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Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105)

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Summary

The Convention concerning the Abolition of Forced Labour, 1957 (No. 105), is one of the eight ILO fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization, which cancels certain forms of forced labour still allowed under the Forced Labour Convention of 1930, such as punishment for strikes and as a punishment for holding certain political views. In order to implement the 1930 Forced Labour Convention and the 1957 Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, the Special Action Programme to Combat Forced Labour was set up.

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Issuer

International Labour Office (ILO)

Year

1957

Region

International

Issuer (type)

International Labour Organization (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

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