BBC (May 11): Millions 'live in modern slavery'

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BBC (May 11): Millions 'live in modern slavery'

From the BBC Online
Dated Wednesday May 11

Millions 'live in modern slavery'

Some 12.3 million people are enslaved worldwide, according to a major report.
The International Labour Organization says 2.4 million of them are victims of trafficking, and their labour generates profits of over $30bn.

The ILO says that while the figures may be lower than recent estimates, they reflect reported cases which may rise as societies face the problem.

The report calls for a global alliance to improve laws and raise awareness of what it calls a "hidden" issue.

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charleslb

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Sun Nov-14-10 10:36 PM
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1. Slavery in One Form or Another is the Lot of Most of Humanity

Billions live in wage slavery!

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