Slavery did not end with abolition in the 19th century. The practice still continues today in one form or another in every country in the world. From women forced into prostitution, children and adults forced to work in agriculture, domestic work, or factories and sweatshops producing goods for global supply chains, entire families forced to work for nothing to pay off generational debts; or girls forced to marry older men, the illegal practice still blights contemporary world.
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Infographics: Countries with most people living in slavery
Contemporary slavery takes various forms and affects people of all ages, gender and races. The following infographic from The Global Slavery Index 2013 portrays an appalling picture, including that of Nepal.
