Detecting forced labour in commercial fishing
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Presentazione del corso
You can register for this self-guided course as from 12 February 2026, and you can follow it at your own pace. Participation requires approximately 12 hours of individual learning.
Chi si iscrive a questo corso?
- Representatives of State authorities with oversight over different aspects of the commercial fishing industry, namely labour inspectors, fisheries inspectors, coastguard and navy officials, maritime safety and port State control inspectors.
- Representatives of non-state actors directly engaged with fishers or otherwise concerned with labour and human rights in fishing, such as trade unionists, representatives from international trade union federations, vessel owner associations, welfare groups and other NGOs, seafood buyers, "social auditors" and researchers.
What will I gain from the course?
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Understanding of the ILO legal instruments for work in fishing and for eliminating forced labour.
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Knowledge of the general indicators the ILO has developed for identifying forced labour situations and their manifestations in fishing.
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Knowledge of resources and tools to assess situations where risks of forced labour are highest in the commercial fishing industry, to conduct inspections, and to follow-up when indicators of forced labour are found.
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Capacity to detect forced labour situations on board fishing vessels and to follow up in accordance with national legal frameworks and the mandate of regulatory authorities.
What topics does the course cover?
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The international framework for work in fishing and for eliminating forced labour: ILO legal instruments, with emphasis on the definition of "forced labour" and its key elements; and ILO forced labour indicators.
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How to effectively detect forced labour in fishing, using a "strategic compliance" approach: risk assessment; vessel inspections, from reviews of vessel documentation to inspection of working and living conditions on board fishing vessels, including interviews with fishers and other actors; follow-up investigation, referral and enforcement action of suspected forced labour cases.
How is the course organized?
- Step 1: Get familiar with the course, introduce yourself and assess your initial knowledge.
- Step 2: Explore the three flexible and interactive self-guided sessions with materials to work with, including video pills and case studies, and multiple-choice quizzes.
- Step 3: Assess the knowledge gained and share your takeaways.
- Step 4: Answer the satisfaction questionnaire and tell us how was your learning journey.
- Step 5: Earn your digital certificate of participation specifically issued by the ITCILO for this course.
- Optional step: Go through the eLibrary that compiles relevant multimedia resources and useful links to know more.
