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December 2023
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Migrant workers
Bangladesh Government and ILO partner to support returning migrant workers’ re-integration into the labour force
18 December 2023
The Government of Bangladesh, through the Economic Relations Division (ERD) in the Ministry of Finance today signed an agreement with ILO for a project that will enhance policies, capacities, and systems for inclusive and sustainable reintegration of migrant workers. The project is supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
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News
Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes for women & girls: A Plea for Action
10 December 2023
To mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence observance, the Government of Canada funded ILO’s ProGRESS project supported the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) to conduct a rapid survey on gender-based violence (GBV) in TVET institutes, involving students, the TVET managers and officials, with a particular focus on sexual harassment. Total 296 (172 male and 124 female) participated in the rapid survey from 132 institutes.
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Women's empowerment
Investing to empower: Shalimar's journey from victim to champion
10 December 2023
Shalimar overcame poverty, gender discrimination, and violence to become a line supervisor at EchoTex Ltd. through the GEAR initiative. Her journey from a factory helper to a leadership role and activist against gender-based violence exemplifies empowerment and the positive impact of investing in women's development.
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Skills and enterprise
Workshop for Committee Formation for Industry Skills Council of Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Cox's Bazar
6 December 2023
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Skills and enterprise
Capacity Building Workshop for the Principals and Trainers of TVET Institutions in Cox’s Bazar
5 December 2023
ILO in partnership with UNDP, FAO and BRAC, together with the Department of Youth Development, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports has launched the skills and livelihoods programme with the financial support of Global Affairs Canada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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Article
ILO in Bangladesh to steer UN’s disability inclusion agenda for next two years
03 December 2023
The ILO Country Director for Bangladesh Tuomo Poutiainen has been selected as the next UN Disability Champion. On behalf of the UN agencies based in Bangladesh, he will coordinate the UN Disability Inclusion Task Team that works to mainstream disability inclusion in the UN
November 2023
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Labour Market Data
Latest Bangladesh Labour Force Survey incorporates first-ever disability data
30 November 2023
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has published the Labour Force Survey 2022, incorporating for the first time ever, indicators for measuring disability inclusivity, a major step towards ensuring no one is left behind.
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Skills and enterprise
ISEC Partners Unite Against Gender-Based Violence
28 November 2023
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Event
ILO in Bangladesh message for 16 days of gender activism
28 November - 10 December 2023
ILO staff and constituent partners got together to send a message on the need to eliminate gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work
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Skills and enterprise
Agrofood Sector Value Chain Assessment Studies Validation Workshop
20 November 2023