Our children are our future! Protect them to have a better future for the generations to come...safeguard their interests!
#childprotection
#familyprotection
#childslavery
#childabuse
Despite the fact that we are living in 21st century with the most modern amenities and technology all around us... unfortunately, #slavery still exists in the world today.
According to the #Global #Slavery Index 2021, an #estimated 40.3 million people are currently living in some form of #modern #slavery.
Forced labor
Forced marriage
Forced sexual exploitation
Child labor
#Child-labor is also a form of #slavery, affecting an estimated 152 million children #worldwide.
Regions affected
Highest prevalence of modern #slavery found in sub-Saharan #Africa, followed by #Asia and the #Pacific.
Economic impact
The #economic cost of modern #slavery is estimated to be over $350 billion per year. This includes the cost of #human #trafficking, lost productivity, and the cost of providing services to #victims.
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#Stopchildslavery
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