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Third edition
Combating forced labour - A handbook for employers and business
An ILO-IOE practical handbook to help companies and employer organizations prevent and address risks of forced labour. Grounded on international labour standards, it offers practical tools for due diligence based on the 11 indicators of forced...
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Despite hardships, I never gave up my dream: starting my own business!
My name is Rajmati Lawad. I am 39 years old. My father has worked as a bonded labourer until his death. I had to quit school. But I did not give up my dream. After a long struggle, not only did I manage to open my shop but now I also employ five...
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“I realized forced labour was a huge social, economic and political issue”
Sharifa Madraimova is an Uzbek journalist and human rights activist. In 2011, she, like many fellow citizens, was requested to help with the cotton harvest. She refused and instead started writing about her experience. She tells us how the situation...
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Why we journalists have not been able to report on the exploitation of migrant workers
Nepalese journalist Hom Karki, has been researching and reporting on labour migration, human trafficking, forced labour and recruitment practices since 2009. He discussed with us the financial exploitation and mental abuse faced by Nepali migrant...
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Australia renews its commitment for “a future where no one is subjected to modern slavery”
Australia ratified the ILO 2014 Protocol on Forced Labour, hence becoming the 59th country in committing to take effective measures to put an end to forced labour.
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Empowering trade unions crucial to ending labour exploitation
The Malaysian Government has launched its first National Action Plan to combat Forced Labour. Furthermore they recently ratified the ILO 2014 Forced Labour Protocol and pledged to become an Alliance 8.7 Pathfinder country, hence committing to take...
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Getting a new chance after a life in bonded labour
Shanti and her husband come from a poor community in Kanchanpur, Nepal. In exchange of a piece of land to build a shelter, they got caught in debt bondage. But thanks to Shanti’s unwavering determination, and with the support of the ILO Bridge...
Forced Labour
Malaysia ratifies the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention
Malaysia becomes the 58th country in the world, and the second ASEAN member State to ratify that Protocol.
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With Covid-19, forced labour is more clandestine, but more present than ever before
Peruvian journalist Elizabeth Salazar, winner of the 2018 South American Journalism Award from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for her reporting on human trafficking, tells us about the challenges of investigating such issues,...
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Slavery: a subject too sensitive for journalists?
While some newsrooms are reluctant to tackle the subject of slavery, Malian journalist Maliki Diallo conducted an investigation on slavery that earned him a prestigious prize. Discover his testimony.
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Bangladesh joins the global fight against forced labour
Bangladesh becomes the 57th country in the world to ratify the ILO Protocol on Forced Labour and reaffirms its commitment to put an end to modern slavery.
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Eliminating bonded labour in Nepal: the example of the Bridge Project
In order to decrease their vulnerability and ensure they never fall back into forced labour situations, the ILO’s Bridge Project is supporting former bonded labourers of Nepal through livelihood trainings.
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Improving access to protection and remedy for victims of human trafficking in Belgium and the Netherlands
A new technical study, launched by the ILO Brussels office, analyzes the challenges faced by victims of human trafficking to access protection and remedy in Belgium and the Netherlands.
International Labour Standards
Sierra Leone is founding crisis recovery and resilience on international labour standards
Sierra Leone’s historic ratification of 9 ILO instruments was marked in a virtual ceremony with the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.
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Risk of forced labour rises as the crisis hits the most vulnerable
A recent ILO report highlights how the crisis has threatened the fundamental principles and rights at work – namely the freedom to organize and bargain collectively, and the freedom from forced labour, child labour, and discrimination in employment...
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Antigua and Barbuda strengthen their commitment to combat forced labour
Antigua and Barbuda become the 55th country in the world to ratify the ILO 2014 Protocol on Forced Labour.
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Comoros is determined to fight Forced Labour
Comoros has ratified the Forced Labour Protocol, becoming the 54th country in the world to do so, and the 13th in Africa.
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Peru ratifies the ILO’s Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention
Peru is the 53rd ILO member State to ratify this Protocol.
Forced Labour
Saudi Arabia reinforces its commitment to eradicate forced labour in all its forms
Saudi Arabia ratifies the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention
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Luxembourg demonstrates its commitment to end modern slavery
Luxembourg becomes the 51th country to ratify the ILO Forced Labour Protocol.