Understanding the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
| Aspect | Details |
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| Why in News | The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed on December 2 to combat modern forms of slavery and promote human rights. |
| History & Significance | Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1949 to mark the adoption of the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others. Focuses on eradicating modern slavery, including human trafficking, forced labor, and child exploitation. |
| Forms of Modern Slavery | - Human trafficking: Recruitment and exploitation of individuals through coercion. - Forced labor: Work under threat or unpaid. - Child labor: Deprivation of education and childhood. - Sexual slavery: Commercial sexual exploitation. - Forced marriage: Compulsion into marriage. - Descent-based slavery: Hereditary servitude. |
| UN Report on Slavery | - One in ten children globally is involved in labor. - 27.6 million people were in forced labor globally (2021). - Majority of cases in Asia-Pacific (15.1 million). - Most forced labor occurs in the private sector (86%). |
| Slavery in India | - Highest global number of modern slavery victims, with 11 million people affected (2023 Global Slavery Index). - Predominantly seen in brick kilns, human trafficking, and child exploitation. - Deeply rooted in systemic inequalities and societal structures. |
| Global Initiatives | - UN efforts: Conventions and protocols to combat human trafficking and forced labor. - ILO Reports: Address global trends in forced labor and exploitation. |