In this photo from Dec. 7, 2012, musician Jason Mraz performs at Z100's Jingle Ball 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Mraz mixed entertainment with education to become the first world-class entertainer in decades to perform in Myanmar, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012.
"While many think of slavery as a relic of history, experts estimate that there are currently 20.9 million people living under threat of violence, abuse and harsh penalties," the Australia-based group said in a statement. "Within this massive number, the majority of people - more than 14.2 million - are in a forced labor situation, used to source raw materials, and create products in sectors such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing and domestic work."
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