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World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2024
Trafficking in Persons

Trafficking in Persons

World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2024

On Wednesday, 31st July 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, alongside various stakeholders, marked World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at AIC Namanga Comprehensive School.

Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Young African girl carrying a load on her back in Ethiopia

World Day against Trafficking in Persons

Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Joint Statement of the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons (ICAT) on the World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2024.

Egypt and UN agencies mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons
A diverse crowd of individuals seated on chairs in a grassy outdoor area.

Egypt and UN agencies mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons

Joint efforts to raise awareness about the dangers and forms of human trafficking and the importance of family and community.

Enhancing social protection in Ondo State: ILO’s GALAB project boosts registration for vulnerable populations
Members of the Ondo State technical working group on social protection stand for a group photo

GALAB Project

Enhancing social protection in Ondo State: ILO’s GALAB project boosts registration for vulnerable populations

Nigeria's Ondo State strengthens social protection with ILO support, thanks to new strategy that targets vulnerable households and health insurance access.

Safeguarding children's futures: A SCREAM teacher training to tackle child labour in Sabah, Malaysia
Workshop participants practice methods to mobilize communities against child labour.

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Safeguarding children's futures: A SCREAM teacher training to tackle child labour in Sabah, Malaysia

The ILO's SCREAM programme aims to create a network of local changemakers who can drive sustainable progress in the fight against child labour.

Financial skills help migrant fishing communities in Indonesia build financial resilience
Participants of the financial education training programme for fishers and their families in Pemalang, Central Java, Indonesia, during one of the sessions.

Financial skills help migrant fishing communities in Indonesia build financial resilience

The ILO’s financial education training programme helps Indonesian migrant fishers and their families be more financially protected, productive and resilient against forced labour at sea.

"Cachorreo", the system used to exploit miners in La Rinconada

Forced labour

"Cachorreo", the system used to exploit miners in La Rinconada

For decades, miners have been subjected to "cachorreo" in the highest gold mining area in the world, in the Peruvian region of Puno. This is a modality in which miners work for free for more than 20 days in favour of the operators, to earn the right...

Empowering Kajiado: The Launch and Distribution of the Service Providers Directory
Service Provider Directory

Service Provider Directory and Distributions

Empowering Kajiado: The Launch and Distribution of the Service Providers Directory

A Commitment to Ending Child Labour through the CAPSA Project
DRD Visit in Kenya

World Day Against Child Labour

A Commitment to Ending Child Labour through the CAPSA Project

The Africa Deputy Regional Director (DRD) of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Coffi Agossou, recently visited Mombasa to review and discuss the ongoing efforts under the CAPSA project.

A new era for employment in Gabon: Historic agreement during visit of ILO Director-General
Gilbert Houngbo serre la main du Président de la Transition du Gabon, le Général de Brigade Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.

A new era for employment in Gabon: Historic agreement during visit of ILO Director-General

The official visit of ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo ended with the historic creation of a sub-committee on employment and decent work at the National Assembly.

Forensic Psychologists Develop Skills to Support the Prosecutorial Investigation of Child Trafficking Cases

Trafficking in persons

Forensic Psychologists Develop Skills to Support the Prosecutorial Investigation of Child Trafficking Cases

Forensic experts from the Peruvian Public Ministry's Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences were trained to contribute to victim redress and the exemplary punishment of the perpetrators of trafficking in persons.

Malaysia trade unions gain collective bargaining and wage negotiation skills
Group photo of trade unions' representatives in Malaysia.

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Malaysia trade unions gain collective bargaining and wage negotiation skills

Training builds capacity of trade union members in a number of key industrial sectors on fundamental principles and rights at work.

New Findings on how Trafficking in Persons is Processed by the Peruvian Justice System
Imagen sobre investigacion judicial

Trafficking in persons

New Findings on how Trafficking in Persons is Processed by the Peruvian Justice System

The Public Ministry, with technical assistance from the ILO and UNODC, presented the Third Case Study on Trafficking in Persons and its Forms of Exploitation in Peru.

Why do women migrate?
Migrant domestic workers in Andhra Pradesh

Their voices, our impact

Why do women migrate?

Thousands of women migrate from India as domestic workers, to build better lives back in India. Some of these women share their stories.

Celebrating Progress and Advocating for Rights
Group Photos for commemoration of Domestic Workers

International Domestic Workers Day 2024

Celebrating Progress and Advocating for Rights

Kenya joined the world in marking International Domestic Workers Day. This annual observance is a pivotal moment to highlight the invaluable contributions of domestic workers globally and address the challenges they face.

Business representatives in Cusco were Trained to Support the Socioeconomic Reintegration of Adolescent Survivors of Trafficking

Trafficking in persons

Business representatives in Cusco were Trained to Support the Socioeconomic Reintegration of Adolescent Survivors of Trafficking

Business representatives learned about their opportunities to contribute to the socioeconomic reintegration of victims, through support for basic education completion, job training, and other forms of assistance.

Kenya marks its commitment to ending child labour
Child labour

World Day Against Child Labour

Kenya marks its commitment to ending child labour

Every year on June 12th, the global community comes together to observe the World Day Against Child Labour, aiming to raise awareness and foster action against the exploitation of children in the workforce. This solemn occasion serves as a stark...

Mombasa Call to Action Signed During World Day Against Child Labour
Governor World Day against Child Labour

World Day Against Child Labour

Mombasa Call to Action Signed During World Day Against Child Labour

On June 12th, 2024, the ILO CAPSA partnered with the Mombasa County Government and local stakeholders to launch the Mombasa Call to Action Against Child Labour, 2024. This significant event at Mikindani Primary School aimed to galvanise efforts and...

Breaking the Cycle: Kyabanati's Fight Against Child Labour
Breaking the cycle

Child Labour and Forced Labour

Breaking the Cycle: Kyabanati's Fight Against Child Labour

Child Wellbeing Committees: A Tool for Accelerating Eradication of Child Labour in Uganda
Eradiction Child Labour

Child Labour and Forced Labour

Child Wellbeing Committees: A Tool for Accelerating Eradication of Child Labour in Uganda