June 2011

1. Conference "Preventing Trafficking in Human Beings for Labour Exploitation: Decent Work and Social Justice"

   20 - 21 June 2011

   The 11th High-level Alliance against Trafficking in Persons conference aims to gain a deeper understanding and to analyse the various interconnected factors that foster the exploitation of people in slavery-like practice. The event is split into two segments: Mr Guy Ryder, Executive Director of the Standards and Fundamental Rights at Work Department at the ILO, will participate to the First Segment, which focuses on the added value and challenges of partnership and co-operation to fight trafficking in human beings as a form of modern-day slavery.The Second Segment brings together a variety of actors and experts, to generate exchange of information and expertise coming from very diverse fields, explore innovative ideas to tackle the problem and encourage new partnerships.

May 2011

1. Regional Conference in Tbilisi, Georgia: Building partnerships to combat human trafficking and forced labour

   18 - 19 May 2011

   Regional conference to exchange good practices on the prevention of forced labour and trafficking in the context of increased labour mobility between the South Caucasus, neighbouring countries and the European Union.

March 2011

1. Victim of Trafficking... and then?

   6 March 2011 - 6 March 2012

   Roundtable organised by the HEI Graduate Institute. A phenomenon known as "modern day slavery", sex trafficking has become increasingly pervasive. The panel will explore this horrific issue from the perspective of a victim and feature experts who are working to combat human trafficking. Panelists will provide an overview of the problem in Geneva, Switzerland, and at international levels, and examine the steps being taken to address the phenomenon.

February 2011

1. Trafficking in Human Beings in Finnish Work Life

   3 - 4 February 2011

   The seminar aims to raise awareness about the existence of forced labour in Finland and develop strategies and recommendations for prevention.

January 2011

1. Workshop to strengthen the role of Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) in combating human trafficking in Ethiopia with ILO support

   25 - 27 January 2011

   Leaders of the Ethiopian national trade union centre CETU met with industry federations to develop an action plan to combat trafficking of Ethiopian workers and children in a three-day seminar. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs presented the new Proclamation No. 632/2009 regulating private employment agencies.

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   18 - 19 January 2011

   The forum aims to discuss means of legal redress and compensation for trafficked migrant workers.

December 2010

1. End Human Trafficking Now: Enforcing the UN Protocol

   10 - 12 December 2010

   International forum hold by the End Human Trafficking Now! (EHTN!) Campaign, SMWIPM, in partnership with the United Nations and the Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT), Orascom Telecom Holding, Manpower, the GAP, Microsoft, the World Bank, and Vital Voices Global Partnership. The forum will focus on key issues related to human trafficking, identify best practices and positive experiences, and carve out a set of challenges to pursue with various partners.

November 2010

1. The Cost of Forced Labor, Exploitation and Human Trafficking

   9 November 2010

   This Social Development Brown Bag Lunch is part of the Conflict Crime and Violence Cluster's (CCV) continued work to promote an improved understanding of the role of CCV within the development context and promoting effective, practical strategies to reduce and prevent CCV through the World Bank's work.

October 2010

1. A Rights-based Approach to Counter Labor Trafficking – U.S. and German Experiences

   18 October 2010

   The conference will provide a forum for U.S. and German experts to explore how government and civil society can cooperate to assist labor trafficking victims.

September 2010

1. Regional Workshop for Employers’ Organisations from the Southern Caucasus and Destination Countries on Strategies against Human Trafficking and Forced Labour

   23 - 24 September 2010

   The EU funded regional project “Strengthening of comprehensive anti-trafficking response in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia” takes place in the Caucasus region covering Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia and seeks to contribute to the progressive reduction of trafficking in human beings in these three countries. The Conference is a regional component of the Project and will contribute to the development of a coherent anti-trafficking strategy for the Employers’ Organizations to take action against forced labour and trafficking in human beings