The launch of the Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking at the United Nations on April 8, 2025, underscores the urgent need for international collaboration to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking by 2030. Chaired by former British Prime Minister Baroness Theresa May, the Commission’s report, titled “No Country is Immune: Working Together to End Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking,” reveals that over 50 million individuals are currently trapped in modern slavery worldwide, generating at least $236 billion in illegal profits annually.
The report highlights various forms of modern slavery, including forced labor, exploitative child labor, forced marriage, and human trafficking. It emphasizes that no nation is immune to these issues and calls for comprehensive global action. The Commission advocates for the enforcement of robust domestic legislation with a unified definition of modern slavery, enhanced corporate accountability in global supply chains, and active engagement with civil society organizations, especially in conflict and crisis settings. https://www.arise.tv/anti-slavery-report-over-50-million-people-globally-are-trapped-in-modern-slavery/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
A significant contribution to the Commission’s efforts is the Framework of Analysis for Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking, developed by Professor Andrew Thompson and his team from Oxford University. This framework aims to assist international non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations in identifying potential victims and understanding the cultural and societal norms that lead to exploitation. Professor Thompson emphasized the importance of historical knowledge and interdisciplinary approaches in addressing these challenges. https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-04-09-oxford-humanities-team-delivers-framework-tackling-modern-slavery-and-human?utm_source=chatgpt.com
The Commission’s findings serve as a call to action for governments, businesses, and civil society to prioritize the fight against modern slavery. It stresses that achieving a world without modern slavery is possible through decisive and collective global efforts.
Modern slavery and human trafficking are among the most pressing human rights challenges of our time. With 50 million people trapped in forced labour or forced marriage—a 10 million increase since 2016—the need for decisive action has never been greater. Climate change, conflict, poverty, inequality, and organized crime are exacerbating vulnerabilities, making this a defining moment for collective action.
The long day ended remembering past/present echoes of Sisters, Clergy, NGOs saving, protecting , vulnerable people, restoring dignity, family security and plus.
Ended for me with this resonance: FIGHTING THE SCOURGE WITH COURAGE & CONVICTION, that’s authentic compassion in ACTION
The Launch of Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
