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The workshop on Just Transition in the Leather Sector in Bangladesh and role of tanneryworkersunion held with an objective to develop unions role for Justified Transition of the Workers engaged in the sector. In the context of the tannery sector, a just transition would involve moving towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices while addressing […]

In a recent visit to Nepal GoodWeave Foundation and GoodWeave Certification Nepal, A K M Ashraf Uddin, Executive Director of Bangladesh Labour Foundation, witnessed firsthand the commendable efforts of these organizations in creating a supply chain free from child labour. The commitment to accountability from both suppliers and purchasers is a noteworthy step towards ensuring ethical

Ministry of Labour and Employment, GoB called upon a meeting to review and build a future strategic plan to Eliminate Child Labour from Keraniganj Informal Apparel Sector. The meeting was presided by Md. Towfiqul Arif, Additional Secretary, Labour Wing, Ministry of Labour and Employment, GoB where different sectional officers from ministry and Department of Inspection

South Asia and South East Asia regional symposium on promoting the area-based approach to eliminate child labor. Held in Kathmandu. The symposium witnessed diverse participation including CSO representations from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Vietnam, the Nepal government, trade unions, and the private sector. The symposium sparked powerful discussions on the role of different stakeholders, learnings, and

Tannery Workers Union in association with Bangladesh Labour Foudnation organised a planning workshop to set up its future goals and objectives in a SMART way. Bangladesh Labour Foundation has been working with the union since long for its better institutionalisation and future leadership development. A ample number of young and female potential leaders participated in the

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2023 : UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls “নারীর জন্য বিনিয়োগ, সহিংসতা প্রতিরোধ” Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) has actively observed the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This campaign, ran from November 25th to December 10th, encompasses to raising awareness and taking action against

Youth and Women Leaders from different trade unions federations of Bangladesh Readymade Garment Sector gathered today for an impactful workshop addressing the imperative theme of “Just Transition and the Role of Trade Unions.” The workshop provided a collaborative space for participants to explore strategies, share insights, and develop a collective understanding of the critical role

Enact law to prevent sexual harassment at workplace – Gender Platform Bangladesh, a platform of 13 women’s rights organisations demands at a press conference. The government should take initiatives including enacting laws to protect women from workplace sexual harassment, women’s rights bodies said on Saturday. Besides, the government should ensure the implementation of the 11 directives of

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and Gender Platform Bangladesh collaboratively hosted a thought-provoking round table discussion, shedding light on the “Hon’ble High Court Verdict on Sexual Harassment, Necessity of enacting Law to Prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Ratification of ILO Convention-190 at Workplace.” The event took place in commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against

“UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls” The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence kicked off today 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. Stand together to end violence against women!!! Related posts