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50 Million People Are Living in ‘Modern Slavery’

Por: Time World May 25, 2023

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UNITED NATIONS — The world’s 20 richest countries are fueling forced labor and account for over half the estimated 50 million people living in “modern slavery,” according to a report released Wednesday. The report by the Walk Free foundation, a rights group that focuses on modern slavery, said six members of the Group of 20 nations have the largest number of people in modern slavery – either in forced labor or forced marriage. India... + full article



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