A/74/179
Report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of
slavery, including its causes and consequences
Summary
In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery,
including its causes and consequences, discusses child slavery and the various forms
in which it manifests today. Existing key obligations on Member States in preventing
and addressing child slavery are also assessed.
The Special Rapporteur begins by assessing relevant legislative frameworks and
definitions; she continues by highlighting manifestations of child slavery in different
regions as well as the phenomenon’s root causes and she assesses the impact of child
slavery on the victims. Finally, the Special Rapporteur outlines possible strategies to
prevent and eliminate child slavery before presenting recommendations to Member
States and other stakeholders, including businesses, for eradicating child slavery at the
global and at the national level, including in the light of States ’ commitments made
under the Sustainable Development Goals.
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