News on forced labour
April 2021
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Korea recognizing respect for fundamental labour standards as the foundation for tackling the challenges of the future of work
29 April 2021
The Republic of Korea’s ratification of 3 fundamental ILO Conventions was marked in a virtual ceremony with the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.
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The Global Forum for Responsible Recruitment
22 April 2021
In partnership with the IOM and IHRB, ILO convened a global forum to discuss key fair recruitment issues, attracting 1,600 attendees.
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Brazilian slave labour victims learn new careers during Covid-19
19 April 2021
Top Brazilian designers led a workshop earlier this year to teach victims of slave labor a new and more dignified career in fashion. The workshop is part of the "Slave Labour Never Again" project: a collaboration among the Public Ministry for Employment, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the University of Campinas (Unicamp).
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The ILO launches the second phase of the Fair Recruitment Initiative
08 April 2021
The ILO launches the 2021-25 Fair Recruitment Initiative, which aims to ensure that recruitment practices nationally and across borders are grounded in labour standards, are developed through social dialogue, and ensure gender equality.
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Switzerland and the ILO sign a new framework agreement
01 April 2021
The ILO also welcomes the announcement of Switzerland’s membership in Alliance 8.7
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Malawi’s Ministry of Labour pledges to accelerate efforts for the eradication of child labour
01 April 2021
The Deputy Minister of Labour, Malawi, Honourable Vera Kamtukule has joined the African Union and its Member States, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and other stakeholders in adding her voice in pursuit of the global target to eliminate child labour in all its forms by 2025.
March 2021
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Celebrity voices, true stories of modern slavery
31 March 2021
More than 50 countries have now ratified the ILO Forced Labour Protocol, meeting the target set for the 50 for Freedom campaign, which urges governments to take action on forced labour. Since the campaign was launched, a number of celebrity advocates have told the harrowing stories of people trapped in modern slavery in order to raise awareness of the issue. Listen to some of their stories.
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Q&A: RTA Fellowships and Seed Grants
29 March 2021
The ILO project “From Research to Action”, in collaboration with IOM, will award 3 research fellowships and 10 seed grants.
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Fifty steps forward against forced labour
26 March 2021
Sudan’s ratification of the ILO Protocol on Forced Labour and Conventions on freedom of association and social dialogue, was marked in a virtual ceremony with the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.
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Time to make a difference in the lives of millions in forced labour, urges ILO DG
25 March 2021
In congratulating the 50 countries that have now ratified the ILO’s Forced Labour Protocol, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, called on all the other countries who haven’t yet ratified to follow suit.