Forced labour

In Myanmar, the military junta has made widespread use of men, women and children as forced labour for portering, construction work, and farming.

Forced labour, enforced prostitution and human trafficking do not just destroy individual lives, they also devastate entire communities. This economic crime would punish individuals for serious violations of the right to work of one’s choosing and the right to work in safe and healthy conditions, which are guaranteed in articles 6 and 7 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Read a report from Amnesty International on the Myanmar government’s use of its people in forced labour.

Do More

Support these organisations in the fight against forced labour, sexual slavery, and human trafficking:

Free the Slaves
Free the Slaves liberates slaves around the world, helps them rebuild their lives and researches real world solutions to eradicate slavery forever.
http://www.freetheslaves.net/

The Project to End Human Trafficking
The Project to End Human Trafficking engages in anti-trafficking coalition building, educational outreach, direct service to victims, and collaboration with other national and international organizations in the global fight against human trafficking.
http://www.endhumantrafficking.org/