Videos on forced labour

July 2019

  1. Joaquín Furriel champions protection of fundamental labour rights

    03 July 2019

    Actor Joaquín Furriel speaks up about modern slavery and highlights the need for protecting fundamental principles and rights at work. This video was co-produced by the ILO and Build TV.

  2. Museum of Memory in Chile exhibit the ILO 100 journey

    03 July 2019

    This exhibition highlights ILO's work in critical areas such as labour migration, child labour, modern slavery, disability and women in the world of work. The unique collaboration between ILO and Museum of Memory and Human Rights in Chile took audiences into an immersive journey into the 100 years of ILO.

June 2019

  1. Interview with Sebastián Schindel, Director of El patrón

    24 June 2019

    Based on real facts, the hard-hitting film of Schindel El patrón unpacks the horrors of modern day slavery. He speaks to the ILO on the making of the film and what made him deal with this subject.

May 2019

  1. Guidelines for governments

    22 May 2019

February 2019

  1. Wagner Moura congratulates the ILO on its Centenary

    01 February 2019

    ILO Goodwill Ambassador, actor and film director Wagner Moura congratulates the International Labour Organization on its Centenary and advocates for strong action to put an end to forced labour and modern slavery.

December 2018

  1. Video: Advancing human rights at work - A look back at 2018

    14 December 2018

    2018 has been a significant year in advancing fundamental principles and rights at work. Working with governments, social partners and communities, the ILO FUNDAMENTALS Branch has helped those who cannot organize and bargain collectively, those suffering from discrimination, and those who are trapped in child labour and forced labour. There is much more to be done, and we look forward to accelerating progress and coordinating action towards our common goals over the coming years.

  2. Mrunal Thakur tells harrowing real-life story of forced prostitution

    10 December 2018

    Actress and model Mrunal Thakur voices the real-life story of a rural girl trapped in forced prostitution in the city. The artist supports the 50 for Freedom campaign led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its partners to end modern slavery.

November 2018

  1. Freida Pinto gives a voice to a girl trapped in modern slavery

    30 November 2018

    The actress Freida Pinto voices the real-life story of a girl trapped in bonded labour, working in a brick kiln with her family since she was 13. Freida Pinto is one of the world renowned artists supporting the 50 for Freedom campaign to end modern slavery, led by the International Labour Organization and its partners.

April 2018

  1. Guidelines for fair recruitment of migrant labour – Trade Unions

    19 April 2018

    To tackle abusive and fraudulent recruitment practices, the ILO has developed general principles and operational guidelines for fair recruitment of migrant labour. This video shows guidelines that can be helpful specifically to trade unions in the recruitment process.

  2. Guidelines for fair recruitment of migrant labour – Enterprises

    19 April 2018

    To tackle abusive and fraudulent recruitment practices, the ILO has developed general principles and operational guidelines for fair recruitment of migrant labour. This video shows guidelines that address enterprise responsibilities in the recruitment process.