THE STATE OF TOCANTINS IN RANKING SLAVERY DEBT

Abstract

In Brazil, it is estimated that, annually, around 25 to 40 thousand workers are in a work situation similar to that of slavery, according to figures from the CPT and ILO. One of the most identified modalities of current slavery in the state of Tocantins is debt bondage. In the state, the CPT, CDHA and Repórter Brasil are the most active non-governmental institutions in the fight against debt slavery. In the idealization of this research, readings of works by authors were carried out: LOPES (2009), CPT (2011), SENADO (2011), ILO (2005), MARTINS (1999), (1986) and AMADO (1996). In addition, we interviewed members and representatives of CPT, CDHA, MTE and Repórter Brasil, we collected data that enabled the construction and analysis of graphs and charts. Finally, we visited the Luar do Sertão settlement in Ananás (TO), formed by workers rescued from serfdom. Therefore, these institutions develop a work of great relevance in Tocantins, above all by acting in various areas such as denunciation, inclusion project, database, preventive measures, etc. However, there are still many cases of workers in conditions similar to slaves in Tocantins and, therefore, we need a joint work between civil society, social institutions and the State to fight contemporary slavery.