There Are More Slaves in the World Than Ever - These Countries Have the Most

Modern slavery is a pervasive issue affecting an estimated 50 million people globally, with vulnerable populations like women, children, and migrants facing the most severe consequences.

Slavery is often exacerbated by economic downturns which not only reduce funding to combat it but also put more individuals at risk of falling into servitude.

The kafala system in countries like Kuwait effectively reduces migrant workers to near-slavery by tying them to their employers, thus enabling widespread exploitation and abuse.

In several nations, modern slavery is either overlooked or even supported by the government, indicating a systemic issue that allows for the perpetuation of this human rights violation.

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