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ILO estimates suggest 21 million people are trapped in some form of modern slavery, generating $150 billion in illegal profits annually. As Obama signed a new ruling that bars U.S. imports of goods made by convict, forced or indentured labor, the push to explore forced labor in global supply chains is growing.  

Concordia’s Pregibon stated that the only way to tackle the issue is through collaboration: “We need to bring together private-sector entities, public-sector entities and nonprofits to find a mutual ground where they can discuss this issue openly and find the best way to tackle it,” she said. “Corporations are encouraged to use their reach and leverage their businesses.”

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