The figure includes some 25 million people who were in forced labour — made to work under threat or coercion — and 15 million people in forced marriage, according to a report. Just over four million are victims of work imposed by state authorities such as forced labour in prison or abuse of army conscripts. Women and girlsWomen and girls account for 71 percent of the slaves, or nearly 29 million people. Around 15.4 million people are married against their will, of whom more than a third are below 18 years of age. Women account for 99 percent of victims of forced labour via prostitution.

Source: The Guardian November 24, 2017 10:52 UTC