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Global Estimates refer to quantitative assessments of the prevalence and impact of human trafficking around the world. These estimates may be produced by international organizations, such as the United Nations, or by non-governmental organizations and research institutions. Global estimates can provide valuable insights into the scope and scale of trafficking, as well as the factors that contribute to its occurrence. This information can be used to inform policy and program development, as well as to guide resource allocation for anti-trafficking efforts.
Human trafficking is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world. It is a form of modern slavery that involves the exploitation of people for labor, sexual exploitation, and other forms of exploitation. Learning about human trafficking can help people understand the issue and its consequences, and can also help people identify…
About 50 million people live in modern slavery worldwide, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message marking International Day for the Abolition of Slavery on Dec. 2. The condition is to be found in almost every country. It also crosses ethnic, cultural, and religious barriers as newer forms of the transatlantic slave trade reverberate…
New York: The legacy of the transatlantic slave trade “reverberates to this day”, just as modern-day enslavement is growing, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said. In a message ahead of commemorations for the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, on 2 December, Mr. Guterres said that societies remain scarred by the historical suffering of…
Today marks the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. This day is focused on countering contemporary forms of slavery, such as forced labour, debt bondage, forced marriage, and human trafficking. In September this year, the new Global Estimates of Modern Slavery were released by Walk Free, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International…
7 November 2022 Image credit: Thammachak Sotiya, via Shutterstock. This year we have seen the devastating impact on human lives by environmental events, amplified by climate change, such as the floods in Pakistan and devastating drought in the Horn of Africa, caused by five years of lack of rain. We know that in many cases…
“The existing social order is a swindle and its cherished beliefs mostly delusions.” – George Orwell Human trafficking is an issue that takes many forms and typologies across the world and society. Traditionally, human trafficking is thought of as falling into one of two categories: sex trafficking, trafficking in persons for commercial sexual exploitation, or…
The children at the briefing By Angela Atabo Save the Children (SCI) Nigeria, has urged governments at all levels in Nigeria, to develop a national action plan toward ending child marriage and other forms of gender-based violence against children. Mr Amanuel Mamo, SCI Nigeria’s Director of Advocacy Campaigns, Communication and Media said this on Monday…
New online tool highlights ethical products for Kiwi shoppers. New Zealanders are being urged to use new breakthrough technology to buy products that are ethically sourced to reduce exploitation. The call has come from ethical shopping activist Dr Susan Maiava who says the 2021 Global Estimates of Modern Slavery Report shows the number of people…
Global estimates of modern slavery are up from 40 million to 50 million in the last five years, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The dread rippling through our staff Slack channel upon hearing this update was almost tangible. It’s easy to feel discouraged about this at first, but on…
The South-South Cooperation Council for Sustainable Development (SSCC) has screened Docufiction Ulysses from Ghana at a film screening event held at UNESCO’S headquarters in Paris, France. Ulysses from Ghana is inspired by the play “Slaves” written by Ghanaian author and playwright Mohamed Ben Abdallah. The Transatlantic trade, depicted in the play, marked one of the…
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