Breaking Chains: Towards the elimination of Forced Labour
Breaking Chains: Towards the elimination of Forced Labour
6–17 Luglio 2026
Il corso è disponibile in English
6 – 17 JULY 2026
FULLY ONLINE: 6 – 17 JULY 2026
BLENDED: ONLINE 6 – 12 JULY + TURIN or ONLINE 13 – 17 JULY
Presentazione del corso
This course provides a practical and comprehensive exploration of forced labour, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to support its prevention and elimination. Through interactive sessions, expert discussions, applied group work, and a field visit, participants will examine the root causes and systemic drivers of forced labour, including structural vulnerabilities, crises, and decent work gaps in supply chains. The course introduces key international labour standards, including relevant ILO Conventions, supervisory mechanisms, and emerging due diligence frameworks such as the EU Forced Labour Regulation. Participants will also explore forced labour indicators, social dialogue, and the integrated approach to fundamental principles and rights at work in addressing forced labour effectively. Special emphasis is placed on communication and storytelling as tools to influence policy and behavioural change. By the end of the course, participants will be better equipped to advocate for effective responses, contribute to integrated strategies against forced labour, and support action within their professional contexts.
Chi si iscrive a questo corso?
The interactive course is intended for but not limited to key actors involved in the prevention, identification, and remediation of forced labour, including public authorities, trade unions, employers, private sector, civil society organizations, international organizations, researchers and academics, legal practitioners, social workers and frontline service providers.
What will I gain from this course?
- Understand the latest global trends, drivers, and risks related to forced labour
- Strengthen your knowledge of ILO standards, supervisory mechanisms, and emerging regulations
- Learn practical tools to identify, prevent, and address forced labour in different contexts
- Explore supply chain challenges, due diligence systems, and decent work gaps
- Build communication and advocacy skills to influence policy and behavioural change
- Exchange experiences, expand your professional network, and learn from peers and experts from around the world
What topics does the course cover?
- The global realities, trends, and evolving patterns of forced labour through the lens of the latest ILO estimates
- Definitions, indicators, and forms of forced labour, including emerging indicators on state-imposed forced labour
- International labour standards and supervisory mechanisms, with a focus on ILO Conventions No. 29, No. 105, and the 2014 Protocol
- The Integrated Strategy on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and its role in advancing labour rights
- Structural vulnerabilities, discrimination, and crisis-related drivers that increase the risk of forced labour
- Decent work gaps in global supply chains and approaches to strengthening responsible business practices
- Emerging due diligence and regulatory frameworks, including the EU Forced Labour Regulation
- Tools and practical approaches for the identification, prevention, enforcement, and remediation of forced labour
- The role of social dialogue, labour actors, and institutions in developing integrated responses to forced labour
- Communication, storytelling, and advocacy strategies to influence policy, public awareness, and behavioural change
How is the course organized?
Approximately 36 hours of blended learning delivered through a hybrid modality, combining online and face-to-face components.
Participants may choose to attend the residential week in person at the ITCILO campus in Turin or follow the programme online through a tailored learning pathway adapted to remote participation needs.
The course begins with online preliminary readings, video presentations, guided activities, and learning resources to support flexible preparation and engagement.
Hybrid residential and online week: a 5-day series of interactive sessions at the ITCILO. During this week, online participants will be able to join selected live sessions remotely and/or follow dedicated online activities specifically designed to ensure meaningful participation and learning outcomes.
Knowledge assessments will be conducted at the beginning and at the end of the training. Successful completion of the assessments and submission of a final assignment will lead to the award of a Certificate of Participation.
