MODERN SLAVERY: UN RIGHTS EXPERTS WELCOME NEW INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT ON FORCED LABOUR WHICH INCLUDES PRISON LABOUR

Guy Perea Presidential Elector President of The United States

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Web version   New York Jun 13 2014 10:00AM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Bonded child labourer, Pakistan. Photo: ILO/M.Crozet MODERN SLAVERY: UN RIGHTS EXPERTS WELCOME NEW INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT ON FORCED LABOUR A group of United Nations independent experts on slavery, migrants, trafficking, sale and sexual exploitation of children, and internally displaced persons today welcomed this week’s adoption of a legally binding international Protocol to tackle forced labour worldwide and end what they call ‘modern slavery.’ Read more RELATED Marking World Day, UN stresses role of social protection in ending child labour United Nations officials today marked the World Day Against Child Labour by highlighting the crucial role of social protection in keeping boys and girls out of a heinous practice that robs them of their childhood and threatens their prospects for a better future. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media