Slavery

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Slavery is the practice of owning and controlling people as property, and using them for labor or other purposes. It has existed throughout human history, and has taken many different forms. In the past, slavery was often justified on the grounds of race, religion, or nationality, with slaves being considered inferior to their owners. Slavery was abolished in most parts of the world during the 19th and early 20th centuries, but it still exists in some parts of the world today. It is a violation of human rights and is condemned by international law.

The prevalence of modern-day slavery is difficult to determine, as it is often hidden and difficult to detect. However, according to the Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage, an estimated 40.3 million people are subjected to modern slavery and human trafficking worldwide. This includes 25 million people who are subjected to forced labour, and 15.4 million people who are in forced marriages. It is a global problem that affects people of all ages, genders, and nationalities. Above all, these crimes are often hidden and difficult to detect, and they require continued efforts to prevent and combat them.

Other terms

  1. Human Trafficking
  2. Modern day slavery
  3. Forced labor
  4. Debt bondage
  5. Forced marriage
  6. Servitude
  7. Labor exploitation
  8. Labor trafficking
  9. Human exploitation

Forms of human trafficking

People who are subjected to these crimes are forced to work in a wide range of occupations and industries. To illustrate, human trafficking occurs in:

  1. Agriculture, including farming, fishing, and forestry
  2. Construction, including building and infrastructure projects
  3. Domestic work, including cleaning, cooking, and childcare
  4. Manufacturing, including textiles, electronics, and clothing
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Texas and Louisiana’s First Spouses’ Global Human Trafficking Summit – 10.14.21

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‘Paradigm shift’: Law enforcement shifts approach to human trafficking victims

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U.N. report calls U.S. prison labor system ‘contemporary slavery’

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Everstream Analytics World’s First Slave-Free Alliance-Validated Modern Slavery and Forced Labor Risk Management Solution
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Everstream Analytics World’s First Slave-Free Alliance-Validated Modern Slavery and Forced Labor Risk Management Solution

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Hochul signs bills to combat human trafficking – The Gloversville Leader Herald
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Hochul signs bills to combat human trafficking – The Gloversville Leader Herald

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UN Report Urges End to Forced US Prison Labor—a ‘Contemporary Form of Slavery’

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Court Rejects Claim That Wife Was Civilly Responsible for Her Husband’s Raping Other Women

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