Around 160 million children or almost one in every 10 children worldwide do not attend school and instead work to support their families. The International Labour Organization (ILO) revealed these shocking figures on Monday in observance of World Day Against Child Labor as a reminder of the critical need to put
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ILO Japan delegation calls on BGMEA president
A delegation comprising high officials from ILO Tokyo office paid a courtesy call on BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at BGMEA Complex on 12 December. The delegation, which was led by Yuki Kobayashi, programme coordinator, ILO Tokyo Office, included Arisa Haboshi, training and research officer, and Kyohei Yabu, research manager, International Economy
ILO launches employment injury scheme for RMG workers
Workers in the export-oriented ready-made garment (RMG) sector are set to get enhanced social security through income protection following the launch of a new International Labour Organization (ILO) initiative in collaboration with the Netherlands and Germany (GIZ), a press release said Wednesday. The ILO in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour
RMG team meets senior ILO officials in Geneva
A delegation comprising leaders of apparel industry associations in Bangladesh held a meeting with André Picard, Chief Technical Adviser and Head, Actuarial Services Unit, and Anne-Marie La Rosa of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland on May 31. The delegation included President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association
ILO, BGMEA join hands to continue safety momentum in RMG sector
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have joined hands in a bid to continue the momentum of workplace safety in the garment industry of Bangladesh. An implementation agreement was signed between ILO and BGMEA on 23 January 2022 to strengthen the capacity of
