Name: How to combat modern slavery
Uploaded: 2010-03-29T09:10:00Z
Duration: 17 min 44 s
Description: In this moving yet pragmatic talk, Kevin Bales explains the business of modern slavery, a multibillion-dollar economy that underpins some of the worst industries on earth. He shares stats and personal stories from his on-the-ground research -- and names the price of freeing every slave on earth right now.

In this moving yet pragmatic talk, Kevin Bales explains the business of modern slavery, a multibillion-dollar economy that underpins some of the worst industries on earth. He shares stats and personal stories from his on-the-ground research -- and names the price of freeing every slave on earth right now.

Kevin Bales: How to combat modern slavery

How to combat modern slavery

Exploring the shadows of modern society reveals a harrowing truth: slavery persists, fueled by profit over human rights.

The economic crime of slavery thrives in obscurity, costing as little as $90 to claim a human life in some regions today.

Eradicating slavery is within reach, requiring an estimated $10.8 billion, less than what's spent annually on potato chips.