Human trafficking and forced labor: A critical approach to the information flow used by the International Labour Organization [Tráfico de seres humanos e trabalho forçado: Uma abordagem crítica ao fluxo de informações utilizado pela Organização Internacional do Trabalho]

Revista de Administracao Publica
Volume 47, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 975-998

Human trafficking and forced labor: A critical approach to the information flow used by the International Labour Organization [Tráfico de seres humanos e trabalho forçado: Uma abordagem crítica ao fluxo de informações utilizado pela Organização Internacional do Trabalho] (Article) (Open Access)

^a Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
^b Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Brazil

Abstract

Trafficking in persons, although it is a problem of remote origin, exists on a global scale, mainly due to structural elements such as the forced mobility that capitalist system imposes on the workforce. However, the fight against human trafficking faces an impasse of conceptual order because of the diversity of definitions adopted by the countries and organizations and the diversity of approaches and methodologies. This context influences flow of information on human trafficking, an issue addressed here through comparative research. The sample consists of ten countries and documentary resources are the official reports concerning the implementation of Conventions 29 and 105 on forced labor submitted to International Labour Organization, examined in its nature, explaining the similarities and differences.

Author Keywords

Forced labour Information flow Trafficking in persons International Labour Organization

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84881582191&doi=10.1590%2fS0034-76122013000400008&partnerID=40&md5=9434c8cf5df62ccf9e3e9f4a3c1a80cc

DOI: 10.1590/S0034-76122013000400008

ISSN: 00347612

Original Language: English; Portuguese