| Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Current Affairs Topic: Indices and reports, Issue: Forced Labour. |
Context: A report titled “Profits and poverty: The economics of forced labour” released by ILO.
Highlights (Data for mains)
- An estimated 27.6 million people engage in forced labour globally, with an increase of 2.7 million between 2016 and 2021.
- Forced commercial sexual exploitation generates 73% of total illegal profits, despite only 27% of victims being involved.
Recommendations:
- Urgent international action is needed addressing the role of forced labour in perpetuating poverty and exploitation.
- Investment in enforcement, legal frameworks, official training.
- A comprehensive approach including tackling root causes, safeguarding victims, and promoting fair labor practices.
