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What did a report by the international Rights group walk free suggest about the number of modern day slavery victims?
What did a report by the international Rights group walk free suggest about the number of modern day slavery victims?
- The figure increased by 10 million within five years (correct)
- The figure decreased by 10 million within five years
- The figure remained stable over the years
- The figure is unknown
What did the report find to be among the most prevalent forms of modern slavery?
What did the report find to be among the most prevalent forms of modern slavery?
- Child marriage
- Debt bondage
- Forced labor (correct)
- Human trafficking
What did the findings show about the contribution of consumerism and demands from Rich nations to the modern day slavery problem?
What did the findings show about the contribution of consumerism and demands from Rich nations to the modern day slavery problem?
- They are unaware of the problem
- They are contributing to the problem (correct)
- They have no impact on the problem
- They are reducing the problem
What are some of the factors exposing entire communities to exploitation, according to the text?
What are some of the factors exposing entire communities to exploitation, according to the text?
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Which type of countries are at the center of the modern day slavery issue, based on the text?
Which type of countries are at the center of the modern day slavery issue, based on the text?
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Modern Day Slavery Report
- According to a report by the international rights group, Walk Free, there are approximately 40.3 million modern day slavery victims worldwide.
Prevalent Forms of Modern Slavery
- The report found that the most prevalent forms of modern slavery include forced labor, forced marriage, and sexual exploitation.
Contribution of Consumerism and Rich Nations
- The findings suggest that consumerism and demands from rich nations contribute to the modern day slavery problem, as they create a demand for cheap goods and services, often produced using forced labor.
Factors Exposing Communities to Exploitation
- Poverty, lack of education, and migrant status are among the factors that expose entire communities to exploitation and increase their vulnerability to modern day slavery.
Countries at the Center of Modern Day Slavery
- The report suggests that developing countries, particularly those with weak governance and instability, are at the center of the modern day slavery issue, with the majority of victims found in Asia, particularly in India, China, and Indonesia.
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