The latest ILO report on cotton harvesting in Uzbekistan shows continued progress in the eradication of child labour and forced labour, with significant legal reforms contributing to the dismantling of a formerly centrally planned economy to a more market-driven approach.
However, there are still a number of challenges, particularly at the local level, to ensure that forced labour is eliminated and the rights of workers are protected as the economy continues to grow.
This Webinar will provide insights into the ILO and the international community’s efforts to assist Uzbekistan in developing and implementing a rights-based approach for decent work while ensuring equitable and sustainable economic growth characterised by social justice.
AGENDA
10:00 AM OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Mr. Tom MacKall– Senior Counsel, U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB);
10:03 AM EXPERT PRESENTATIONS
The Impact of Reform and Collaboration on Ending Child and Forced Labour Mr. Jonas Astrup – Chief Technical Adviser, Eliminating Child and Forced Labour in the Cotton Sector in Uzbekistan, ILO Tashkent
ii. Moving Forward with Transformative Policies H.E.Erkin Mukhitdinov – First Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Republic of Uzbekistan
iii. Getting to a Significant Advancement: The Next Critical Steps Ms. Leyla Strotkamp – Acting Division Chief for Asia, Middle East, and Europe, ILAB, Department of Labor
iv. Promoting and Protecting of Human and Labour Rights in Uzbekistan Mr. Shukrat Ganiev – Uzbekistan Civil Society Activist
v. Evaluating Improvements and Risks for Engagement Mr. Nate Herman – Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
11:00 AM FIRST RESPONDENT Mr. Eric Biel – Senior Adviser, Fair Labor Association (FLA) Ms. Allison Gill – Coordinator, Cotton Campaign 11:08 AM Q&A FROM PARTICIPANTS
11:30 AM NEXT STEPS: WHAT CAN EACH STAKEHOLDER DO 11:40 AM END OF PROGRAMME
