Debt bondage

Debt bondage is a form of forced labor where a person is compelled to work to repay a debt, but the terms are often unfair or manipulated so they can never fully pay it off. This cycle traps individuals, often through coercion or deception, making them dependent on their employer or lender. It is a serious violation of human rights, typically seen in situations like bonded labor or modern slavery, where the person’s freedom to leave or change their circumstances is restricted due to the ongoing debt obligation.