Modern Slavery
"Some 12.3 million people are enslaved worldwide, according to a major report. The International Labour Organization says 2.4 million of them are victims of trafficking, and their labour generates profits of over $30bn.
The ILO says that while the figures may be lower than recent estimates, they reflect reported cases which may rise as societies face the problem. The report calls for a global alliance to improve laws and raise awareness of what it calls a "hidden" issue.
The ILO says that while the figures may be lower than recent estimates, they reflect reported cases which may rise as societies face the problem. The report calls for a global alliance to improve laws and raise awareness of what it calls a "hidden" issue.
The report, entitled A Global Alliance Against Forced Labour, is the ILO's second major investigation into slavery this century. The organisation says forced labour is a global problem, in all regions and types of economy."
Ick... looks like the "Civilized West" relies on some pretty sketchy labor sources more than we're willing to accept.
The ILO says that while the figures may be lower than recent estimates, they reflect reported cases which may rise as societies face the problem. The report calls for a global alliance to improve laws and raise awareness of what it calls a "hidden" issue.
The ILO says that while the figures may be lower than recent estimates, they reflect reported cases which may rise as societies face the problem. The report calls for a global alliance to improve laws and raise awareness of what it calls a "hidden" issue.
The report, entitled A Global Alliance Against Forced Labour, is the ILO's second major investigation into slavery this century. The organisation says forced labour is a global problem, in all regions and types of economy."
Ick... looks like the "Civilized West" relies on some pretty sketchy labor sources more than we're willing to accept.
posted by General Stan at 12:07 PM
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