improving the conditions of work through Social dialogue. The genuine relationship developed between the NCEW, EFE and the Government is of great vantage in this respect. The tri-partite relationship has enabled harmonious relations for economic development and higher productivity. The trade unions have worked to implement and strengthen the provisions stipulated in Article 90 of the Labor Proclamation No 118/2001 The principled position against Forced Labor 236. Labor Proclamation No 118/2001 is the legal basis for abolishing forced labor in Eritrea. The enforcement machinery lies on an effective judicial system, which is key in the effective prosecution of offenders and the strict application of penal sanctions. Any accused have the right to defend themselves according to the practices of the established judicial process. In actual practice, both the labor inspectors and the Eritrean Police play an important role in the enforcement of the law. Labor inspectors in particular have regularly monitored workplaces to ensure that conditions of work prescribed by law are respected, while the Police have the power to identify the perpetrators and to take measures. During the reporting period there have been no cases of violations where legal measures were needed. International Trade Union Solidarity Conference 237. As a matter of its practical commitment to enhance trade Union Solidarity, The National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) in collaboration with the African Regional Organization of International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC – Africa) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) hosted the International Trade Union Solidarity Conference from 23 to 25 March 2016 in Asmara, Eritrea. The conference was organized under the theme: International Solidarity Forum – Promoting Decent Work Agenda. There were very rich and stimulating presentations touching on regional integration and the unity of trade unions; African Trade Union Movement – challenges and way forward; Eritrea‟s economic development path – prospects and challenges for social justice; Labor migration governance and trade union engagement; tripartite dialogue on forced labor elimination and the actualization of decent work in Africa. 238. The Conference passed resolutions on all the above issues and noted the tremendous challenges and problems which workers and in particular African workers are facing in the prevailing inequitable and unjust international world order. Note was also made of the conflicts raging in many parts with impact on peace, security and development. In this context, the resolution underlined the following as pertains to Eritrea:-  “Commended the Eritrean workers and trade unions for their resilience and determination to continue to make sacrifice and progress in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of their nation and people Page 58 of 100