News and events
2021
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ILO in action
A boost to skills training in Bangladesh
25 August 2021
Two million people join Bangladesh’s workforce every year. It is vital that workers can learn the skills that respond to the needs of the labour market. ILO technical specialist, Ligaya Dumaoang, introduces the Skills 21 project, a joint initiative of the Government of Bangladesh and the ILO, funded by the European Union. The project seeks to increase productivity and employment opportunities by strengthening the country’s skills development system.
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E-newsletter
Newsletter of ILO RMG Programme - May 2021 edition
31 May 2021
News, events and resources from ILO's Improving Working Conditions in the Ready-made Garment Sector programme, Phase-2: http://ilo.msgfocus.com/q/13V6TsUKkhxddtOflsuDv/wv
2020
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Press release
Joint UN Programme To Support Collaboration and Effective Labour Migration Governance Launched on Eve of International Migrants Day
17 December 2020
The programme will work closely with the 12 member states of the Colombo Process to facilitate international co-operation on labour migration issues across South, South East and East Asia.
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Garment sector in Asia and the Pacific
Women hit hard by COVID-19 impact on garment sector
20 November 2020
A new brief highlights COVID-19 impacts on women and men workers in the garment sector and recommendations for a gender-responsive recovery.
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Multi-donor programme
ILO/Germany programme to protect garment workers affected by COVID-19
08 September 2020
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is giving €14.5 million to an International Labour Organization (ILO) multi-donor programme to help garment sector workers in seven countries who have been affected by COVID-19.
2019
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Our impact, their voices
A greener life is a rosier one, thanks to mushrooms
04 September 2019
The UN Climate Action Summit (23 September) will consider the social and economic consequences of moving to a more sustainable economy. Without proper planning millions of livelihoods – particularly of poor and vulnerable workers – are threatened. An ILO project in Bangladesh has shown that the right policies can protect the environment, improve workers’ lives and promote a greener economy.
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Textile industry
ILO and H&M Group expand partnership
24 January 2019
The ILO and H&M Group have broadened their cooperation to further improve working conditions and productivity in textile and garment industry supply chains. This partnership will help drive both the Decent Work and Sustainable Development Goal Agendas in a key global sector.
2018
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Our impact, their voices
Bangladesh: Improving safety in the garment industry
17 January 2018
An ILO programme is helping garment factories in Bangladesh improve safety and minimize the risk of another tragedy like the one that claimed more than 1,100 lives in 2013.
2017
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Our impact, Their voices
Upgrading skills in Bangladesh: Lower staff turnover, higher benefits for employers and employees alike
03 October 2017
Lack of opportunities for acquiring and upgrading skills in a systematic manner is a major constraint for the development of the Bangladeshi ready-made garment industry. The ILO is helping companies to meet this challenge.
2016
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News
ILO and UNFPA to collaborate on gender issues
30 November 2016
ILO and UNFPA to combine efforts relating to workplace violence as well as sexual and reproductive health rights