Fighting forced labour: the example of Brazil - [pdf 1824 KB] 15 July 2009 - For some fifteen years, since a new inter-ministerial body was created in 1995 to coordinate action against forced labour, Brazil has been addressing the problem with vigour and determination. It has done so in many ways, involving different government agencies, employers’ and workers’ organizations, civil society, the media, academic organizations and others.
Questions and answers on “The cost of coercion”, the 2009 ILO global report on forced labour 22 May 2009 - The 2009 ILO global report on forced labour entitled “The cost of coercion” says that victims of forced labour lose an estimated USD 20 billion ever year in unpaid earnings. This and other findings provide a powerful economic argument for stepping up global action against forced labour.
The cost of coercion - [pdf 1074 KB] 12 May 2009 - Forced labour is the antithesis of decent work. The least protected persons, including women and youth, indigenous peoples, and migrant workers, are particularly vulnerable. Modern forced labour can be eradicated with a sustained commitment and resources.
Operational indicators of trafficking in human beings - [pdf 7411 KB] 04 May 2009 - Four sets of operational indicators of trafficking (adults and children for labour and sexual exploitation) resulting from a joint European Commission-ILO project. The Delphi methodology used to reach a consensus on these lists is presented in the brochure.
PROMOTING EQUITY
Gender-Neutral Job Evaluation for Equal Pay: a Step-by-Step guide - [pdf 2622 KB] 01 January 2009 - This Guide has been produced as part of the ILO’s Follow-up to the Action Plan on the Elimination of Discrimination (2004-2007), ensuing the first global report on the subject entitled Time for equality at work. It responds to a growing number of requests for technical assistance in this field from governments, workers’ organizations and tripartite bodies dealing with gender and labour questions. ...
Forced labour and human trafficking: Guidelines for labour officers in Zambia - [pdf 418 KB] 01 November 2008 - To win the war on forced labour, labour inspectors and other law enforcement officers need the right tools. They need to have a stronger grasp of the concepts, and indicators of possible forced labour situations. This is the role that these guidelines will play.
Forced labour and human trafficking: A toolkit for trade unions in Zambia - [pdf 1358 KB] 01 November 2008 - This toolkit was developed in collaboration with trade unions in Zambia. It aims to provide practical guidance and suggestions that will allow trade union officers and members to recognize forced labour and to take action to prevent it and assist its victims.
Investigating forced labour and trafficking: Do they exist in Zambia? - [pdf 7229 KB] 24 September 2008 - This research project was undertaken in response to an approach by the Zambian Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) to the International Labour Office (ILO) to request assistance to look into the possible existence of forced labour practices in Zambia. ...
Forced labour and human trafficking: handbook for labour inspectors - [pdf 2269 KB] 01 August 2008 - The handbook is a tool for training. It seeks both to inform labour inspectors of the facts and trends of modern forced labour and the challenges before them, and to promote discussion as to how labour inspectorates worldwide could be harnessed more effectively to global efforts against forced labour and trafficking.
Human Trafficking And Forced Labour -
Case studies and responses from Portugal - [pdf 6909 KB] 01 May 2008 - The objective of the book is to study the phenomena of labour exploitation
and forced labour to which immigrants and, in particular, victims of
human trafficking, are subjected in Portugal. It also sheds light on the treatment of Portuguese emigrants in select destination countries.
Declaration Overview - [pdf 38 KB]