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Pictures of people chained or cuffed and made to work on farms often conjure up at the mention of slavery. But modern slavery can be difficult to identify and persists in all continents of the world at an alarming rate. According to Anti-Slavery Australia, almost 40.3 million people currently live in slavery. Knowing what causes modern slavery is a critical step towards eradicating it. If we understand what causes modern slavery, we can know what to look for in our businesses and supply chains to help identify and prevent it. This blog post lists the top 5 reasons why modern slavery still thrives in our world today. Top 5 Drivers of Modern Slavery Enslaved people often have little or no freedom to select a vocation in the first place. This is often because of their modest social backgrounds. They cannot raise their voice against slavery as they rarely have any other means to survive. Some of the most common drivers for modern slavery include: 1. Poverty According to Anti-Slavery Au...