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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EU Parliament Approves Supply Chain Law

The European Parliament vote on April 24, 2024, to approve the proposed European law to require large companies to prevent and remedy human rights and environmental abuses in their global supply chains is a step forward for corporate accountability, Human Rights Watch said today.

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Ministry of Labour collects input from international organisations to prepare community nurseries for workers to international standards

The Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, Heng Sour, held a meeting to collect input from Planète Enfants & Développement organization and the World Bank to prepare community nurseries for workers to international standards.

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Workers' rights in focus as USTR, BGMEA meet Monday

He lost his previous job due to the unrest and resulting legal action, and secured a new one. But he has been facing salary cuts and losing attendance bonuses due to his frequent absence, caused by court visits.

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