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Panama takes the lead in the Americas in the fight against forced labour

The Protocol will require the government to take new measures to tackle modern slavery in all its forms.

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Abidjan to host the regional consultation on SDG Alliance 8.7 in Africa

The first sub regional dialogue on ending forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking and child labour in will be held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 8-9 September 2016 in the presence of Ms Dominique Ouattara, First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire and...

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What can businesses do to help end modern slavery?

Linda Kromjong, Secretary-General of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), explains why the IOE is fully committed to eradicating forced labour in all its forms and what businesses can do to help.

Uzbekistan and ILO to Draft New Decent Work Country Programme for 2017-2019

The Government of Uzbekistan and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched preparations for a new Decent Work Country Programme (DCWP), said a representative of the Republic's Federation of Trade Unions to RIA Novosti.

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Round table on the implementation of international labour standards in Uzbekistan

A round table on progress in the cooperation between Uzbekistan and the International Labour Organization (ILO) was held again this year in Tashkent on 4 August 2016.

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Young apprentices escape forced labour in Mato Grosso

The “Ação Integrada” (“Integrated Action”) project guarantees access to vocational training for people working in slavery-like conditions, to offer the opportunity for decent life.

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Their photos, their stories

Deprived of liberty, working in inhumane conditions, suffering violence. These photos bear witness to harrowing stories of human trafficking. They were taken by men and women who had previously been trafficked into forced labour in Belgium, and who...

Lok Sabha passes bill prohibiting employment of any child below the age of 14

'The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill' makes employment of children below 14 years as cognizable offence for employers and provides for penalty for parents.

Speech of ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the Alliance SDG 8.7 – South Asia Launch

By Ms Tomoko Nishimoto, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at Alliance SDG 8.7 – South Asia Launch, Thimphu, Bhutan, 19 – 20 July 2016. The event is hosted by the Royal Government of Bhutan, Ministry of...

Working with dignity and freedom

Anupa talks about how informed migration, fair recruitment practices can play a pivotal role in ensuring decent work for many migrant women workers like her.

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I had to do something or die

The victims of modern slavery include domestic workers who are abused and kept shut away by their employers. In this interview, Henriette Siliadin tells us how she became a slave after her arrival in France at the age of 14.

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France joins the global movement against forced labour

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The Czech Republic – determined to fight against forced labour

With a strong track record of passing legislation to combat modern slavery, the Czech Republic ratifies the Forced Labour Protocol.

Mali becomes the third African country to ratify the Protocol of 2014 on forced labour

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ILO campaign to end modern slavery receives support from MEPs across Europe

On 24 May, the ILO launched the 50 for Freedom campaign in the European Parliament. Two days into the campaign, MEPs from different political groups representing several EU member states have signed up to end modern slavery.

“These women are an example of modern day slavery”

Twenty-one women who were lured into modern day slavery in Kuwait, were repatriated and returned to Zimbabwe to start a new life.

Training on Eradication of Child Labour and Forced Labour in Tashkent

Training for representatives of employers and entrepreneurs on issues of child labour and forced labour was organized in Tashkent on April 27.

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First guides prevent forced labour in Viet Nam’s garment supply chains

The manuals are expected to equip employers with essential understandings about what forced labour is and how to eliminate risks of forced labour in company operations and supply chains.

Remarks by H.E. General Sirichai Distakul, Minister of Labour of Thailand

Remarks by H.E. General Sirichai Distakul, Minister of Labour at the Launching Event of the Project Combating Unacceptable Forms of Work in the Thai fishing and Seafood Industry, at Ministry of Labour, Bangkok, Thailand on 17 March 2016

Remarks by H.E. Mr. Jesús Miguel Sanz, Ambassador - Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Thailand

Remarks by H.E. Mr. Jesús Miguel Sanz, Ambassador - Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Thailand at the Launching Event of the Project Combating Unacceptable Forms of Work in the Thai fishing and Seafood Industry, at...