INTRODUCTIONThe right to migrate is constitutionalized, regulated and standardized in national and international agreements. The right to move from one community to another is based on previously agreed concepts in international cooperation policies and human rights. We are currently observing, at the beginning of the 21st century, records of migrations of people between countries, compared to previous periods. According to data from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), there are approximately 200 million migrants in the world today. Of this number, it is estimated that half are undocumented in the destination countries. Historically and globally, migratory journeys have always occupied an important role in the process of civilization, with significant impacts on the economy and socio-cultural development of the countries involved in these processes. flows. In the context of the globalization of production and consumption markets, we are witnessing a growth in illegal immigration intended for the development of a cheap, enslaved and/or degrading workforce. In most cases, people undergoing the immigration process are subject to criminal networks of human trafficking and migrant smuggling. The United Nations (UN) estimates that more than three million migrants are victims of organized trafficking networks, which bring in more than $32 billion a year. TRAFFICKING IN WOMEN: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE We now know that the issue of human trafficking is a problem strongly linked to the phenomenon of globalization. Easier access to transportation and communications facilitates the migration process for those who wish to move to another region in search of a better quality of life. In this context, every day, thousands of people find themselves in situations of trafficking...... middle of paper ...... with a view to the development and implementation of public policies which are beginning to understanding human trafficking also as a public health problem Finally, although the issue of human trafficking has not gained sufficient importance, recommendations have been made and documented by various institutions involved in the issue in order to collaborate in order to reverse this scenario. One of the main strategies is to work in partnership with health professionals, empowering and empowering them to provide the tools and direct their actions towards a discussion aimed at understanding the victim of trafficking in its multidimensionality. It is only from comprehensive care that takes into account the biological, psychological, social and cultural aspects of each situation that it is possible to confront health problems and consider alternatives to reduce its impacts..