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Summary: A report that highlights
manifestations of forced labour such
as bonded labour, trafficking and
child labour. Includes case studies
and recommendations to end the
use of forced labour.
Millions of people around the world are made to work against
their will. Where forced labour is used, a range of associated
human rights abuses frequently takes place, including rape,
torture and murder.
For these reasons, Anti-Slavery has been working with the
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) to
produce a report that highlights some of the main ways in which
forced labour manifests itself internationally, including such forms
of slavery as bonded labour, trafficking and child labour.
References are made to some of the most relevant human rights
standards in order to explain what conditions of exploitative
labour practices can be described as forced labour.
Case studies illustrate the circumstances in which forced labour
occurs and in which countries; examples of government failure to
take effective action; as well as indicating what measures can be
taken to stop the use of forced labour.
The booklet aims to raise awareness of these facts and
encourage trade unions, non-governmental organisations, policy
makers and members of the public to contribute in whatever way
is most appropriate to eliminating this practice. Anti-Slavery is
grateful to the European community for the financial assistance it
has given to make the production of this report possible.
The booklet (20 pages including illustrations) costs GBP 2.50 plus
postage and package. To order your copy, please contact Becky
Smaga on 0207 501 8922 or b.smaga@antislavery.org