Where does the force in 'forced labour' come from? Those who believe that poverty and globalisation are the root causes of forced labour need a broader understanding of freedom and coercion.
Forced labour is all around us, but not how you think. This report pulls together research from across the world to explain where it comes from and what we can do about it.
Last autumn we asked experts from around the world how work has changed, where it is heading, and what could make that future better. We've now collected their insights along with all the responses we received into a single, print-ready volume.
Organisations and regulations are struggling to keep up with the evolving nature of work. Our panel of experts ends this round table by asking themselves how such institutions can stay relevant.
A lack of labour rights is, for many countries, a serious competitive advantage. What needs to happen in business, politics and organising to stop this race to the bottom?
Workers' organisations know where they are trying to get to, but convincing those with power to prioritise rights over profits is no easy task. Our 12-person round table contemplates the challenge.
'Fair trade'-style programmes exist to reassure individuals that the products they buy or the investments they make are responsibly created. Do they work? And if not, is there a better way?
The world of work has changed. What have been the most momentous shifts, and how have they affected workers? Twelve respondents take stock before looking to the future.
Current labour systems are leaving huge numbers of workers in vulnerable and precarious conditions. How can workers and their allies shape a better future for work? Twelve leading experts in the field weigh in.
La detención se está convirtiendo en el método preferido por los estados para procesar y disuadir a las personas migrantes, pero hay muchas otras alternativas disponibles. English
En todo el mundo hay mujeres que migran para trabajar o huir de la violencia; pero, en comparación con los migrantes masculinos, apenas son visibles en los debates políticos y en los medios de comunicación. Esto las convierte en un sector vulnerable. English
