Oct 9, 2025 · Forced labour is a severe violation of human rights affecting 27.6 million of men, women and children in all countries and all economic sectors. It is rooted in poverty, …

The UN Protocol provides that “exploitation” includes “at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, slavery or …

Victims of forced labour include 17.3 million exploited in the private sector; 6.3 million in forced commercial sexual exploitation, and 3.9 million in forced labour imposed by State.

Introduction Modern slavery Forced labour Forced marriage State-imposed forced labour Forced labour exploitation Forced sexual exploitation of adults and commercial sexual exploitation of …

Mar 2, 2015 · I spent some 12 years promoting international labour standards in East and South East Asia. On many occasions, I was asked whether forced labour and exploitation are the …

Mar 19, 2024 · After forced commercial sexual exploitation, the sector with the highest annual illegal profits from forced labour is industry, at US$35 billion, followed by services (US$20.8 …

Nov 18, 2025 · Education is a powerful tool in preventing child labour and breaking the cycle of poverty. However, many children, especially from impoverished families, face barriers such as: …

Exploitation through no respect of/ non-compliance to labour laws or of the contract signed also refers to payment issues for example in cases where the individual is paid less than regular …

One of the many faces of forced labor that remain least understood is the exploitation in the domestic work sector. Domestic workers remain as one of the most vulnerable social groups …

Nov 18, 2025 · Child labour: Global estimates 2024, trends and the road forward This report underscores a stark reality that while gains have been made, millions of children are still being …