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Over 40 million people caught in modern slavery, 152 million in child labour – UN

Over 40 million people caught in modern slavery, 152 million in child labour – UN

Sep 20, 2017, at 05:29 am

New York, Sept 19(Just Earth News): More than 40 million people around the world were victims of modern slavery – forced labour and forced marriage – in 2016, a United Nations study has found, revealing the true scale of such practices that disproportionately affect women and girls.

UN marks World Day Against Child Labour

UN marks World Day Against Child Labour

Jun 13, 2014, at 05:36 pm

New York, Jun 13 (IBNS): United Nations officials on Thursday marked the World Day Against Child Labour by highlighting the crucial role of social protection in keeping boys and girls out of a heinous practice that robs them of their childhood and threatens their prospects for a better future.