Workers' rights
Trade for Decent Work Project
This project focuses on the promotion of labour rights and compliance with international labour standards ratified by Myanmar.
Duration
1 January 2020 - 31 December 2022
Development partner(s)
European Union
Reference
GLO/18/30/EUR
Contact
Anne Boyd (Chief Technical Adviser)
Additional details
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This project focuses on promoting labour rights and promoting compliance with international labour standards in Myanmar.Objectives
The objectives of this project include, building the capacities of workers and employers organisations advocate for labour rights and good business practices, as well as respond to disputes in the workplace.Outputs
Outputs include, inter alia:- Supporting advocacy on workers rights and sound business practices that respect workers labour rights
- Delivering resources relating to COVID-19
- Support capacities of workers and employers to resolve disputes
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