Decent Work/Social & Labour Standards

What is Decent Work and why is it a key element to achieve fair globalization and poverty reduction?

Decent Work refers to opportunities for work that are productive and deliver a fair income, provides security in the workplace and social protection for families and better prospects for personal development and social integration. It aims to give people the freedom to voice their concerns, organize themselves and participate in the decisions that affect their lives including equality of opportunity and treatment, for all women and men.

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Improving road safety for garment workers in Vietnam

Improving road safety for garment workers in Vietnam

Every year, more than 24,970 people die in traffic accidents in Vietnam. Find out why this also affects the textile sector and how to improve road safety for garment factory workers.


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Soorty launches Pakistan regenerative agriculture project to boost traceability

Denim manufacturer Soorty has launched a regenerative agriculture farming initiative aimed at boosting sustainability practices in the industry.

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High-level Event “Threads of Change: Systemic Transformation of the Textile Sector”

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Belgian Presidency will jointly host the high-level event “Threads of Change: Systemic Transformation of the Textile Sector”. This event will offer a unique opportunity to reflect on: Global textile sector priorities and needs that policies can help address, contributing to just transition and international processes Global policy solutions to leverage the textile sector to contribute to climate, nature and zero pollution goals and sustainable resource management

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Lack of will to eliminate child labour deplorable

An increase in child labour, with thousands engaged in hazardous sectors, as the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics says, suggests that the economic growth has not been inclusive. The National Child Labour Survey 2022 and Establishment-Based Sector Wise Working Children Survey 2023, prepared by the national statistical office and made public on March 14, paint a bleak picture.

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Industry Events on Decent Work/Social & Labour Standards

Global Labor Dialogue: A Roundtable on Labor Movements in South Asia and in the US

2024-03-29 06:00:00+07:00 to 2024-03-29 07:30:00+07:00  (6:00 AM — 7:30 AM)  UTC+07

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Modern Slavery and the UK Apparel and General Merchandise Sectors – What you need to know

2024-04-24 16:00:00+07:00 to 2024-04-24 17:00:00+07:00  (4:00 PM — 5:00 PM)  UTC+07

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