Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage

The Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage is a report published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Walk Free Foundation. The report provides estimates of the number of people living in modern slavery around the world, with a focus on forced labor and forced marriage. Modern slavery is defined in the report as situations of exploitation that a person cannot refuse or leave because of threats, violence, coercion, abuse of power, or deception. The report estimates that there are over 40 million people living in modern slavery around the world, including 25 million in forced labor and 15 million in forced marriage. The report also provides estimates of the prevalence of modern slavery in different regions and countries. The Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage provides important information about the scale and nature of these global problems, and it can be used to guide efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.