All news: Nepal
Child Labour
Beyond declaration-How Pauwadungma Rural Municipality is sustaining its Child Labour Free Zone status
A Child Labour Free Zone declaration is not an end point. Sustainability depends on continued political commitment, local systems, adequate resources and timely support for children and families facing vulnerability.
Child Labour
Local governments in Nepal strengthen action to eliminate child labour
The Ministry of Youth, Labour and Employment (MoYLE) advances efforts to accelerate and consolidate the Child Labour Free Zone (CLFZ) approach in Nepal.
Voices and insights on social protection and migration in the South Asia–Gulf corridor
Ageing migrant populations require new approaches to social protection
The first paper in the ILO STREAM Programme's Voices and Insights series examines how ageing among long-term migrant workers is exposing gaps in social protection across the migration corridor linking South Asia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...
Sri Lanka moves to shield migrant workers from crises through enhanced social protection
National consultation calls for stronger, better-coordinated social protection systems in countries of origin and destination to protect migrant workers and their families before, during and after crises.
Press Release
Nepal strengthens action on chemical safety with worker protection at its core
A policy dialogue brought together government, employers and workers to strengthen chemical safety, prevention and healthier workplaces.
Labour standards
Nepal ratifies key ILO instruments on labour inspection and forced labour
Nepal’s ratification of two key ILO instruments strengthens the legal framework for labour inspection and action against forced labour, supporting better protection of workers and compliance with international labour standards.
Cooperatives for sustainable development, social inclusion and peace
Together, they are changing their communities: How cooperatives are advancing decent work across South Asia
From women cotton farmers in Madhya Pradesh and domestic workers in Bihar to care workers in Nepal and nursery teachers in Sri Lanka, women workers are coming together to establish cooperatives, creating new opportunities for decent work, economic...
Labour survey
Nepali migrant workers still face heavy costs before jobs abroad
Nepal’s National Statistics Office (NSO), with technical support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), has produced the country’s first nationally representative evidence on recruitment fees and related costs.
Care Economy
Nepal advances care cooperatives to support care workers, families and women’s economic participation
A new national initiative to promote care cooperatives in Nepal is set to strengthen community-based care services, support care workers, and reduce the unpaid and invisible caring responsibilities that continues to limit women’s participation in...
Convention n°193
New international labour standard supports Nepal's growing digital platform economy
New standard offers timely guidance for Nepal as ride-hailing, delivery and digital work expand.
Domestic workers
15 stories for 15 years of the Domestic Workers Convention
This collection brings together stories from across Asia and the Pacific to highlight progress made and the ongoing importance of protecting domestic workers’ rights and advancing decent work in the care economy.
Campaign Video
ILO Nepal Director raises the red card against child labour
Cross-regional dialogue platform launched on social protection for migrant workers along the Asia–Gulf corridor
The launch of the platform, co-chaired by the Philippines and the GCC Executive Bureau, sends a powerful message: effective social protection for migrant workers can only be achieved through dialogue and partnership between countries of origin and...
Press Release
Nepal moves to make climate action work for workers, businesses and communities
National Just Transition process linked to Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), aims to balance climate ambition with decent work, stronger social protection and new opportunities for workers and enterprises.
Press Release
Investing in care: New partnership to expand jobs, support families, and advance gender equality in Nepal through care cooperatives
A new partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the National Cooperative Federation of Nepal (NCF) is set to strengthen care services, create decent jobs, and unlock greater economic opportunities for women across Nepal.
ILO and Nepal’s Human Rights Commission collaborate to advance equality and dignity at work
The initiative supports the Commission’s role in promoting accountability and ensuring that international labour standards translate into stronger protection for workers.
Press Release
Nepal moves towards a world of work free from violence and harassment and stronger protections for domestic workers
Nepal is advancing concrete steps toward safer, inclusive and violence and harassment -free workplaces, with new legal reform efforts set to strengthen protections for workers across the country, especially women and those in vulnerable and informal...
IMRF stakeholders strengthen commitments to wage and social protection for migrant workers
A high-level dialogue at the International Migration Review Forum 2026 explored practical ways to include migrant workers in wage and social protection systems across the migration corridor between Africa, Asia and the Gulf, with the support of the...
Nepal advances for stronger social protection for migrant workers at home and abroad
National dialogue calls for better coordination across the migration cycle and closer alignment with destination-country systems.
Press Release
Advancing evidence-based reforms towards protecting rights of Nepali migrant workers
The ILO-supported studies contribute to stakeholder dialogue and evidence-based policymaking on fair recruitment, decent work, and stronger social protection for Nepali migrant workers.
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