These inhumane practices touch people of all ages, genders and nationalities in all corners of the world.
“Modern slavery is hidden from the naked eye and deeply intertwined with life in every corner of the world. Every day people are misled, coerced or coerced into situations of exploitation which they cannot reject or give up. Every day, we buy products or use services that people are forced to make or provide without considering the hidden human costs,” the study explains.
According to experts from the organization forced labour represents 27.6 million people in modern slavery, while forced marriages account for 22 million, or nearly one in 150 people in the world.
One of the main causes of this problem is the extreme poverty and economic inequality. People living in vulnerable conditions are more likely to be exploited and abused.
In addition, the lack of access to education, the corruptionarmed conflict and the lack of enforcement of effective laws contribute to perpetuating this problem.
Source: El heraldo
Karen Clayton is a seasoned journalist and author at The Nation Update, with a focus on world news and current events. She has a background in international relations, which gives her a deep understanding of the political, economic and social factors that shape the global landscape. She writes about a wide range of topics, including conflicts, political upheavals, and economic trends, as well as humanitarian crisis and human rights issues.
