Events and training on labour migration

August 2016

  1. Workshop to prepare for a Sector Study in Nepal (ECLM project)

    29 August - 2 September 2016

    A Workshop was held in Kathmandu from August 29 - September 2 in in the context of the project "Assessing the economic contribution of labour migration in developing countries as countries of destination" (ECLM). The workshop was organised in collaboration with Social Science Baha, a research institution in Nepal, and discussed the implementation of a study of the manufacturing and small trade sectors.

  2. Workshop to prepare for a Sector Study in Nepal (ECLM project)

    29 August - 2 September 2016

    A Workshop was held in Kathmandu from Aug 29 – Sep 2 2016 in the context of the project "Assessing the economic contribution of labour migration in developing countries as countries of destination" (ECLM). The workshop was organised in collaboration with a team of researchers from Social Science Baha, and discussed the implementation of a study of the manufacturing and trade sectors. The agenda for the workshop can be downloaded below.

April 2016

  1. Pilot testing a fair recruitment model in the apparel industry

    11 April 2016

    The ILO’s FAIR project is currently implementing in collaboration with BWJ a pilot intervention model to eliminate deceptive and coercive recruitment practices in the apparel industry in Jordan and thus reduce the vulnerability of migrant workers to forced labour. The aim of this pilot intervention is to demonstrate that fair recruitment is possible and that it benefits both employers and workers. A one-day workshop will be organized on April 11th, 2016 in Amman to present the objectives and expected results of this pilot programme.

February 2016

  1. Workshop on Migrant Domestic Workers' Policy (MDWs) and Trade Union Actions in Nepal

    24 - 25 February 2016

    The workshop aims to discuss on existing policies, international practices and gaps in polices and laws to protect migrant domestic workers (MDW). This is organized within the framework of the ILO’s Global Action Programme on Migrant Domestic Workers and their Families (GAP-MDW), Geneva.

December 2015

  1. National Consultation Seminar on assessing the economic contribution of labour migration in Nepal (ECLM project)

    1 December 2015

    A National Consultation Seminar was held in Nepal on December 1, 2015, and brought together more than 40 policymakers, government officials and experts to discuss various aspects of the role of migrant workers in Nepal, in the context of the "Assessing the economic contribution of labour migration in developing countries as countries of destination" (ECLM) project. The agenda for this meeting can be downloaded below.

May 2015

  1. Realizing a Fair Migration Agenda: Labour Flows between Asia and Arab States, Asia Tripartite Meeting

    6 - 7 May 2015

    Tripartite partners meet to develop origin-country inputs to an action plan for fair migration in Asia to Arab States labour flows.

August 2014

  1. The Joint ILO-UN Women Regional Workshop on Effective Social and Economic Reintegration of Women Migrant Workers

    19 - 21 August 2014

    The Joint ILO-UN Women Regional Workshop on Effective Social and Economic Reintegration of Women Migrant Workers was held on the 19 – 21st August 2014 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The regional workshop was held with the aim to identify, document and share good practices in the reintegration services and programs for returning women migrant workers, which effectively foster both their social and economic integration.

July 2014

  1. Training to Trade Unions on Safe Migration and Victims’ Assistance

    1 July 2014

    The Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women (GAATW) conducted a ToT on safe migration and victims’ assistance to building the capacity of trainers to undertake pre-decision community work with potential migrant women workers.