All news: forced labour + trafficking in persons

ECOWAS adopts ILO toolkit to promote ethical reporting on labour migration

The ILO, in partnership with ECOWAS and media stakeholders, has localized its global Media Toolkit to empower West African journalists in promoting ethical, rights-based reporting on labour migration and fair recruitment.

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The International Labour Organization and Brazil mark milestone in fight against forced labour at American Regional Meeting

Ceremonial highlight in the Dominican Republic follows Brazil’s formal ratification of the Forced Labour Protocol earlier this year.

Press release

North Kalimantan Province in Indonesia launches a Joint Inspection Team to strengthen labour standards in the fishing sector

The newly launched Joint Inspection Team strengthens the fishing industry and offers improved protection for workers, especially those employed onboard fishing vessels.

News

ILO welcomes Malaysia's first National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and the country’s commitment to promote decent work

By adopting its first National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, Malaysia reinforces its commitment to eliminate forced labour, promote fair recruitment and uphold labour rights in business practices.

Joint ILO and Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Survey

Global survey to shape inform research priorities on forced labour and human trafficking

The ILO and IPA (Innovation for Poverty Action) launched a global survey to identify top research priorities on forced labour and human trafficking. Targeting diverse stakeholders, the initiative aims to close evidence gaps and inform effective,...

ILOSTAT blog

Understanding the scale of human trafficking for forced labour

ILO, UNODC, and IOM collaborate to develop global statistical guidelines.

Decent Work and Social Justice

Mid-year reflections: Advancing decent work together

Malaysia plans new steps in fight against forced labour

Stakeholders meet in Kuala Lumpur to review progress and shape a stronger, more coordinated National Action Plan on Forced Labour.

Voices from Sea and Shore: Reflections from the 8.7 Accelerator Lab for Decent Work in Fishing

Fishing is one of the most dangerous and least protected jobs in the world. In South Africa, that's starting to change thanks to the 8.7 Accelerator Lab Initiative.

RISE for Impact

Empowering cotton communities in Uzbekistan: ILO workshop promotes fundamental principles and rights at work

A two-day ILO workshop in Jizzakh focused on promoting the five fundamental principle and right at work among cotton-growing communities, with a strong emphasis on social dialogue, gender equality, and workplace safety.

ILO discusses key areas to tackle forced labour and human trafficking in the EU

At a high-level conference hosted by the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, the ILO discussed the shared challenges in the EU to tackle forced labour and human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation

Information session on labour conditions on fishing vessels and the role of embassies and consulates

Article from the Journal of Human Trafficking

Factors, counter-trafficking programmes, and geographical variations in human trafficking literature (2010–2022)

This paper provides an overview of key findings from human trafficking studies published between 2010 and 2022. It presents recent research trends and interventions on human trafficking.

Press release

Indonesia strengthens its integrated gender responsiveness fair recruitment and inspection at national and subnational level

A series of capacity building activities on gender responsiveness fair recruitment and inspection is launched by the Minister of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers, strengthening the commitment of Indonesia to protect the rights of Indonesia...

Pakistan ratifies three International Labour Standards

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Pakistan’s ratification of three key ILO instruments to strengthen workers' rights, combat forced labour, enhance seafarers' protections and improve labour data collection.

Press release

Indonesian fishers are still vulnerable to exploitation

The first-ever ILO Survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing, conducted in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), reveals several decent work deficits in Indonesia. While there is progress in recent years, the study...

Child and forced labour

Successful presentation on independent monitoring of 2024 cotton harvest held in Tashkent

Government representatives, employers, trade unions, and civil society gathered in Tashkent to review findings from independent monitoring of the 2024 cotton harvest, reaffirming Uzbekistan’s commitment to tackling labour rights violations and...

Enhancing labour conditions in South Africa’s fishing industry: A coordinated effort

International Migrants Day

ILO announces winners of the 10th edition of the global media competition on labour migration

Winning entries provide balanced and ethical reporting on migrants and labour migration and encourage the media to address stereotypes and misconceptions.

Ecuadorian inspectors and authorities train to identify forced labour on fishing vessels

ILO and its partners, Cornell University and the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), together with their counterparts in Ecuador – Ministry of Labour, the Vice-Ministry of Aquaculture and Fisheries, the National Directorate of Aquatic...