My dearest and adorable friends
The 2nd of December marks the International Day
for the Abolition of Slavery.
This year's International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
comes as the international community is intensifying efforts to eradicate
poverty and forge a post-2015 development agenda.
In pursuing these goals, it is vital that we give special
consideration to ending modern-day slavery and servitude which affects the
poorest, most socially excluded groups - including migrants, women,
discriminated ethnic groups, minorities and indigenous peoples.
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO),
there are currently an estimated 21 million forced labour victims worldwide,
creating US$ 150 billion in illegal profits in the private economy each year.
Nowadays slavery has taken a new shape, confiscating of
passports, lured by false promises are still being done by many countries.
However as per UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, there has
been important progress in the last year.
A number of countries have acted to combat slavery through
stronger domestic legislation and greater coordination. More and more
businesses are working to ensure their activities do not cause or contribute to
contemporary forms of slavery in the workplace and their
supply chains."
Stand against slavery…
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