Global Estimates of Modern Slavery Report

This report titled 'Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage' is published by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Walk Free, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). It presents a comprehensive analysis of modern slavery, highlighting that approximately 50 million individuals are subjected to forced labour or forced marriage globally. The report indicates a significant increase in forced labour cases since the previous estimates in 2017, with 27.6 million people in forced labour and 22 million in forced marriage. It discusses the impact of recent global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, on the prevalence of modern slavery, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action from governments and various societal stakeholders to address this issue. The methodology for the estimates is detailed in the annex, and the report underscores the importance of social dialogue and cooperation among different sectors to combat modern slavery effectively.