About the event

The discussion provides an opportunity to examine multi-dimensional aspects of forced labor and modern slavery. Using examples from Brazil, South Africa, and other regions, the panelists discuss ways by which political, economic and social systems and their application have shaped and continually transform the face of forced labor.

Agenda

4:00 PM WELCOME AND OPENING
Mr. Kevin Cassidy – Director, ILO Office for the United States

4:02 PM INTRODUCTION BY MODERATOR
Professor Terry-Ann Jones – Director, Africana Studies, Political Science, Lehigh University

4:05 PM EXPERT DISCUSSION ON FORCED LABOUR AND MODERN SLAVERY
Dr. Silvane Silva – Historian and Activist
Mr. Houtan Homayounpour – Forced Labour Technical Specialist and former Qatar Programme Coordinator, ILO
Ms. Cornel Viljoen – Research Coordinator, A21 South Africa

4:40 PM QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

4:57 PM NEXT STEPS
Experts will provide a forward looking approach

5:00 PM CLOSE OF PROGRAMME
Mr. Kevin Cassidy – Director, ILO Office for the United States