Modern slavery shoots up by 10 million in five years [bbc.com]

Mindy Atwood (PACEs Connection Staff) 9/13/225:31 AM

By David Molloy, Photo: Getty Images, BBC News, September 12, 2022

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) estimates suggest that 50 million people - or one out of every 150 people alive - are trapped in forced labour or forced marriages.

That is up nearly 10 million on its numbers from five years ago.

The ILO said the fact things were getting worse was "shocking".

"Nothing can justify the persistence of this fundamental abuse of human rights," said its director general, Guy Ryder.

"We know what needs to be done... an all-hands-on-deck approach is needed. Trade unions, employers' organizations, civil society and ordinary people all have critical roles to play."

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