Classified "A" by ANVUR in the fields 11/D1, 11/D2 Scientific in the field 14.
Abstract:
The article explores the phenomenon of trafficking through a postcolonial pedagogical perspective (Burgio, 2022), focusing on the fact that women and girls represent the majority of trafficking victims worldwide. According to the Global Report on Trafficking in Persons (2024), 60% of underage victims are trafficked for sexual exploitation. These data highlight the still insufficient enforcement of the legal framework and judicial decisions regarding this sensitive issue. The article proposes a gender-sensitive approach, aimed at recognizing the specific vulnerabilities of victims, developing targeted interventions, and bridging legal principles with the actual empowerment of women who have been trafficked. The re-examination of the work carried out by the association On the Road provides a concrete example of how to translate theoretical reflection into educational practice. It also encourages a broader discussion on how pedagogy can contribute to the development of pathways for emancipation and support, questioning the role of educational care in the fight against human trafficking.
