Events and training on labour migration
February 2022
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Event
First technical meeting on South Asia qualifications referencing framework convened
15 - 16 February 2022
January 2022
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Event
Launch of Report: Impact of COVID-19 on nexus between climate change and labour migration in selected South Asian countries: An exploratory study
25 January 2022
The study is anchored in the risk that migrants face due to climate change, further exacerbated by COVID-19 and its negative implications on the world of work in South Asian countries, especially in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The study further explores innovative solutions by governments, businesses and civil society organizations to overcome these existing challenges. The report is scheduled for a virtual launch on 25 January 2022 from 3:00 – 4:30PM IST
August 2021
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Forced labour and fair recruitment
National Webinar to launch the Reporting on forced labour and fair recruitment: An ILO toolkit for Nepali Journalists
13 August 2021
The toolkit provides information and advice to media professionals on how to report accurately and effectively on forced labour and fair recruitment.
March 2021
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International Women's Day 2021
Re-emphasising Women’s Right to Mobility
5 March 2021
The Office is organizing a panel discussion to mark the International Women’s Day.
August 2016
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Event
Workshop to prepare for a Sector Study in Nepal (ECLM project)
29 August - 2 September 2016
A Workshop was held in Kathmandu from August 29 - September 2 in in the context of the project "Assessing the economic contribution of labour migration in developing countries as countries of destination" (ECLM). The workshop was organised in collaboration with Social Science Baha, a research institution in Nepal, and discussed the implementation of a study of the manufacturing and small trade sectors.
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Event
Workshop to prepare for a Sector Study in Nepal (ECLM project)
29 August - 2 September 2016
A Workshop was held in Kathmandu from Aug 29 – Sep 2 2016 in the context of the project "Assessing the economic contribution of labour migration in developing countries as countries of destination" (ECLM). The workshop was organised in collaboration with a team of researchers from Social Science Baha, and discussed the implementation of a study of the manufacturing and trade sectors. The agenda for the workshop can be downloaded below.
April 2016
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Workshop
Pilot testing a fair recruitment model in the apparel industry
11 April 2016
The ILO’s FAIR project is currently implementing in collaboration with BWJ a pilot intervention model to eliminate deceptive and coercive recruitment practices in the apparel industry in Jordan and thus reduce the vulnerability of migrant workers to forced labour. The aim of this pilot intervention is to demonstrate that fair recruitment is possible and that it benefits both employers and workers. A one-day workshop will be organized on April 11th, 2016 in Amman to present the objectives and expected results of this pilot programme.
February 2016
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Migrant domestic worker
Workshop on Migrant Domestic Workers' Policy (MDWs) and Trade Union Actions in Nepal
24 - 25 February 2016
The workshop aims to discuss on existing policies, international practices and gaps in polices and laws to protect migrant domestic workers (MDW). This is organized within the framework of the ILO’s Global Action Programme on Migrant Domestic Workers and their Families (GAP-MDW), Geneva.
December 2015
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Event
National Consultation Seminar on assessing the economic contribution of labour migration in Nepal (ECLM project)
1 December 2015
A National Consultation Seminar was held in Nepal on December 1, 2015, and brought together more than 40 policymakers, government officials and experts to discuss various aspects of the role of migrant workers in Nepal, in the context of the "Assessing the economic contribution of labour migration in developing countries as countries of destination" (ECLM) project. The agenda for this meeting can be downloaded below.
May 2015
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Event
Realizing a Fair Migration Agenda: Labour Flows between Asia and Arab States, Asia Tripartite Meeting
6 - 7 May 2015
Tripartite partners meet to develop origin-country inputs to an action plan for fair migration in Asia to Arab States labour flows.