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On any particular day, 49.6 million people are enslaved in contemporary slavery. They either are compelled to labour despite their wishes or are married against their desire. In accordance with the 2021 Global Estimates concerning Modern Slavery, issued on September 12, 2022, they are either compelled to labor without their consent or are in a forced marriage. Forced work represented 27.6 million individuals subjected to contemporary slavery, while forced marriage accounted for 22 million. According to the new figures, forced labour & forced marriage have grown dramatically in the previous 5 years.
Key Takeaways
- According to the 2021 Global Estimates Concerning Modern Slavery, published on September 12, 2022, people are either forced to work without their consent or are married against their will.
- According to new data, forced labour and forced marriage have increased dramatically in the previous five years.
- According to research released by the International Labour organisation, Walk Free, and the International Association for Migration, ten million more people will be imprisoned in modern-day slavery in 2021 than in 2016.
- The COVID-19 epidemic increased the likelihood of modern slavery, making it much more challenging to achieve the goal of eradicating it among minors by 2025 and globally by 2030.
- Compelled marriage refers to situations in which a person is forced to marry against their will.
The Report of the ILO (International Labour Organisation)
According to research released by the International Labour organisation, Walk Free, as well as the International Association for Migration, there will be Ten million more individuals imprisoned in modern-day slavery in 2021 than in 2016. Women & children were particularly at risk. The Asia-Pacific area has the most persons in modern slavery, with Arab states having the most significant frequency. However, no established or emerging region was immune to the practice. The COVID-19 epidemic raised the likelihood of contemporary slavery, making the goal of eradicating it among minors by 2025 and globally by 2030 much more challenging.
Forced Labour & Marriage
The two main components of modern-day slavery are forced labor & forced marriage. According to the ILO Forced Labour Convention of 1930, forced labour is “any job or service levied from any individual under the threat of any punishment and to which the claimed individual really hasn’t given himself willingly.” On any day, 11.8 million of the 27.6 million persons subjected to forced labour are women & girls, whereas 3.3 million include children
The Asia-Pacific region is home to 15.1 million forced labourers, followed by Europe & Central Asia (4.1 million), Africa (3.8 million), the Americas (3.6 million), & Arab states (0.9 million). According to the 2021 World Estimates on Modern Slavery, private operators imposed 86% of all slave labor — 63% in forceful labor abuse and 23% in forced corporate sexual abuse. The remainder, 14%, was provided for through state-imposed slave labor. Migrant employees have more danger of pressured work than regular workers since they are not covered by the law & can assert their liberties.
Compelled marriage pertains to instances in which a person is forced to get married against their will. Child marriage is often regarded as a type of forced marriage. The number of persons living in forced marriage increased by 6.6 million between 2016 & 2021. The growth in forceful marriage could be explained in part by the combination of problems like the COVID-19 epidemic, wars, & climate disruption.
These problems have resulted in record rises in extreme poverty, reduced education levels, a surge in forced migration, & a considerable increase in complaints of gender-based assault. These risk variables are linked to an increased susceptibility to forceful marriage.
Migrants Are Highly Susceptible to Forced Labour
Migrant employees are over 3 times as likely than non-migrant grownup workers to be subjected to forced labour. Whereas labour migration seems to have a generally positive impact on individuals, homes, societies, & communities, this study highlights how migrants are highly susceptible to forced labour & trafficking, either as a result of unusual or poorly regulated migration or unjustified and unethical selection processes.
“It is alarming that contemporary slavery’s position is not changing. Nothing can excuse the continuation of this serious violation of human rights,” stated Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour organisation. “We know what has to be accomplished and that it is doable.” National policies and regulations must be effective. However, governments can’t do it alone. International norms are a solid foundation, and a hands-on-deck attitude is required. Trade organisations, employer associations, civil society, & ordinary citizens all play vital roles.”
“This study emphasises the necessity of guaranteeing that all movement is safe, fair, and legal,” stated IOM General Director António Vitorino. Lowering migrants’ weakness to forced labor & human trafficking is first & foremost dependent on national legal and policy structures that regard, defend, and satisfy the fundamental rights and liberties of all migrants – & potential migrants – throughout all phases of the process of migration, despite of their relocation status. To counteract these appalling trends, the community must work collectively by adopting the International Conventions for Migration.”
Asia-Pacific Area
The Asia-Pacific region accounts for over two-thirds of all forceful weddings (14.2 million). It is accompanied by 14.5% in Africa (around 3.2 million) & 10.4% in Central Asia and Europe (2.3 million). COVID-19 has raised the possibility of forced marriage across all regions. In Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Indonesia, India, Sudan, Yemen, Egypt, Jordan, Uganda, Senegal, & the Congo’s Democratic Republic, there has been a rise in child & forced marriages. Once compelled to marry, the victim is more vulnerable to additional exploitation, such as sexual exploitation, household slavery, abuse, and various types of forced labor both within & outside the house.
