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Item Assessing the Causes and Consequences of Human Trafficking: The Case of woreda Bora in Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia(Mekelle University, 2025-08-28) ABADI KALAYUHuman trafficking remains a critical human rights issue, with profound social, economic, and psychological consequences. This study investigates the underlying causes and far-reaching effects of human trafficking in Woreda Bora, located in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines qualitative interviews with local authorities, victims, and community members, along with quantitative surveys to identify patterns and risk factors. Key drivers identified include poverty, lack of educational and employment opportunities, weak law enforcement, and social instability exacerbated by regional conflict. The consequences observed range from psychological trauma and family disintegration to long-term economic disenfranchisement and health problems among survivors. The findings highlight the urgent need for integrated interventions that address both the root causes and the rehabilitative needs of victims. Policy recommendations are provided to strengthen community resilience, improve law enforcement capacity, and foster socioeconomic development as a preventive strategy against trafficking. The study concludes that addressing human trafficking in this context requires integrated responses that combine post-conflict recovery, legal enforcement, economic empowerment, community education, and psychosocial support. This research contributes to the broader understanding of trafficking in conflict zones and informs targeted interventions for vulnerable populations in Tigray and beyond.