What does the Palermo protocol make illegal in relation to human trafficking?

The Palermo Protocol primarily addresses various forms of human trafficking and seeks to combat and prevent this serious violation of human rights. Among its significant features, the protocol specifically makes the trafficking of persons for the purpose of exploitation, including but not limited to the sale of organs, illegal.

The illegalization of organ trafficking is particularly important because it highlights the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, addressing the serious ethical, health, and legal concerns associated with such practices. As organ trafficking often involves criminal networks that take advantage of people in desperate situations, the protocol aims to create a framework for cooperation among countries to combat and prevent this form of trafficking.

While issues like the employment of minors, prostitution, and public solicitation can be related to human trafficking, they are generally addressed under different laws and regulations rather than being directly addressed in the Palermo Protocol as acts that the protocol seeks to specifically criminalize.