All news: forced labour + trafficking in persons

Jordan law enforcement officials train to combat forced labour and human trafficking

Jordanian law enforcement officials are attending a pilot training programme organised by the ILO in Amman from February 18-20, 2013 to better identify, investigate and respond to cases of forced labour and human trafficking.

Technical meeting to discuss the development of a Good Labour Practices (GLP) Programme for shrimp and seafood industry to address child...

The ILO-IPEC organized a technical meeting with Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW), Department of Fisheries (DOF) and private sector members of the shrimp and seafood processing industry in Landmark Bangkok Hotel on 12 February 2013...

10 Steps Towards A better peeling shed

Simple guide on how to improve work standard in the peeling shed facilities

ILO report

ILO: Tougher measures needed to curb forced labour

According to an ILO report, the need to deter would-be perpetrators is widely recognized, but more effort is needed to identify cases of forced labour and to prevent the crime.

Women’s Labour Force Participation in India and South Asia Have women benefited from an era of globalization and growth?

he conference will discuss studies on women issues in the world of work in India and South Asia, underline key policy areas and strategies to promote the economic empowerment of women and their access to decent work and identify knowledge gaps for...

Lao PDR Luanches First Labour Force and Child Labour Surveys.

The first surveys of the labour force and child labour in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) were launched in Vientiane today by the Government of Lao PDR with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Migrant workers

Fighting forced labour with education

Nepalese women migrating as domestic workers often risk falling prey to human trafficking. A little knowledge can go a long way towards reducing their vulnerability.

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (2 December)

Cher, Jada Pinkett Smith and other Hollywood artists team up with the ILO to end slavery

Top artists, activists and sports personalities from around the world join the ILO in a global awareness-raising campaign to fight slavery.

Photo coverage

Minister of Labour of Thailand presides Shrimp and Seafood industry signing of commitment to work against child labour and forced labour

the Minister of Labour convened a meeting with key fisheries industry associations in order to promote action for protection against unacceptable forms of work.

US President in Myanmar

US President in Myanmar: ILO Director-General welcomes joint commitment to implementation of ILO plan to eliminate forced labour

Rights in Myanmar

Reform process in Myanmar is irreversible, says ILO expert

As US President Barack Obama heads to Myanmar, the ILO’s liaison officer in Yangon discusses the various changes this Southeast Asian country has been going through.

ILO launches artists programme, Nicolas Cage calls for an end to child labour

The International Labour Organization (ILO) – the UN agency specialising in the world of work – launches ArtWorks, an artist engagement programme to raise awareness of fundamental rights at work, including freedom from slavery and from child labour.

Forced labour

ILO hails US campaign against "modern slavery"

The International Labour Organization welcomes US President Barack Obama’s strong stance against forced labour, which affects some 21 million people worldwide.

Campaign against human trafficking held against Olympic backdrop

As crowds throng London for the Olympics, passers-by are lured to enter huge boxes, only to be confronted with the horrors of human trafficking. The installations aim at raising awareness about a crime that – according to ILO figures – has claimed...

Forced labour: an EU problem

New ILO estimates show forced labour is a serious issue in the European Union. Many countries are adopting increasing measures to tackle the problem, but more is needed when it comes to identifying and prosecuting criminals.

International Labour Conference 2012: interview with Luc Cortebeeck, Worker Vice-Chairperson of the Governing Body

The 101st session of the International Labour Conference ended with the adoption of a new Recommendation on social protection and a call for democracy in Myanmar. Luc Cortebeeck, Worker Vice-Chairperson of the Governing Body, reviews the highlights...

ILO lifts restrictions on Myanmar

The International Labour Organization has lifted its restrictions on the full participation of Myanmar in its activities and decided to review the progress on the elimination of forced labour in the country next year.

Welcome Changes in Burma on Forced Labour and Freedom of Association: Cautious Optimism by FTUB

"The ILO Supervisory Mechanism does work." This was the sentiment echoed by all when at last some concrete steps were seen with regard to the long-standing problems of forced labour in Burma. A Commission of Inquiry was established by the ILO in...

Stepping up the fight against child labour

The US Department of Labour commends the ILO for its Global estimate of forced labour

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on data regarding forced labor that have been issued by the International Labor Organization.