Technical Cooperation Project Summary
Project Title |
Research on Forced Labor in the Production of Goods in Selected Countries: A Verite Multi-Stakeholder Initiative |
Region/Country |
ASIA /Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines |
Project Duration |
September 30, 2008 – September 29, 2011 |
Fiscal Year & Funding Level |
FY 2008: USD 1,250,000 |
Problem to be Addressed |
According to the ILO, approximately 12.3 million people were in forced labor situations in the world in 2005. The majority of individuals trapped in forced labor (7.8 million) are in forms of economic exploitation other than commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), while 1.4 million are estimated to be in CSE and 610,000 are estimated to be exploited in both CSE and other forms of economic activity. In recent years, the international community has increasingly focused on the problem of forced labor in economic activities other than CSE. The U.S. government, as directed by Congress through the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and other legislation, continues to increase its attention to this issue. |
Project Objective and Summary of Activities |
To expand the body of knowledge on forced labor in the production of selected goods in seven countries, leading to policy recommendations and improvements in DOL’s capacity to monitor and combat forced labor. This objective will be achieved through:
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Grantee/Contractor |
Verité, Inc. |
Contact Information |
Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (202) 693-4843 |
