<![CDATA[The research aims to examine the concept of human relations in Martin Buber's thought and seeks to read this concept against the phenomenon of human trafficking in Indonesia. The formulation of the questions in this study are; what is the concept of the I-thou relationship from Martib Buber's point of view? and how is this concept used to read (analyze, view) the phenomenon of human trafficking crimes in Indonesia? This paper is analyzed using the literature review method through literary sources such as books, journals and relevant articles. The results of the study found that Martin Buber divides human relations into two types, namely the I-it relationship and the I-thou relationship. Through the pattern of the "I-it" relation, there is a relation that runs as subject-object. Where "I" always sees the other as a mere object. Meanwhile, the pattern of "I-thou" relationship requires interpersonal relationships that run dialogically and reciprocally. There is a dimension of equality there. I see other people not as objects but as subjects like the other me. Because of that there is a principle of mutual responsibility. The relevance of Martin Buber's concept to the phenomenon of human trafficking is as follows: first, in the I-you relationship it is reflected that I must treat others the way I want to be treated. Second, the couple must hold each other, not annihilate each other. Third, dialogue oriented towards mutual understanding, responsibility towards 'the other' without imposing personal will, fourth, an I-Thou relationship requires everyone to uphold the attitude of sociality with the aim of eliminating the attitude of ego and greed that often makes other people need satisfiers. ]]>
