Publications on forced labour

May 2009

  1. Executive Summary of 2009 Global Report on Forced Labour "The cost of coercion"

    22 May 2009

    In presenting this report the ILO launched a challenge to the world community, to build and consolidate a global alliance, involving a range of partners, in order to eradicate forced labour at the earliest opportunity.

  2. The cost of coercion - Global Report on Forced Labour 2009

    12 May 2009

    Global Report under the follow-up to the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Forced labour is the antithesis of decent work. The least protected persons, including women and youth, indigenous peoples, and migrant workers, are particularly vulnerable. Modern forced labour can be eradicated with a sustained commitment and resources.

  3. Report I(B) - Report of the Director-General: The cost of coercion

    12 May 2009

  4. Operational indicators of trafficking in human beings

    04 May 2009

    Four sets of operational indicators of trafficking (adults and children for labour and sexual exploitation) resulting from a joint European Commission-ILO project. The Delphi methodology used to reach a consensus on these lists is presented in the brochure.

April 2009

  1. Explanations for indicators of trafficking for sexual exploitation

    21 April 2009

    Detailed explanations of the indicators used with the Delphi methodology to define indicators of trafficking at the European Union level

  2. Explanations for indicators of trafficking for labour exploitation

    21 April 2009

    Detailed explanations of the indicators used with the Delphi methodology to define indicators of trafficking at the European Union level

November 2008

  1. Forced labour and human trafficking: A toolkit for trade unions in Zambia

    01 November 2008

    This toolkit was developed in collaboration with trade unions in Zambia. It aims to provide practical guidance and suggestions that will allow trade union officers and members to recognize forced labour and to take action to prevent it and assist its victims.

  2. Forced labour and human trafficking: Guidelines for labour officers in Zambia

    01 November 2008

    To win the war on forced labour, labour inspectors and other law enforcement officers need the right tools. They need to have a stronger grasp of the concepts, and indicators of possible forced labour situations. This is the role that these guidelines will play.

October 2008

  1. "Elimination of human trafficking from Moldova and Ukraine through labour market based measures" project brief

    13 October 2008

    Project "Elimination of human trafficking from Moldova and Ukraine through labour market based measures" (2006-2008).

  2. Tajikistan project flier

    13 October 2008

    Project "Prevention of human trafficking through employment creation and improved migration management", (2007 - 2009)