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With more, faster & better action we can end forced labour.
We are an umbrella network that brings together businesses and their representative organizations of all sizes and sectors in 187 ILO member States.
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Some 28 million people
are in forced labour globally.
Of them, 17.3 million
are working in the private economy, excluding commercial sexual exploitation.
Some 3.3 million
are children.
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01Mar2024
Special podcast episode: Malaysia’s rubber industry takes on forced labour.
During the COVID-19 pandemic reports of forced labour in Malaysia's rubber glove industry were rife. Malaysian rubber companies adopted a ...
05Feb2024
New podcast! Fighting forced labour in fishing: How Namibia became a pioneer
In just three years Namibia has become a world leader when it comes to tackling forced labour in fishing. What’s ...
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2024
SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE – Malaysia’s rubber industry takes on forced labour.
During the COVID-19 pandemic reports of forced labour in Malaysia's rubber glove industry were rife. Malaysian rubber companies adopted a zero recruitment fee policy and reimbursed migrant workers, making significant progress in combating forced labour in just four years.
2024
SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE – Fighting forced labour in fishing: How Namibia became a pioneer
Find out how Namibia is taking on forced labour and other labour abuses in fishing while tackling environmental degradation at the same time. Hear from national and global experts as well as the Namibian Labour Inspectorate. Tune in for tips, advice, and resources for businesses.
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