Modern slavery traps 40.3 million people around the world
North Korea had the highest concentration of modern slavery, but Australia, Europe and the U.S. also had growing numbers.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a South Asian country facing one of the world's most severe humanitarian and human rights crises. In 2025, the UN estimates that 22.9 million people, including 12.4 million children, will require humanitarian assistance. This includes widespread food insecurity and limited access to healthcare.
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Record 68.5 million people globally forced to flee their homes in 2017
In a world of 7.6 billion people, 44,500 people a day — one person every two seconds — are displaced, the U.N. said.
Refugee crises around the world push nations' limits of capacity
Lagging financial help for displaced people has raised concerns that it could destabilize neighbors and regions.