REMINDER - "The Impact of 21st Century Slavery and Human Trafficking on Development" discussed in the Preston auditorium on Monday, December 10 at noon

To raise awareness and to mark International Human Rights Day 2007, the Human
Development Network, the Infoshop and the Library and Archives of Development
will sponsor a panel discussion on

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Dubbed as ?the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world?, slavery and
human trafficking preys on the poorest segments of population. The panel will
present factors that contribute to the growth of forced labor and trafficking,
as well as discuss how international development institutions can help eradicate
slavery. Gain more knowledge on a topic that devastates over 27 million poor
people around the world today. Join the discussion on

Monday, December 10 at noon in Preston auditorium

Note: This button will also add the event to
your Lotus Notes calendar
For non bank staff, please RSVP to
InfoShopevents@worldbank.org
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