Publications on Equality and discrimination

April 2022

  1. Publication

    Understanding patterns of structural discrimination of migrant and other workers in some countries of South and West Asia

    19 April 2022

    This background paper reviews the literature that sheds light on the structural patterns of discrimination against migrant workers in some countries of South and West Asia. It also articulates recommendations that would help officials in UN agencies, international organizations, constituents and other civil society individuals and groups, while referring to the existing evidence of structural discrimination to support the application of international labour standards.

December 2015

  1. Publication

    Indigenous Peoples in the World of Work in Asia and the Pacific: A Status Report

    01 December 2015

    Concerns for indigenous peoples’ rights and well-being are an integral part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which seeks to tackle poverty and inequality by empowering groups experiencing socioeconomic vulnerability. This report compiles, systematizes and analyses information on indigenous peoples in the world of work in 14 countries in Asia and the Pacific.

November 2015

  1. Study

    No easy exit – Migration bans affecting women from Nepal

    20 November 2015

April 2008

  1. Publication

    Including indigenous peoples in poverty reduction strategies

    30 April 2008

    A Practice Guide based on experiences from Cambodia, Cameroon and Nepal

January 2007

  1. Publication

    Newsletter - The ILO and indigenous and tribal peoples (theme - discrimination)

    01 January 2007

December 2004

  1. Publication

    Of Peace-making and Basket-weaving: ILO Convention No. 169 and the Guatemala Peace Process

    31 December 2004