ILO Centenary

Wagner Moura congratulates the ILO on its Centenary

01 February 2019

ILO Goodwill Ambassador, actor and film director Wagner Moura congratulates the International Labour Organization on its Centenary and advocates for strong action to put an end to forced labour and modern slavery.

Artists Celebrating ILO 100

Wagner Moura against modern slavery

29 January 2019

ILO Goodwill Ambassador, actor and film director Wagner Moura congratulates the International Labour Organization on its Centenary and advocates for strong action to put an end to forced labour and modern slavery. International Labour Organization (ILO) and its partners to end modern slavery.

Human Rights Day - December 10

Mrunal Thakur tells harrowing real-life story of forced prostitution

10 December 2018

Actress and model Mrunal Thakur voices the real-life story of a rural girl trapped in forced prostitution in the city. The artist supports the 50 for Freedom campaign led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its partners to end modern slavery.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Marlee Matlin, ILO advocate for better inclusion of persons with disabilities

03 December 2018

“The inclusion of workers with disabilities across all industries and at all levels of a company is not only a matter of human rights but also a matter of business success,” says award-winning actress, Marlee Matlin, who’s part of the ILO’s work on the inclusion of people with disabilities in the world of work.

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery - December 2

Freida Pinto gives a voice to a girl trapped in modern slavery

30 November 2018

The actress Freida Pinto voices the real-life story of a girl trapped in bonded labour, working in a brick kiln with her family since she was 13. Freida Pinto is one of the world renowned artists supporting the 50 for Freedom campaign to end modern slavery, led by the International Labour Organization and its partners.

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Unveiling slavery

24 July 2018

American humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine discusses her work over the past 30 years documenting indigenous cultures and social issues such as modern slavery.

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The horror of modern slavery on screen

12 October 2017

50 for Freedom advocate and actor, Joaquín Furriel, was special guest of the International Labour Organization at a screening in Geneva of the award-winning movie, ‘The Boss: Anatomy of a crime.’

Forced labour

ILO Goodwill Ambassador meets victims of forced labour

09 May 2017

Ahead of the launch of the 50 for Freedom campaign in Brazil, ILO Goodwill Ambassador, Wagner Moura, heard the testimonies of a group of workers who were rescued from forced labour.

International Women's Day 2017

Eva Longoria speaks up to promote gender equality at work

Actor, producer and activist, Eva Longoria, takes part in a joint ILO/Gallup event in Washington DC to celebrate International Women’s Day, 8 March 2017.

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Wagner Moura urges to join the global movement to help put an end to modern slavery

02 December 2016

On the occasion of International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December, ILO Goodwill Ambassador, Wagner Moura, explains why we should all commit to help end modern slavery by joining the ILO’s 50 for Freedom campaign. This video has been realised by the ILO and Viacom International Media Networks, The Americas.