UN: Modern Slavery is Gaining Momentum
According to the ILO, cases of forced labor and forced marriages have significantly increased over the past five years. In 2021, the number of people living in conditions of modern slavery rose by 10 million compared to 2016, leading to a total of 50 million people suffering from slavery. Women and children remain more vulnerable compared to men. Although modern slavery does not have a precise legal definition, the term encompasses practices such as forced labor, debt bondage, forced