Washington D.C., Oct 20, 2013 / 15:11 pm
Modern day slavery is prevalent throughout the world even though it goes by different names, a human rights activist has clarified in light of a new worldwide report.
"Modern day slavery has many faces," said Dr. Ana Steele told CNA, explaining that the United Nations' definition includes "the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labor services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs."
Regardless of what form it takes, the Dalit Freedom Network USA and Dalit Freedom Network UK president explained, "it is incumbent on each one of us to combat modern day slavery wherever it exists."
Her comments come in the wake of the release of the 2013 Global Slavery Index which detailed the various kinds of modern-day slavery as well as countries with the highest density.