This self-learning course is composed of five modules, which tackle specific—yet interrelated—topics pertaining to fair recruitment.
Introduction to the course
In 2014, the ILO launched the Fair Recruitment Initiative to help prevent human trafficking, protect the rights of workers (including migrant workers) from abusive and fraudulent practices during the recruitment and placement process, reduce the cost of labour migration and enhance development gains.
The 2021-2025 FRI Strategy (Phase II) will continue to be grounded in relevant international labour standards (ILS), global guidance, and social dialogue between governance institutions and actors of the labour market. The strategy is grounded in four pillars:
- Enhancing, exchanging and disseminating global knowledge on national and international recruitment processes
- Improving laws, policies and enforcement to promote fair recruitment
- Promoting fair business practices
- Empowering and protecting workers
This self-guided course, developed under the framework of the ILO Fair Recruitment Initiative, has been designed in collaboration with the International Training Centre of the ILO.
Learning outcomes
- understand why fair recruitment matters, and the need to protect the rights of workers, including migrant workers, from abusive and fraudulent practices during the recruitment and placement process;
- appreciate the relevant international labour standards as well as the General Principles and Operational Guidelines for Fair Recruitment;
- become acquainted with the different types of recruitment processes that exist, including recruitment through private and public agencies and bilateral labour agreements;
- share good practices of laws, policies and enforcement mechanisms, including a compilation of regulatory and enforcement models that have demonstrated a measurable impact in reducing human trafficking and irregular migration.
Who attends this course?
The course is designed for:
- officials, policy-makers and practitioners of public institutions and ministries dealing with migration, trafficking and/or forced labour;
- representatives of workers’ and employers’ organizations;
- representatives of public and private employment agencies;
- staff of NGOs and civil society organizations;
- experts from international agencies and other key actors concerned with these issues.
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