Human Interest
‘#My Freedom Day’ kicks off around the globe─── 09:36 Tue, 14 Mar 2017
The 14th of March was chosen by students across the world to stand up and highlight modern slavery and celebrate their freedom.
To mark the day, students planned many events and are committed and passionate to raise awareness of the disturbing situation worldwide.
More than 45 million people around the world are trapped in modern slavery and that is just an estimate - the true total could be many more.
Workers enslaved to pay off debts, women trafficked into prostitution or forced to become domestic servants.
The Global Slavery Index says modern day slavery is thriving and is very profitable for some.
The index is published by the Walk Free Foundation, an Australian group campaigning to stamp out the slave trade.
Judging by their latest study of 167 countries, there is a long way to go.
Slavery is sanctioned by some governments, including North Korea, where an estimated one in every 20 people is enslaved.
With so many millions around the world forced to work against their will, is there any hope of ending their bondage?
How many slaves work for you?
An online survey was developed by the U.S. State Department and anti-slavery organisation Made in a Free World. To be conscious of your slavery footprint, take part in the survey at http://slaveryfootprint.org/survey
OFM News/-News24.com