Image result for International Labour OrganisationThe International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Friday(Dec.2) said that more than 21 million workers are still trapped in slavery and forced labour around the world .
The ILO Director-General, Mr. Guy Ryder, said this in his message to mark the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.
The  International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is celebrated annually on December 2.
According to Ryder, the numbers are staggering as the 21 million include women, men and children, which generate $150bn in illicit profits for those who exploit them.
Ryder said that 21 million women, men and children trapped in forced labour around the world, generated $150bn in illicit profits for those who exploit them.
He said, “Forced labour takes many forms, including commercial sexual exploitation, debt bondage or traditional slavery, and is present in many sectors, such as agriculture, construction, domestic work or fishing.
“But there is hope. There is a widespread commitment to end forced labour as the ILO Forced Labour Protocol that was adopted in 2014 is now in to force.
“The Protocol’s provision on remedies and compensation is a powerful instrument, if used effectively, will provide justice to the many victims of forced labour.
“This will also make it less profitable to those tempted to use forced labour.”