Nairobi, Aug. 6 -- Aviation has long been celebrated as an engine of connection, trade and opportunity and every day, millions of people cross borders in search of work, education, safety and new beginnings.

But did you know that unknown to many, it is the same networks that make global mobility possible, that are now becoming increasingly exploited by criminal syndicates moving trafficking victims across continents. The systems criminals exploit can also become powerful tools for prevention and protection.

Working together, airlines, airports, governments and international partners can help transform aviation from a corridor of exploitation into one of the world's strongest lines of defence.

Human trafficking has evolved dramatically,...