{"id":11330,"date":"2025-11-09T11:52:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T10:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.univ-eloued.dz\/sdg\/?page_id=11330"},"modified":"2025-11-17T00:04:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T23:04:23","slug":"8-2-4-employment-policy-modern-slavery-have-a-policy-commitment-against-forced-labour-modern-slavery-human-trafficking-and-child-labour-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.univ-eloued.dz\/sdg\/8-2-4-employment-policy-modern-slavery-have-a-policy-commitment-against-forced-labour-modern-slavery-human-trafficking-and-child-labour-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"8.2.4 &#8220;Employment policy modern slavery Have a policy commitment against forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking and child labour&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11330\" class=\"elementor elementor-11330\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e642a35 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e642a35\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f1dec07\" data-id=\"f1dec07\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60844ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60844ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.8.1 - 13-11-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #416a64;\">8.2.4 &#8211; Does your university as a body have a policy commitment against forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking, and child labour?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-396ebcc elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"396ebcc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-04fc798\" data-id=\"04fc798\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7582842 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7582842\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The University of El Oued firmly commits to safeguarding human rights and promoting ethical practices across its operations and partnerships. This policy outlines the university\u2019s dedication to eradicating forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking, and child labour, adhering to both national and international legal frameworks. By fostering an environment of dignity and equality, the university supports Algeria\u2019s national laws and aligns with international conventions to combat exploitation in all forms.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>This policy aims to:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Prevent and address any instances of forced labour, human trafficking, modern slavery, or child labour within university operations and collaborations.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ensure compliance with Algerian Penal Code (Article 303 bis) and international conventions, such as the ILO Forced Labour Convention (C29) and the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons. <\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Promote awareness and accountability among faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Scope<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>This policy applies to:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>All university personnel, including faculty, staff, contractors, and students.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>University-sponsored projects, research initiatives, and partnerships at the local, national, and international levels.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Policy Guidelines <\/strong><\/span><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Compliance with Legal Frameworks<\/strong><\/span><strong style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>National Adherence:<br \/>The university strictly complies with Algerian Penal Code (2009), ensuring no involvement in forced labor, human trafficking, or child labor activities.<br \/><\/strong><strong>International Compliance:<br \/>The university upholds international commitments under the:<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>ILO Forced Labour Convention (C29)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>UN Protocol on Trafficking in Persons and other ILO frameworks on forced labour.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"2\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Prevention Measures<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Establish thorough vetting processes for contractors, research collaborators, and third-party vendors to ensure compliance with labour and human rights laws.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Conduct regular training for staff, faculty, and students on identifying and reporting forced labour or trafficking.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"3\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Ethical Employment Practices<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ensure no individual under the legal working age is employed within university operations or partnerships.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Guarantee that all employees, including contract workers, receive wages and benefits above the minimum wage mandated by Algerian law.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"4\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Reporting and Accountability<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Set up confidential mechanisms for reporting suspected violations of this policy.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Investigate and take immediate corrective actions against confirmed cases, in collaboration with local authorities when necessary.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"5\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Community Engagement and Awareness<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Partner with national and international organizations to promote education on human rights and labour laws within the university and the local community.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Host workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns on the dangers and signs of forced labour, trafficking, and child labour.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>University Management:<br \/>Oversee the policy\u2019s implementation and ensure compliance across all departments.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Human Resources Department:<br \/>Monitor hiring practices, conduct background checks, and ensure all employment practices are lawful and ethical.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Legal Affairs Office:<br \/>Ensure alignment with national and international laws and provide guidance on resolving policy violations.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Review and Monitoring<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The university will review this policy every two years to ensure it aligns with evolving national and international laws and best 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