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Nepal’s textile and garment sector prepares for post-LDC graduation with strengthened competitiveness and responsible conduct

Through stronger social compliance, responsible business conduct and social dialogue supported by ILO, the sector is building credibility, resilience and market readiness needed to compete beyond LDC status.

ILO calls for continued alignment of Nepal’s labour laws with international standards

The ILO Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR) has called on Nepal to strengthen efforts to eliminate child labour, reinforcing labour inspection and closer alignment of labour laws and practices with...

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ILO assessment on Nepal’s LDC Graduation warns of job risks, calls for investments to boost competitiveness

A new ILO report finds that Nepal’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status could reduce exports in key sectors and heighten job risks for women and informal workers, emphasizing the need for early policy action. It highlights that...

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Nepal steps up efforts to strengthen public employment services to tackle youth unemployment and informality

ILO Nepal, together with the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MoLESS), launched a national training to strengthen the practical capacity of public employment services for effective coordination and delivery.

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Nepal advances towards a national roadmap for jobs and social protection to drive just transitions

A national roadmap is being developed to strengthen policy coherence and investments that accelerates employment creation and expand social protection for just transitions in Nepal. The process is grounded in extensive analysis, social dialogue and...

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ILO assessment urges Nepal to shift Employment Service Centres from “cash-for-work” delivery to modern job-matching, employer services and...

The launch of the Assessment of Public Employment Services and Labour Market Policies in Nepal highlights key findings and recommendations to guide reforms and inform policy dialogue among policymakers and stakeholders.

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Provincial dialogue and frontline training advance Nepal’s child labour free zone approach

With support from ILO Nepal, the National Child Rights Council (NCRC) and the Government of Bagmati Province advance efforts to eliminate child labour.

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Nepal launches national campaign to bring informal workers into social security

The campaign, launched by the Social Security Fund (SSF) in collaboration with ILO Nepal, brings together government institutions, employers’ and workers’ organizations, local governments, civil society, and the media to expand social security...

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On International Migrants Day, ILO Nepal urges stronger protection of migrant workers’ rights

Marking International Migrants Day 2025, the ILO Nepal highlights the importance of rights-based labour migration governance and upholding the dignity of migrant workers.

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Advancing safety and working conditions of waste management workers in Nepal

ILO Nepal is engaging with waste management companies to promote safer workplaces and social security for waste workers.

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Women farmers in Nepal strengthen livelihoods and bargaining power through collective market action

A group of women farmers in Karnali Province, Nepal, is increasing its income, resilience and leadership by organising collectively, improving storage practices and securing direct market access with support from the EU–UN Empowered Women,...

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ILO supports safer migration for Nepali workers to GCC countries by advancing social protection

The ILO intensifies collaboration with the government, social partners and civil society in Nepal to ensure safe, dignified and equitable migration for Nepali workers to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries through the STREAM Programme.

Second World Summit for Social Development

World leaders renew commitments to social protection for migrant workers across the Gulf, South Asia and Africa

A landmark gathering at the Second World Summit for Social Development united policymakers and social partners from the three regions to advance joint action on extending social protection to millions of migrant workers.

New ILO programme set to advance social protection for migrant workers across the South Asia–Gulf corridor

The official launch of the STREAM Programme at the Second World Summit for Social Development marks a new stage in strengthening social protection for migrant workers and their families across the South Asia–Gulf corridor.

Joint Press Release

Celebrating Care: Recognizing and honouring support and care providers

Marking the International Day of Care and Support and building on ongoing efforts to recognize and strengthen the care economy, the United Nations in Nepal organized an event, hosted by ILO Nepal and UN Women Nepal to honour staff whose dedication...

South Asian trade union youth leaders unite for safer and healthier workplaces

Young trade union leaders from across South Asia have pledged a joint action on occupational safety and health (OSH) at a regional ILO-ACTRAV conference

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Evidence-Based Policymaking: Strengthening Nepal’s capacity to advance social justice and decent work

To strengthen the capacity of social partners in evidence-based policy making and promote social justice and decent work for all, the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched a course that builds practical skills for policymakers and social...

Labour Migration

ILO Nepal and Non-Resident Nepali Association unite efforts to improve support services to Nepali migrant workers

International Labour Organization (ILO) Nepal and Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) partner to strengthen support system to Nepali migrant workers, focusing on capacity building, policy advocacy, and mental health initiatives to deliver better...

Informal Economy

Unions in Nepal co-create tailored training tools to support informal workers

A design sprint brought together 14 worker representatives to co-develop practical, union-led training tools for the outreach and sensitization of informal domestic and waste management workers in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Stakeholders urged to rethink labour migration, gender and climate change through a business and human right lens

As the interlinkages between climate change, labour migration, gender equality and corporate accountability become increasingly urgent and complex, Nepal has taken proactive steps to address these challenges through an inclusive and cross-sectoral...