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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

The United Nations in Nepal, in collaboration with the Blue Diamond Society, observed the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia by hoisting the symbolic rainbow flag at the UN House, Kathmandu on 17 May 2017.

ILO congratulates newly elected President and Office bearers

ILO Director talks in HR Meet 2017

Rural development

The rural economy: An untapped source of jobs, growth and development

Decent work in the rural economy will be key to fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals’ pledge to leave no one behind.

ILO launches a new initiative to eradicate forced labour

The ILO Office in Nepal organized the official launch of the “The Bridge Project - From Protocol to Practice: A Bridge to Global Action on Forced Labour” in Lalitpur, Nepal. The project will support the Government of Nepal’s efforts in the fight...

Working conditions and illegal practices

Organizations join forces to tackle invisibility of South Asia’s brick kilns

Brick by Brick report highlights working conditions and practices affecting millions of people and hundreds of thousands of animals in the industry every day.

ILO Director-General calls on Nepal to promote domestic employment, fair migration and social dialogue

"Labour policies should recognize the needs of all groups to access skills and decent work opportunities," said ILO Director-General Guy Ryder.

Youth Declaration

Nepali Youth Declaration on the Future of Work

The youth dialogue complements the ILO’s Future of Work initiative by the ILO Director-General, Mr. Guy Ryder which is one of the seven centenary initiatives to guide and strengthen the ILO’s efforts in addressing the future challenges of social...

ILO Director-General to visit Nepal

Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Mr Guy Ryder visiting Nepal from 13 to 15 December 2016 to mark 50 years of development partnership.

ILO and Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) discuss steps for creating an enabling business environment

The meeting focused on the policy environment and practical issues related to business development, employment creation, industrial relation and promoting social dialogue.

ILO and Ministry of Labour and Employment, Department of Labour (MoLE/DoL), collaborate to strengthen functioning of employment services in...

The ILO and Ministry of Labour and Employment, Department of Labour, Nepal are jointly organizing the capacity development training on counselling and employer services to enhance knowledge on labour market information and employment services and...

Stories from the field

Keeping them home: How improving public employment services helps people find jobs and stay with their families

In Nepal, the Labour Market Information and Employment Services (LIfE) project, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), helps to improve access to basic information and services that can help job seekers, in particular youth,...

ILO Regional Director for Asia Pacific makes official visit to Nepal

The ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms Tomoko Nishimoto, concluded her five-day visit to Kathmandu with a sense of praise and a great optimism for Nepal and its people.

Concert against child labour

Two of the Members of the Rock Band 1974 AD join hands with the ILO in the fight against Child Labour

Joint Press statement against child labour

Joint Press Statement End child labour in supply chains - It's everyone's business! World Day Against Child Labour 2016 (in Nepali)

A joint press statement from the Government of Nepal represented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment together with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF, Joint Trade Union Coordination Centre (JTUCC) and Federation of Nepalese...

National voices from the cooperative movement at the International Labour Conference 2016

Human resources management

Memorandum of Understanding signed between Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Human Resources Society of Nepal

Strengthening Public Employment Services in Nepal

The activity took place in Kathmandu from 14 to 17 March 2016 as part of the Labour Market Information and Employment Service (LIfE) Project, funded by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

Fair migration

A better way for Pakistani migrant workers to combat exploitation

An internet service will make it easier for Pakistani workers abroad to make formal complaints in cases of alleged deception in recruitment or exploitation in employment.

Media advisory

Assessing the economic contribution of labour immigration in Nepal

The national consultation seminar is jointly organized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the OECD Development Centre and the International Labour Organization (ILO).