Tag: International Labour Organisation

Practical guide explains key terms on labour rights, supply chains and trade

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a user-friendly publication to simplify the complex terminology linking labour rights, trade and supply chains. Understanding rights at work: A guide to key terms related to fundamental principles and rights at work, trade and supply chains offers clear, accessible explanations of essential concepts such as forced labour, child labour, collective bargaining, equality and non-discrimination, occupational safety and health, and key trade frameworks. Each entry provides a plain-language definition, a concise reference drawn from international sources, and examples to encourage reflection, dialogue and application.…

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Cartoonists from all over the world draw their visions of forced labour

Stuart Mitchell

Three cartoonists from Portugal, Turkey and Uzbekistan have won top prizes in an international cartoon competition aimed at raising awareness about modern slavery. They were chosen by a panel of judges and the general public, out of 460 entries from cartoonists in 65 countries, who responded to the challenge “What if your pencil was a tool against forced labour?” The competition was organized by the ILO and Human Resources Without Borders (RHSF) , in partnership with Cartooning for Peace . It elicited very different cartoons, with powerful messages encouraging reflection. “Forced labour…

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