In this report, case studies highlight how widespread modern slavery is today and its relevance to businesses. Examples include the widely reported abuses in the textiles and garments sector in Brazil, the investigative journalists undercovering horrific abuses in the Thai seafood industry, forced labour of many construction workers in the Middle East, modern slaves producing electronic goods in Asia that implicates the supply chains of many household brands for smart phones and computers, and the migrant workers being forced to work in factories in the UK.
The COVID-19 crisis has and is still affecting economies and disrupting travel and tourism businesses worldwide. The situation is pushing many families further into poverty and making children more vulnerable to sexual exploitation. On World Tourism...Read More
Marine fisheries are critical resources for coastal developing countries. They are also difficult to manage sustainably. Almost a third of global fish stocks are degraded from overfishing, and a further 60% are ‘fully exploited’ (FAO, 2016). Ille...Read More
“Here, the salary is not about what you bring to the table. I will never get the same salary as an Arab colleague. There is a lot of discrimination against people from Africa. We are only hired in some types of jobs - security, housekeeping, the k...Read More
The ILO commissioned this report from Ms. Hayat Osseiran, an independent researcher on child labour issues. The report should not be construed as representing the views of the ILO. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily ...Read More
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