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Improving access to protection and remedy for human trafficking victims for the purpose of labour exploitation in Belgium and the...

ILO-Brussels has launched a technical study examining access to protection and remedy for victims of human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation in Belgium and the Netherlands. Both countries recently ratified the ILO Protocol Forced...

ILO builds the capacity of agricultural and labour administration experts on the participatory action-oriented approach in Soubré

The ILO's Accelerating Action for the Elimination of Child Labour (Accel Africa) project conducted a training workshop to build the capacity of agricultural experts and labour administrators on the participatory action-oriented approach to better...

Labour migration

2021 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration

The Competition aims to recognize fair and balanced media reports that contribute to the elimination of public misperception, xenophobia and discrimination against migrant workers and highlight the positive contributions they make.

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Luxembourg demonstrates its commitment to end modern slavery

Luxembourg becomes the 51th country to ratify the ILO Forced Labour Protocol.

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The challenges of reporting on forced labour and fair recruitment

The ILO has developed a new resource for journalists to accurately report on forced labour and fair recruitment, developed by Kevin Burden and Charles Autheman. They told us about the challenges faced by journalists when reporting on such sensitive...

International Labour Standards

Korea recognizing respect for fundamental labour standards as the foundation for tackling the challenges of the future of work

The Republic of Korea’s ratification of 3 fundamental ILO Conventions was marked in a virtual ceremony with the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.

Fair recruitment

The Global Forum for Responsible Recruitment

In partnership with the IOM and IHRB, ILO convened a global forum to discuss key fair recruitment issues, attracting 1,600 attendees.

ILO Supports Nigeria in Achieving its 2021 Action Pledge on the Elimination of Child Labour

The Federal Government of Nigeria, with the support of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), launches the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour (IYECL) and validates the National Policy on Child Labour and the National Action...

Capacity building of cotton communities on child labour, forced labour and occupational health and safety

ILO organised series of 27 community level awareness raising seminars on child labour, forced labour, OSH including COVID-19 and protecting children from pesticides for the cotton picking workers of Southern Punjab under its project “Elimination of...

The ILO launches the second phase of the Fair Recruitment Initiative

The ILO launches the 2021-25 Fair Recruitment Initiative, which aims to ensure that recruitment practices nationally and across borders are grounded in labour standards, are developed through social dialogue, and ensure gender equality.

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Sudan becomes the 50th country to ratify the ILO Protocol on Forced Labour!

Thanks to Sudan’s ratification of the ILO Protocol on Forced Labour, the 50 for Freedom campaign reaches its landmark target.

Malawi’s Ministry of Labour pledges to accelerate efforts for the eradication of child labour

The Deputy Minister of Labour, Malawi, Honourable Vera Kamtukule has joined the African Union and its Member States, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and other stakeholders in adding her voice in pursuit of the global target to eliminate...

Switzerland and the ILO sign a new framework agreement

The ILO also welcomes the announcement of Switzerland’s membership in Alliance 8.7

Q&A

Q&A: RTA Fellowships and Seed Grants

The ILO project “From Research to Action”, in collaboration with IOM, will award 3 research fellowships and 10 seed grants.

Forced labour

Fifty steps forward against forced labour

Sudan’s ratification of the ILO Protocol on Forced Labour and Conventions on freedom of association and social dialogue, was marked in a virtual ceremony with the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.

ILO Voices | Forced labour

A future with hope, free from bonded labour

Padma Kumari Tamata was born into a bonded labour family, in which debts are passed from one generation to the other. Her life has turned around following ILO-supported skills training in Nepal that aims to rehabilitate former victims of forced...

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“We will never go back into slavery again,” powerful women speak out through the lens of Lisa Kristine

50 countries have now ratified the ILO Forced Labour Protocol. To illustrate this critical milestone, we invite you to discover an inspiring photograph of powerful women, made by the famous photographer Lisa Kristine. We asked Lisa to tell us the...

Forced labour

50 for Freedom forced labour campaign reaches landmark target

Fifty countries have shown their commitment to eradicate contemporary forms of slavery by ratifying the ILO Forced Labour Protocol (P.29). The ratifications have met an initial target set by the 50 for Freedom campaign, which urges governments to...

The UN Resident Coordinator in Turkey and ILO Turkey Director Call for Taking Action to End Child Labour

On the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkey and ILO Turkey Director call for taking action to end child labour through individual and corporate pledges. - Rodriguez and Özcan: “Do your share,...

Road map towards the ratification of ILO Convention No. 188 to protect Indonesian fishers

Fishing is recognized as a hazardous occupation with the highest incidence of occupational injuries and fatalities. As the biggest sending country for migrant fishers, Indonesia continue to find ways to provide better protection for its fishers.