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'''Slavery''' is a form of [[force]]d [[labor]] in which people are considered to be, or treated as, the [[property]] of others. Slaves can be held against their [[will]] from the time of their capture, purchase or birth, and deprived of the right to leave, to refuse to work, or to receive compensation (such as wages). [[Evidence]] of slavery predates written records, and has existed to varying extents, forms and periods in almost all [[culture]]s and continents.[1] In some societies, slavery existed as a legal institution or socio-economic system, but today it is formally outlawed in nearly all countries. Nevertheless, the [[practice]] continues in various forms around the world.[2][3].

'''Slavery''' is a form of [[force]]d [[labor]] in which people are considered to be, or treated as, the [[property]] of others. Slaves can be held against their [[will]] from the time of their capture, purchase or birth, and deprived of the right to leave, to refuse to work, or to receive compensation (such as wages). [[Evidence]] of slavery predates written records, and has existed to varying extents, forms and periods in almost all [[culture]]s and continents.[1] In some societies, slavery existed as a legal institution or socio-economic system, but today it is formally outlawed in nearly all countries. Nevertheless, the [[practice]] continues in various forms around the world.[2][3].

 

Freedom from slavery is an internationally recognized human right. Article 4 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states:

Freedom from slavery is an internationally recognized human right. Article 4 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states:

<blockquote>No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.[4]</blockquote>

<blockquote>No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.[4]</blockquote>