Modern Forms of Slavery

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Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat human trafficking?

  1. International Labour Organization (ILO)

  2. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

  3. International Organization for Migration (IOM)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ILO, UNODC, and IOM are all involved in coordinating global efforts to combat human trafficking.

What is the estimated number of people in modern slavery worldwide?

  1. 10 million

  2. 25 million

  3. 40 million

  4. 50 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Labour Organization estimates that there are 40 million people in modern slavery worldwide.

Which country has the highest number of people in modern slavery?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Pakistan

  4. Nigeria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has the highest number of people in modern slavery, with an estimated 18.3 million people.

What is the most common form of modern slavery?

  1. Forced labor

  2. Debt bondage

  3. Human trafficking

  4. Child labor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Forced labor is the most common form of modern slavery, accounting for 68% of all cases.

What is debt bondage?

  1. A system in which a person is forced to work to pay off a debt

  2. A system in which a person is forced to work for no pay

  3. A system in which a person is forced to work in dangerous or unhealthy conditions

  4. A system in which a person is forced to work for long hours


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Debt bondage is a system in which a person is forced to work to pay off a debt, often with no end in sight.

What is the difference between human trafficking and smuggling?

  1. Human trafficking involves the movement of people for the purpose of exploitation, while smuggling involves the movement of people for the purpose of illegal entry into a country.

  2. Human trafficking involves the movement of people for the purpose of sexual exploitation, while smuggling involves the movement of people for the purpose of labor exploitation.

  3. Human trafficking involves the movement of people for the purpose of forced labor, while smuggling involves the movement of people for the purpose of debt bondage.

  4. Human trafficking involves the movement of people for the purpose of child labor, while smuggling involves the movement of people for the purpose of organ trafficking.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Human trafficking involves the movement of people for the purpose of exploitation, while smuggling involves the movement of people for the purpose of illegal entry into a country.

What are some of the risk factors for modern slavery?

  1. Poverty

  2. Unemployment

  3. Lack of education

  4. Discrimination

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Poverty, unemployment, lack of education, and discrimination are all risk factors for modern slavery.

What are some of the consequences of modern slavery?

  1. Physical and psychological harm

  2. Loss of freedom

  3. Economic exploitation

  4. Social isolation

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Modern slavery can have a devastating impact on victims, including physical and psychological harm, loss of freedom, economic exploitation, and social isolation.

What can be done to combat modern slavery?

  1. Increase awareness of the issue

  2. Strengthen laws and enforcement

  3. Support victims of modern slavery

  4. Promote responsible business practices

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

There is no single solution to combatting modern slavery. A comprehensive approach is needed that includes increasing awareness of the issue, strengthening laws and enforcement, supporting victims of modern slavery, and promoting responsible business practices.

What is the role of consumers in combating modern slavery?

  1. Buy products from companies that are committed to ethical sourcing

  2. Avoid buying products that are made in countries with high rates of modern slavery

  3. Support organizations that are working to combat modern slavery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consumers can play a role in combating modern slavery by buying products from companies that are committed to ethical sourcing, avoiding buying products that are made in countries with high rates of modern slavery, and supporting organizations that are working to combat modern slavery.

What is the role of businesses in combating modern slavery?

  1. Adopt and implement a code of conduct that prohibits modern slavery

  2. Conduct due diligence on suppliers to ensure that they are not involved in modern slavery

  3. Provide training to employees on how to identify and report modern slavery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Businesses can play a role in combating modern slavery by adopting and implementing a code of conduct that prohibits modern slavery, conducting due diligence on suppliers to ensure that they are not involved in modern slavery, and providing training to employees on how to identify and report modern slavery.

What is the role of governments in combating modern slavery?

  1. Enact and enforce laws that prohibit modern slavery

  2. Provide support to victims of modern slavery

  3. Work with other countries to combat modern slavery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governments can play a role in combating modern slavery by enacting and enforcing laws that prohibit modern slavery, providing support to victims of modern slavery, and working with other countries to combat modern slavery.

What is the role of international organizations in combating modern slavery?

  1. Coordinate global efforts to combat modern slavery

  2. Provide technical assistance to countries to help them combat modern slavery

  3. Raise awareness of the issue of modern slavery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International organizations can play a role in combating modern slavery by coordinating global efforts to combat modern slavery, providing technical assistance to countries to help them combat modern slavery, and raising awareness of the issue of modern slavery.

What is the role of civil society organizations in combating modern slavery?

  1. Provide direct assistance to victims of modern slavery

  2. Advocate for policies that combat modern slavery

  3. Raise awareness of the issue of modern slavery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Civil society organizations can play a role in combating modern slavery by providing direct assistance to victims of modern slavery, advocating for policies that combat modern slavery, and raising awareness of the issue of modern slavery.

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