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Launch of the Forced Labour Observatory by the International Labour Organisation (ILO)
Updated : 19/12/2022
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched the Forced Labour Observatory, which aims to provide policymakers, journalists, academics, social partners and civil society with statistical data and up-to-date information on forced labour at both global and national levels.
Forced labour is far from a problem of the past. The ILO estimates that 27.6 million people are victims of forced labour, according to data for 2021.
Through an online platform you can access country-by-country information on legislation, inspection, prevention, policies and cooperation, and where you can access data for Portugal.