Ethics & values in events, tourism & hospitality
Why a COIL about modern slavery in business?
Modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking, affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is not confined to any one region; it is a global problem that demands urgent attention. Governments and international organizations are increasingly recognizing the severity of modern slavery. The private sector is significantly impacted by modern slavery. Many companies fail to address modern slavery risks adequately.
More awareness of and insight in the topic is needed in order to empower businesses to fight modern slavery.
Objectives of this COIL
This project aims to empower future professionals to recognize and tackle modern slavery in different international business environments. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the extent and impacts of modern slavery, particularly within a variety of industries. They will be invited to reflect on different perspectives on the topic, and challenged to contribute to creating solutions.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be introduced as a framework to monitor and measure positive contributions towards eradicating modern slavery. By integrating the SDGs, participants will be equipped to assess their impact and ensure their efforts align with global standards for sustainable and ethical business practices.
29th of September 2025 to 9th of November 2025
English
To be defined by each higher education institution. Generally, most students will have this COIL certified in their diploma supplement as a minimal condition
Only open to students enrolled in the designated courses in Howest, NHL Stenden & TUS.
Application for this product is closed.
No grants are available as this project entirely takes place online
Programme at a glance
⌛2 hours
⌛⌛2 hours
⌛2 hours
⌛4 hours
⌛4 hours
⌛10 hours
🎯 Reflect on intercultural differences with your team members
⌛2 hours
Beware: exact date may change due to timetable issues of participating institutions
⌛1 hour
Beware: exact date may change due to timetable issues of participating institutions
⌛1 hour
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Collaborative Online International Learning, learners will be able to:
Understanding the concept of modern slavery and its impact on a variety of industries and identifying red flags
Reflecting on the responsibility and possible actions of individual employees and consumers in fighting modern slavery
Foster intercultural understanding by engaging in intercultural collaborative learning, gaining insights into how different cultures perceive and address modern slavery and fostering mutual respect and understanding.
Selection criteria
Only open to students from specific courses in Howest, NHL Stenden & TUS.
Involved organisations and persons
Howest University of Applied Sciences
Lead Organisation- Lieselot Vandamme (Instructor)
- Vicky Van Den Heede (Lead Instructor)
Mekong club
- Caterina Foti (Instructor)
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
Partner Organisation- Jildau Tuinhof (Instructor)
- Rainer Prasetya (Instructor)
- Roobin Dijkstra (Instructor)
Technological University of the Shannon
Partner Organisation- Nicola Ryan (Instructor)
- Sean Connell (Instructor)
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Grant Agreement Number: 101124674
