Building a Global Alliance against Forced Labour

By the end of this five-day training, participants are knowledgeable about the characteristics of different forms of forced labour and trafficking in all their aspects, around the world, and about the main means of action and partnerships required to combat them at the national, regional and global levels. Particular attention will be given to the analysis of NAPs and of relevant measures: legislative action, law enforcement and prevention, to better combat against forced labour and trafficking.

This one-week course will offer a broad overview of forced labour, its different manifestations and the actions needed to eradicate it by the various constituent members of the global alliance. It will:

• Give a brief historical introduction to slavery, forced labour and trafficking; introduce and explain important definitions and concepts relating to forced labour and trafficking;

• Present a global overview of patterns, extent and types of forced labour in the world today, covering both traditional and more modern forms;

• Examine briefly data collection and monitoring systems, with the aim of helping participants to learn how to better collect national and international data on forced labour and trafficking;

• Focus on NAPs: overview on existing NAPs, main elements, procedures and role of governments and social partners in their adoption and implementation;

• Analyze the link between forced labour and different national legislations (labour law, criminal law etc.), the importance of law enforcement and prosecution of offenders;

• Provide an overview on preventive measures to combat forced labour and trafficking; legal, social and economic responses will be considered, as well as victims empowerment strategies;

• Look at strategies to raise awareness and to build partnerships against forced labour and trafficking at local, national and international levels.

By the end of this five-day training, participants are knowledgeable about the characteristics of different forms of forced labour and trafficking in all their aspects, around the world, and about the main means of action and partnerships required to combat them at the national, regional and global levels. Particular attention will be given to the analysis of NAPs and of relevant measures: legislative action, law enforcement and prevention, to better combat against forced labour and trafficking.

Content of the training


This one-week course will offer a broad overview of forced labour, its different manifestations and the actions needed to eradicate it by the various constituent members of the global alliance. It will:

  • Give a brief historical introduction to slavery, forced labour and trafficking; introduce and explain important definitions and concepts relating to forced labour and trafficking;
  • Present a global overview of patterns, extent and types of forced labour in the world today, covering both traditional and more modern forms;
  • Examine briefly data collection and monitoring systems, with the aim of helping participants to learn how to better collect national and international data on forced labour and trafficking;
  • Focus on NAPs: overview on existing NAPs, main elements, procedures and role of governments and social partners in their adoption and implementation;
  • Analyze the link between forced labour and different national legislations (labour law, criminal law etc.), the importance of law enforcement and prosecution of offenders;
  • Provide an overview on preventive measures to combat forced labour and trafficking; legal, social and economic responses will be considered, as well as victims empowerment strategies;
  • Look at strategies to raise awareness and to build partnerships against forced labour and trafficking at local, national and international levels.