Citizens in poverty and on the margins of society without the protection of the rule of law are vulnerable to slavery and its generational effects. The ultimate goal of modern slavery is the same as it was many years ago: to make a profit. “People don't enslave people to be mean to them. They do it to make a profit.”2 Globalization has left many on the margins of society and has also created markets that exploit these second-class citizens. Modern slavery is often hidden in plain sight, but it has had a detrimental impact on current human rights and it is difficult to explain the number of its victims. Challenging accepted cultural norms and promoting transparency Asia has a long cultural history with prostitution providing a global sex trade service industry for both locals and foreigners.3 “It's simply the norm that there are two kinds of women: those you respect and those you can buy and play with.”4 There are not only economic reasons for preserving the sex trade industry in Asian countries, but accepted cultural norms and attitudes perpetuate this industry. Domestic demand is pushing