News on forced labour
May 2022
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5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour
The Government of South Africa will host the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour.
April 2022
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The importance of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the cotton supply chain in Pakistan
27 April 2022
Ms Ingrid Christensen, Country Director, ILO Country Office for Pakistan explains the importance of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and Decent Work in the cotton supply chain in Pakistan. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.
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Sindh Agricultural Forestry Workers & Coordinating Organization shares the changes made to enhance Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
27 April 2022
Mr Suleman Abro, Founder President, Sindh Agricultural Forestry Workers & Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO) shares what they are doing to improve respect for Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain in Pakistan. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.
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Pakistan Workers Federation share the changes made to enhance Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
27 April 2022
Mr Chaudhary Muhammad Yaseen, General Secretary, Pakistan Workers Federation shares the changes they have made to improve respect for Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain in Pakistan. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.
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Business community promotes Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in Pakistan
27 April 2022
The Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry has established a Departmental Committee for promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.
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Empowering women to promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in Pakistan
27 April 2022
Women cotton pickers have been organized and given confidence to raise their voice on workplace issues they are facing. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.
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Organizing farmers to promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in Pakistan
27 April 2022
Cotton producing farmers have been organized to improve productivity and promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the cotton supply chain in Pakistan. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.
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Inspiring farmers to eliminate child labour from lower tiers of the cotton supply chain in Pakistan
27 April 2022
A cotton grower in Bahawalpur District of Pakistan promises that from now on, no child will work in his fields again. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.
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Prevention through information: ILO campaign on Ukrainian railways to prevent labour exploitation among refugees
12 April 2022
The ILO and the State Labour Inspectorate of Ukraine came through with an information campaign on Ukrainian railways that warns people on the move about situations that may lead to labour exploitation.
March 2022
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Highlights of the 344th session of the ILO Governing Body
30 March 2022
The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization concluded on 25 March. ILO News discussed the key elements with Dimitrina Dimitrova, Deputy Director of the ILO’s Official Meetings, Documentation and Relations Department.