Abstract
Trafficking in persons for organ removal, for the purpose of transplantation, is an unethical practice, a crime and a severe violation of human rights that affects the fundamental freedoms and dignity of the victim. Traffickers prey on vulnerable individuals, luring them with false promises of employment, education, or a better life, only to forcibly remove their organs and sell them on the black market. It is estimated that about 10% of all transplants occur illegally. While underprivileged and vulnerable men and women in developing countries are a major source of trafficked organs, who may be trafficked for the purpose of illegal organ removal and trade, children are at a special risk of this exploitation. The paper examines the unethical practice of child trafficking for the purpose of organ removal and the attendant human rights implication. It also discusses certain relevant legal frameworks of the subject and explores trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal in Nigeria and the UK, two countries that have seen significant cases of trafficking in persons for organ removal. The paper applied the doctrinal method of academic research. After a thorough discussion of the topic, it recommends a more coordinated global effort towards eradicating this menace and calls for further strengthening of relevant legal frameworks and institutions.