The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the increasing global threat of “modern slavery,” affecting nearly 50 million people in 2021. On the occasion of the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, described slavery as a “historical horror and a modern insult.” Guterres highlighted the exploitation, mistreatment, or killing of millions of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade. In 2021, about 10 million people fell victim to modern slavery, raising the total global count to 50 million, with women and children remaining highly vulnerable.
Guterres emphasized the need for global action against this crisis, urging nations to acknowledge the truth and provide reparations. He also called for the enactment of laws to protect the rights of victims and to eliminate practices and conditions that allow modern slavery to thrive. These statements come at a time of growing global awareness of the dangers of modern slavery and the urgent need to combat it effectively.
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