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Modern slavery is when an individual is exploited by others, for personal or commercial gain, and loses their freedom. It affects millions of people worldwide, in various forms such as human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage and child marriage.
Modern slavery is a multibillion-dollar industry with just the forced labor aspect generating US $150 billion each year. The Global Slavery Index (2018) estimated that roughly 40.3 million individuals are currently caught in modern slavery, with 71% of those being female, and 1 in 4 being children.
27 de sept. de 2022 · The latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery reveals that forced labour and marriage have increased over the last five years. The report shows that women and children are the most vulnerable and that modern slavery occurs in almost every country in the world.
The International Labour Organization estimates that 50 million people are in situations of slavery, including forced labour and forced marriage, in 2021. The report highlights the sectors, factors and solutions to end modern slavery, especially for migrant workers.
12 de sept. de 2022 · The latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery reveals that forced labour and marriage have increased over the last five years, affecting mostly women and children. The report calls for stronger laws, enforcement, social protection and ethical recruitment to end this fundamental human rights abuse.
12 de sept. de 2022 · Getty Images. Modern slavery is a growing challenge thanks to a mix of armed conflict, climate change and the global pandemic, a new UN report says. International Labour Organisation (ILO)...
24 de abr. de 2024 · Topics. Forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking. Forced labour is a severe violation of human rights affecting 28 million of men, women and children in all countries and all economic sectors. It is rooted in poverty, discrimination and lack of social protection, and it disrupts fair competition between businesses.
