FORUM: "END MODERN SLAVERY." International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2022.
Modern slavery is all around us, but most people don't even realize it. The focus of this day is on eradicating contemporary forms of slavery.The mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery includes but is not limited to issues such as: traditional slavery, forced labour, debt bondage, serfdom, children working in slavery or slavery-like conditions, domestic servitude, sexual slavery, and servile forms of marriage. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #StandUp4HumanRights.
Statement by the United Nations Secretary-General on International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2022.
As we commemorate the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, we need to recognize that the legacy of the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans reverberates to this day, scarring our societies and impeding equitable development.
We must also identify and eradicate contemporary forms of slavery, such as trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, child labour, forced marriage and the use of children in armed conflict. The latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery on forced labour and forced marriage reveal that, in 2021, some 50 million persons were thus enslaved, and this number has been growing.
The most marginalized groups remain particularly vulnerable, including ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, migrants, children and persons with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. The majority of these vulnerable persons are women.
On this International Day, I call on Governments and societies to recommit to eradicating slavery. Increased action needs to be taken with full participation of all stakeholders, including the private sector, trade unions, civil society and human rights institutions. I also urge all countries to protect and uphold the rights of victims and survivors of slavery.
United Nations Secretary-General.
On December 2ndy's for the obsrvance of the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, see how you can make a difference,
50 for Freedom campaign
We have the chance to make history. The ILO’s Protocol on Forced Labour could restore hope and freedom to millions of people trapped in modern slavery. But first it must be ratified by countries around the world.
What you can do to help end Modern Slavery!
- Make a positive difference in People's Lives.
- Be active in your community to end contemporary forms of slavery.
- Volunteer with an anti-slavery organization near you and encouage your friends to do the same.
- Call on world leaders to ratify the ILO's Protocol on Forced Labour!
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