Summary

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences, discusses the Sustainable Development Goals and slavery eradication efforts.

The Special Rapporteur begins by summarizing her activities over the past year. She then discusses how the continued prevalence of contemporary forms of slavery can in many ways be seen as a symptom of the weaknesses in the efforts to achieve sustainable development and explores the systemic socioeconomic trends that have contributed to that continued widespread prevalence. She then analyses the Sustainable Development Goals and discusses how the formulation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the inclusion of a specific target on slavery present a historic opportunity. She also discusses the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, as well as issues of resource mobilization and how they have an impact on the ability of the international community to maximize relevant opportunities vis-à-vis slavery eradication efforts. She concludes by presenting recommendations to Member States and other stakeholders.