Case studies

Frank, who was sold into slavery by his son-in-law. Courtesy of Balazs Szekelyhidi

These twelve case studies contain accounts of real situations that illustrate different forms of contemporary slavery, with questions and discussion points.

Find out information about the countries| where the case studies are based.

Child Slavery

• Case study 1, Rambho (India, 2004)
• Case study 2, Rama (India, 2004)

Forced labour

• Case study 3, Frank (Hungary, 2010)
• Case study 4, Vi (Vietnamese, 2001)
• Case study 5, "Karina" (Britain, 2006)
• Case study 6, Seba (France, 1996)

Forced labour for the state

• Case study 7, Sam (China, 2003)
• Case study 8, Jennifer (China, 2005)

Bonded labour

• Case study 9, Shanti (India, 2001)
• Case study 10, Munni (India, 2004)

Wartime Enslavement

• Case study 11, Achai (Sudan, 1999)
• Case study 12, Mary (Sudan, 1999)