficking refers to the exploitation of children for various purposes, such as forced labor, sexual exploitation, or illegal adoption. It is a form of human trafficking that often involves the recruitment, transportation, and exploitation of children through deception, coercion, or force. Child trafficking is a serious violation of children's rights and is considered a form of modern-day slavery. Children who are trafficked may be subjected to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as deprivation of basic needs such as education, health care, and safety. They are often vulnerable due to poverty, lack of education, family breakdown, or conflict and are targeted by traffickers who seek to profit from their vulnerability. Efforts to combat child trafficking involve prevention, identification, and protection of trafficked children, as well as prosecution of traffickers. Various organizations and governments around the world work to raise awareness, strengthen laws, and provide support services for victims of child trafficking.