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Hope and better prospects for a former bonded labourer in Nepal

Hundreds of former bonded labourers in western Nepal are benefiting from vocational training under an innovative International Labour Organization scheme. Birendra Chaudhary, now a fully trained and well-paid plumber, is one of them.

No social justice without achieving Target 8.7

Ms. Walter Dagmar, Director, DWT South Asia and India, addresses the gathering on behalf of ILO’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Tomoko Nishimoto at the inaugural session of the Asia Regional Conference on Alliance 8.7

ApexFinCoop - Strengthening the apex organization of financial cooperatives in Nepal

The ILO, the ITC-ILO and the FAO jointly organized a training workshop for the Nepal Federation of Savings and Credit Unions (NEFSCUN) towards promoting financial inclusion and inclusive economic development.

Domestic Workers' Day

An aging Asia increases the demand for domestic workers. But what about their rights?

Mr. Nilim Baruah, International Labour Organization’s Regional Migration Specialist for Asia and the Pacific, reviews progress on migrant domestic workers’ rights in Asia.

Future of Work

Nepal made progress on socio-economic conditions and labour market governance toward realization of decent work for all

A special mission to promote the ILO’s Centenary Initiative on the Future of Work

Future of Work in Nepal

ILO calls for investment in people’s capabilities for a brighter future

A special programme to mark the ILO's 100th anniversary and discussions of the report of the ILO’s Global Commission on the Future of Work: Work for a brighter future.

Social justice

Social justice the bedrock for universal peace

Dagmar Walter, Country Director ILO India, speaks at the International Conference on Universal Social Protection, Labour, Security and Peace

Nepal launches contribution-based Social Security Scheme

The Government of Nepal launched its contribution-based Social Security Scheme today. The contribution-based social security scheme is funded through the contributions made by the workers and the employers. This is a historical step towards...

Decent Work Country Programme

New Decent Work Country Programme for Nepal launched

Nepal launched its Decent Work Country Programme 2018-2022 on two priorities.

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Fair Recruitment – It is possible!

The ILO Integrated Programme on Fair Recruitment helps Nepali migrant workers seek foreign employment fairly and safely.

ILO calls for decent job creation at 2nd Cooperative Congress in Nepal

Nepal hosted a jamboree of cooperative leaders in Kathmandu from 4-5 April 2018, underlying the role of cooperatives to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Fair recruitment

New online ratings help migrant workers avoid unscrupulous recruiters

A new web platform aimed at migrant workers lists user reviews of recruitment agencies. By helping migrants avoid falling for false promises, the website is an important tool to promote fair recruitment.

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Breaking bonded labour and gender roles in Nepal

The abolition of bonded labour has encouraged gender equality in Nepal. The ILO’s Bridge Project in Nepal supports workers’ transition from bonded labour to decent work and provides women with skills in traditionally masculine areas of work.

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Connecting job seekers to employment opportunities through workplace training in Nepal

The ILO through the public employment service centres is providing workplace trainings opportunities to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers providers.

Skilling migrants: A triple win for government, migrant workers and employers

The International Labour Organization calls for collaboration and knowledge sharing among key stakeholders to ensure skills training and recognition for migrant workers.

ILO meets with the newly appointed Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment

The International Labour Organization (ILO) pays a courtesy call to the newly elected Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Farmullha Mansur.

World of Work Summit: A better future for women at work

President of Nepal: Women’s empowerment underpins equal, just and peaceful societies

Societies cannot prosper under conditions of gender discrimination and inequality, said Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari at the World of Work Summit of the ILO’s 106th International Labour Conference.

World of Work Summit: A better future for women at work

ILO World of Work Summit calls for a better future for women and men

Unique Summit brings together three women Presidents and other key actors to promote women at work.

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Promoting women’s economic empowerment in rural Nepal: Mina’s story

Breaking gender stereotypes and caste-barriers, Mina Bardewa not only started earning a means of livelihood, but also boosted her self-confidence after she got an opportunity to work as part of the Road Maintenance Group (RMG) in Nepal.

Turning mission impossible into mission possible

Read Johannes (Hans) Lokollo, Senior Adviser for ILO Nepal from 1996-1999, as he takes you on his journey of turning the impossible into possible.