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World leaders call for urgent action to advance social justice at the Inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

The Presidents of Brazil and Nepal joined the Inaugural Forum, which was held during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference.

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Presidents of Brazil, Nepal to address Global Coalition for Social Justice inaugural forum

APESO 2024

Asia-Pacific labour markets show recovery amidst looming demographic challenges

The Asia Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024, reveals persistent employment issues and calls for inclusive policies to avert ageing crisis.

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The International Labour Organization (ILO) to release a new report “Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024 - Promoting decent...

Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

Climate change is a real threat to worker safety across the Asia-Pacific region. To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa explains what...

Decent work

A milestone towards social justice: Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for Nepal has been launched

Reflecting the shared ambition of ILO, government, workers and employers of Nepal, the Programme aims to improve access to decent work and better opportunities for more people in Nepal.

ILO and UNHCR Nepal collaborate in implementing market-based livelihood interventions for refugees and host communities in Koshi Province...

Entrepreneurship

ILO and FNCCI collaborates to improve entrepreneurship ecosystems in Nepal

A new ILO and FNCCI study provided recommendations on how to overcome the constraints that prevent young entrepreneurs from reaching their potential.

ILO organizes regional technical meeting on statistics of international labour migration and migrant recruitment costs in South Asia

A sub-regional meeting on labour migration brought together government, social partners, CSOs and academia to discuss and identify issues, challenges and more importantly to develop action plans to better measure, analyze and disseminate labour...

ILO Launches Flagship Study on Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries

Social security

Master’s course builds social health protection capacity in Asia

ILO provides fellowships to government officials from Asia to strengthen health protection systems across the region.

Decent work

ILO-UN Women joint programme on decent employment for women in the care economy concludes with recommendations to address care coverage gaps

A high-level policy dialogue on care, decent employment and macroeconomy organized by the ILO and UN Women highlights the need for increased care investment in Nepal for decent employment opportunities for women through gender-responsive care,...

ILO launches Phase II of the Bridge Project to continue its support in addressing forced labour in Nepal

The Bridge project, supported by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) aims to support global and national efforts to combat forced labour, promoting ratification and implementation of ILO Protocol 29 on Forced Labour.

Youth employment

ILO research highlights gaps and potential in use of technology to help youth find work

Technological transformation in public employment services can support youth in Asia-Pacific to navigate labour market transitions and enter decent work.

Social security

ILO Nepal supports high-level Government orientation programme on contribution-based social security

ILO Nepal supported a high-level discussion on contribution-based social security for Federal and Province level government stakeholders organized by the Social Security Fund (SSF) and the Social Protection Civil Society Network (SPCSN). The two-day...

Technical Experts Meeting on South Asia Qualifications Reference Framework (SAQRF)

The Qualifications Framework will ease the movement of workers and students across the region and bring equal opportunities and fairness in the recruitment process.

Un-tapping the potential of the Nepali Film Industry to generate decent employment for women

A policy dialogue event jointly organized by ILO Nepal and UN Women brought together various stakeholders relevant to the Nepali film industry including government representatives, professionals of the film sector and representatives of development...

Social security

Delegations from three countries visit Thailand as part of the ILO’s capacity and knowledge-building support for social security...

A learning visit to Thailand comprising delegations from Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka took place between 30 May and 2 June 2023. The delegation exchanged knowledge, shared challenges, and interacted with officials from the Social Security Office and...

Youth employment

Asia-Pacific governments look to technology for employment services to support youth

Government officials from across the region exchange and learn about how technology can help young people access decent employment.

Social protection

The International Labour Organization supports in building capacity of social security institution in Nepal

Tripartite Delegation from Nepal, facilitated by ILO-Nepal and ILO-Jakarta and supported by the European Union and Japan, visits Indonesia to discuss social protection system, social security administration, information technology, and management of...