Video and audio stories

2022

  1. Decent work for the sanitation workers in Punjab

    15 December 2022

    The ILO PRS/STRIDE project supported the Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) Punjab, in their efforts to promote decent work for the sanitation workers in Punjab. It highlights the issues and problems faced by the sanitation workers and emphasises on providing them with decent working conditions. Relevant stake holders from the Department of Labour Punjab, Sanitation worker and the PWF spokespersons provide their inputs on the issues and the redressal mechanism on how decent work can be made a reality for the sanitation workers in Lahore. The documentary was supported by the ILO PRS/STRIDE Project funded by the Government of Japan.

  2. The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting

    28 November 2022

    The Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) brings together representatives of governments, employers' and workers' organizations from Asia, the Pacific and the Arab states.

  3. Fighting discrimination against women and girls in Pakistan

    23 May 2022

    Young girls have been educated and motivated to raise awareness of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work among cotton growing communities. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.

  4. The importance of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the cotton supply chain in Pakistan

    27 April 2022

    Ms Ingrid Christensen, Country Director, ILO Country Office for Pakistan explains the importance of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and Decent Work in the cotton supply chain in Pakistan. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.

  5. Sindh Agricultural Forestry Workers & Coordinating Organization shares the changes made to enhance Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

    27 April 2022

    Mr Suleman Abro, Founder President, Sindh Agricultural Forestry Workers & Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO) shares what they are doing to improve respect for Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain in Pakistan. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.

  6. Pakistan Workers Federation share the changes made to enhance Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

    27 April 2022

    Mr Chaudhary Muhammad Yaseen, General Secretary, Pakistan Workers Federation shares the changes they have made to improve respect for Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain in Pakistan. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.

  7. Employers Federation of Pakistan share the changes made to enhance Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

    27 April 2022

    Mr Fasihul Karim Siddiqi, Advisor, Employers Federation of Pakistan shares the changes they have made to improve respect for Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain in Pakistan. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.

  8. Labour and Human Resources Department, Government of Sindh-Pakistan share the changes made to enhance Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

    27 April 2022

    Mr Syed Farrukh Humayun Zaidi, Joint Director, Labour and Human Resources Department, Government of Sindh-Pakistan, shares the changes they have made to enhance respect for Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain in Pakistan. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.

  9. Business community promotes Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in Pakistan

    27 April 2022

    The Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry has established a Departmental Committee for promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.

  10. Empowering women to promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in Pakistan

    27 April 2022

    Women cotton pickers have been organized and given confidence to raise their voice on workplace issues they are facing. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.

  11. Organizing farmers to promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in Pakistan

    27 April 2022

    Cotton producing farmers have been organized to improve productivity and promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the cotton supply chain in Pakistan. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.

  12. Inspiring farmers to eliminate child labour from lower tiers of the cotton supply chain in Pakistan

    27 April 2022

    A cotton grower in Bahawalpur District of Pakistan promises that from now on, no child will work in his fields again. The ILO developed this testimonial under its project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain”, funded by INDITEX.

2021

  1. Pakistan’s journey towards elimination of child labour: A Timeline - Short video

    05 September 2021

    Recognizing the efforts of Pakistan towards prevention and elimination of Child Labour, this short video abridges historical account of the key milestones including national and international frameworks, social development programmes and key institutional mechanisms and calls for further action to achieve the SGD target 8.7.

  2. Video documentary - Protecting children from Pesticides in Pakistan

    05 September 2021

    Building on ILO and FAO’s joint tool “Protecting Children from Pesticides - Visual Facilitator's Guide” this video documentary highlights the risks associated with pesticides to children in Pakistan and showcases the mitigation actions.

  3. Ray of hope – Saeeda Bibi, former Ali Enterprises employee

    07 July 2021

    The ILO’s German funded project “Implementation of Baldia arrangement” provides technical assistance to the Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI) to deliver lifetime compensation to victims of the 2012 Ali Enterprises fire factory while strengthening its systems and institutional capacities. This video documentary highlights the project’s activities and outputs including interviews with beneficiaries and stakeholders.

  4. Ray of hope – Muhammad Waqar, former Ali Enterprises employee

    07 July 2021

    The ILO’s German funded project “Implementation of Baldia arrangement” provides technical assistance to the Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI) to deliver lifetime compensation to victims of the 2012 Ali Enterprises fire factory while strengthening its systems and institutional capacities. This video documentary highlights the project’s activities and outputs including interviews with beneficiaries and stakeholders.

  5. From ashes to aspiration

    02 July 2021

    The ILO’s German funded project “Implementation of Baldia arrangement” provides technical assistance to the Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI) to deliver lifetime compensation to victims of the 2012 Ali Enterprises fire factory while strengthening its systems and institutional capacities. This video documentary highlights the project’s activities and outputs including interviews with beneficiaries and stakeholders.

  6. The COVID-19 support to the enterprises by the EU funded ILES project - ILO Pakistan

    23 February 2021

    The video reflects on the three tiered support provided by the ILO Pakistan office during the COVID-19 pandemic to the enterprises belonging to the textiles and ready made garment sector. This support was provided under the International Labour and Environmental Standards Application in Pakistan’s SMEs (ILES) project, funded by the European Union.

2020

  1. COVID-19 Pandemic: How to combat disinformation?

    08 December 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic creates an opportunity for some people to cause confusion, chaos and public harm through disinformation. How trade unions can contribute to the combat against this?

  2. COVID-19: How to combat stigma and discrimination at the workplace?

    01 December 2020

    COVID-19 outbreak has provocated stigma and discrimination against people perceived to have been in contact with the virus or people with certain ethnic backgrounds, nationalities and migrants. How trade unions can address stigma and discrimination at the workplace? Learn more here...