TRABALHO ESCRAVO NO BRASIL CONTEMPORÂNEO: IMPACTOS NO ATINGIMENTO DOS OBJETIVOS DO DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL

Abstract

Although the abolition of slavery in Brazil occurred 135 years ago, the persistence of slavery-like labor is an alarming reality. Annually thousands of people are rescued from this practice, which has remarkable similarities with the exploitation that has already been extinct in the country. When analyzing data from victims of this system we identified a common profile marked by inequalities such as low education, poorness and hunger. Most of these victims come from the Northeast region, accentuating regional disparities. These issues are intrinsically linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations (UN) in 2015. In our research we addressed five of the seventeen SDGs that we consider most linked to the topic seeking to understand the impacts of slavery-like work on achieving these goals. Although Brazil has several mechanisms to combat this practice, we find that these efforts are still not enough. It is therefore necessary to improve existing laws, their rigorous application and a greater level of awareness in society. We note that eradicating this practice is not just a moral necessity; This is a strategic and urgent action. Only then will it be possible to achieve broader sustainable development goals, contributing to the construction of a truly fair and equitable future for all.