Videos and photos

  1. World Day of Social Justice, 20 February

    The ILO since 1919: Fighting for social justice

    18 February 2019

    Since 1919 the International Labour Organization (ILO) has been on the frontline, bringing together governments, workers and employers in the struggle to make social justice and decent work a global reality.

  2. Labour migration

    Nepal: Labour migration should be a choice

    01 December 2017

    Every year, thousands of young women from Nepal leave their country to work abroad. But many who make the decision don't have the basic skills needed for their new jobs overseas. And very few know how they may be at risk for abuse and exploitation. The ILO-DFID "Work in Freedom" program offers vocational and skills training for Nepalese women, helping them to make a more informed choice about working abroad. Watch this video as part of the ILO InfoStory "Stay or go - Migration should be a choice".

  3. World Tourism Day

    How small tourism businesses in Nepal are turning more professional

    27 September 2017

    The disastrous 2015 earthquake seriously damaged Nepal’s tourist industry. Now that the tourists are starting to return, they’re discovering something new about the way Nepalese businesses are welcoming visitors.

  4. "A better future for women at work"

    The future of gender equality at work

    15 June 2017

    The gap between women’s aspirations and the realities of the labour market mean there is still much to do to achieve a better future for women at work.

  5. 106th International Labour Conference

    President Bidya Devi Bhandari addresses the 106th International Labour Conference

    15 June 2017

    President Bidya Devi Bhandari of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal addresses the ILO’s World of Work Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, during it's 106th International Labour Conference.

  6. 106th International Labour Conference

    Shaping the world of work: The 106th International Labour Conference

    24 May 2017

    The 106th International Labour Conference gets underway in Geneva, Switzerland from 5 -16 June 2017. This year's session brings together over 4,000 delegates from around the globe to discuss the most pressing issues facing the world of work today.

  7. Video

    An interview with ILO Nepal’s Director Richard Howard on the occasion of Labour Day

    01 May 2017

    Labour Day is about bringing workers together to create a shared sense of solidarity and purpose. It is about working collectively to promote decent work, better working conditions, fair wages and social security. Nepal Television interviews Richard Howard, Director of the ILO Country Office for Nepal, on the occasion of Labour Day. He, emphasizing that labour is not a commodity but rather a part of our humanity, provides insight on the significance of marking labour day, the new labour law, and ILO’s five decades of work in Nepal among other pertinent issues.