New data reveals 71% of victims are female and other modern slavery news

Millions in Slavery Worldwide. Where Are They? September 20, 2017 New data released this week estimates that 40.3 million people were in modern slavery in 2016. The International Labour Office (ILO) and Walk Free Foundation revealed their joint figures at the United Nations, as reported in this Washington Post article.   READ NOW   Rohingya Muslims Face Risks Fleeing Myanmar September 20, 2017 The United Nations migration agency on Wednesday announced that hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims have run away from the dangers and violence in Myanmar. And they continue to be at risk of becoming victims of human trafficking.     READ NOW   Forced Child Marriage in Hyderabad, India  September 20, 2017 Police in Hyderabad, India arrested five Omani, three Qatari nationals, and three religious leaders on Wednesday and charged them with human trafficking and child marriage. The arrests followed an investigation regarding the rising number of such cases in the area.   READ NOW   Young Children Forced to Work Kilns With Parents in India  Families working in Indian kilns insist that their children work alongside them in order to reach the quota needed to earn them a minimum wage. A Reuters article reported that about 80% of the young workers are between 5 and 14 years old.   Read Now >> At What Cost is Italy Slowing the Flow of Migrants? Europe works to stay ahead of the heavy flow of migrants, they are especially concerned with how they can stop the Libyan militias that rule the human trafficking business from the numerous boats that cross the Mediterranean. Read Now >> U.S. Government Commits $25 Million to the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery  The Freedom Fund reported that a commitment of $25 million was made by the U.S. Government to initiate the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery. Read Now >> Here's How You Can Help Stop Modern Slavery  There is a new platform initiated by the Evening Standard that shows Londoners that they have the power to help stop modern-day slavery. The innovative online tool was developed with anti-slavery advocates Freedom United and offers advice on detecting signs and helping victims. Read Now >>