Modern slavery
“Global Estimates of Modern Slavery” report
The 2021 Global Estimates for Modern Slavery, which was recently released by the International Labour Organization (ILO), revealed a spike in the instances of forced labour. Highlights In 2021, 50 million people were living in modern slavery, of which 28 ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
August 23: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition is observed every year on 23 August with the aim of remembering the millions of victims of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Named by UNESCO, this day was first ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
August 23: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 23, every year. This day is observed with the aim of memorialising millions of people who were the victims of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed on March 25, annually. Highlights Speaking on the occasion, the UN Chief underlined the need of addressing pernicious and persistent consequences of slavery. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
2 December: International Day for Abolition of Slavery
Every year 2 December is observed as International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, across the world. The yearly event is organized by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and was first celebrated in 1986. International Day for Abolition of Slavery ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justice 2019
This year’s Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justice (MTMA) dedicated to the memory of the Saint of Kolkata, went to a number of people from India and abroad. The awards will be presented to the laureates on 3 November ..
UK to fund Anti-Slavery Projects
Britain pledged £4 million to support global anti-slavery projects, from sexually exploited girls in Ethiopia to migrant workers in Malaysia and Mauritius. It also committed about 200 million pounds in aid funding to combat modern-day slavery overseas, and given millions ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: December 2
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed on December 2 every year with an objective to raise awareness about slavery and its impact on the society. This day marks adaptation of resolution ‘Convention for the Suppression of ..