Slavery has no place in our societies

In 2021, we reached our initial goal: getting the first 50 countries to ratify the Forced Labour Protocol. But we need many more! With your support, let's call all countries to take effective actions to eradicate modern slavery.

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What if your pencil was a tool against forced labour?

Cartoonists from 65 countries responded to this challenge.

In total, 460 cartoons were submitted for the competition organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Human Resources Without Borders (RHSF), with the support of Cartooning for Peace.

It's time to discover the best cartoons selected by the jury and the public!

Discover all the winning cartoons here

How will this help to end modern slavery?

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Ratifications: 59/50 Supporters: 89,106

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Stories of change

Why we journalists have not been able to report on the exploitation of migrant workers

Nepalese journalist Hom Karki, has been researching and reporting on labour migration, human trafficking, forced labour and recruitment practices since 2009. He discussed with us the financial exploitation and mental abuse faced by Nepali migrant workers and their living conditions in the Gulf region.

Empowering trade unions crucial to ending labour exploitation

The Malaysian Government has launched its first National Action Plan to combat Forced Labour. Furthermore they recently ratified the ILO 2014 Forced Labour Protocol and pledged to become an Alliance 8.7 Pathfinder country, hence committing to take effective measures to eradicate forced labour and child labour. Trade unions will be instrumental to implement these commitments.

Getting a new chance after a life in bonded labour

Shanti and her husband come from a poor community in Kanchanpur, Nepal. In exchange of a piece of land to build a shelter, they got caught in debt bondage. But thanks to Shanti's unwavering determination, and with the support of the ILO Bridge Project, she became a mason, succeeding in offering a decent life to her family while challenging gender biases.

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