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Modern slavery is increasing – 1 in every 150 people are victims

An increase in extreme poverty since the pandemic began has contributed to the rise in modern slavery

An increase in extreme poverty since the pandemic began has contributed to the rise in modern slavery Image: Unsplash/Atul Pandey

Stephen Hall
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There are almost 50 million people in modern slavery. Image: International Labour Organization

The private economy is the main source of the rise in modern slavery.
The private economy is the main source of the rise in modern slavery. Image: International Labour Organization

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