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Debt bondage and forced labor are both categorized as forms of modern slavery [1], with debt bondage serving as a specific manifestation or subset of forced labor [2], [3]. While they are sometimes distinguished by the nature of the initial agreement [4], they are frequently grouped together in discussions regarding exploitative labor practices [5].
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Debt bondage en.wikipedia.org 3 facts
measurementIn 2021, the International Labour Organization estimated that 5.8 million people, or 20.9% of the 27.6 million people participating in forced labour, were in debt bondage.
claimDebt bondage is distinct from forced labor and human trafficking because it involves a person consciously pledging to work to repay a debt rather than being placed into labor against their will.
claimDebt bondage, forced labour, and human trafficking are distinct terms, although all are defined as forms or variations of slavery.
Learn about Five Forms of Slavery - Human Trafficking Search humantraffickingsearch.org 1 fact
claimChildren can be enslaved in debt bondage, forced labor, prostitution, armies, domestic work, and other forms of hazardous work.
Tracking historical progress against slavery and forced labor ourworldindata.org 1 fact
claimForced labor manifests in various forms, including chattel slavery (where a person is legally treated as property), debt bondage (where a person is pressured to repay a loan with unfair or unclear terms), and document confiscation (where an employer takes away a worker's ID or passport).