2013

1. Launch of ILO's Maternity Resource Package

   27 March 2013

   Designed by 7 global organizations including United Nations agencies, the package bring together information and tools, expertise and knowledge concerning each and every component comprising maternity protection at work into one place. For ILO in Pakistan, the GE4DE project has been identified for the launch and subsequent follow-up with tripartite partners for its implementation. The dates mentioned here are mostly indicative.

2. IT training for Karachi’s fire victims in TTC (Technical Training Centre, Bufferzone) for Women

   26 March 2013

   An RNA (Rapid Needs Assessment) was conducted in which IT (Information & Technology) was found to be the more demanded training for women victims of this tragedy. The training will enable these women to get decent employment, compensating them for the income their deceased love ones used to bring in. The dates mentioned here are mostly indicative.

3. Sensitization of Brick Kiln Owners

   26 March 2013

   On extension of social security benefits to the brick kiln sector workers, this event will be organized for the members of Brick Kiln Owners Association of Pakistan in Lahore.

4. Under the Combating Abusive Child Labour II Project Starter Kits Distribution Ceremony for the children who have completed their literacy and vocational training

   20 March 2013

   Those children who had been withdrawn from WFCL have completed vocational skills training in various non-hazardous trades. They will be provided with starter tool kits in order to start their own self-employment.

5. Media Training on Bonded Labour

   19 March 2013

   Capacity building training session for media will be conducted to sensitize them on reporting the issues and practices related to bonded labour and internal trafficking in Multan

6. Meeting of JAP Working Group on OSH

   12 March 2013

   Second meeting of JAP-Working Groups will be convened on 12th March 2013 to finalize the JAP Matrices - in the presence of Mr Amin Al-Wreidat, ILO OSH Specialist DWT Delhi

7. Tripartite Consultation on Post 2015 Development Agenda

   12 March 2013

   The purpose of the meeting is to brief the ILO's Constituents on the process and solicit their feedback and inputs to be considered while developing the global post 2015 Development Agenda.

8. Labour Market Information - Punjab

   11 - 13 March 2013

   Second phase of LMI training of core staff, of Punjab Labour Market Information and resource centre (Punjab LMIRC unit), will be held. The training will cover, data interpretation, analyses and report writing. The number of participants is 15 for this three days trainings.

9. Stakeholders' Consultation

   9 March 2013

   To facilitate the process of establishing NFE centres/literacy schools in brick kiln; this consultation among the Literacy & Non-Formal Basic Education Department, Government of Punjab, Brick Kiln Owners Association of Pakistan, relevant state department, INGOs and NGOs is planned in Faisalabad

10. Health Camp for the Community

    8 March 2013

    A health camp will be organized for the beneficiaries of CACL II project. During the camp free medical consultation and medication will be provided to the target children and families

11. Starter Kits Distribution Ceremony for the children who have completed their literacy and vocational training

    7 March 2013

    Under this programme, it is expected to raise interest and attract the future generation of media personnel at universities to be part of the movement against child labour and to mould them as activists from the studentship who will then take proactive actions to change the perceptions and attitudinal behaviour of society when they join the labour force in future. For this purpose, the CACL II Project provides opportunities for the mass communication & media students (on academic merit) of selected universities to do research studies and to produce visual media products (video documentary, short films, etc.) on various aspects of child labour including its causes, consequences, and impacts on development issues such as poverty, education, law enforcement, socio-economic development, cultural barriers and social norms.

12. Orientation Session with the student of Sindh University to produce documentaries on child labour

    5 March 2013

    Under this programme, it is expected to raise interest and attract the future generation of media personnel at universities to be part of the movement against child labour and to mould them as activists from the studentship who will then take proactive actions to change the perceptions and attitudinal behaviour of society when they join the labour force in future. For this purpose, the CACL II Project provides opportunities for the mass communication & media students (on academic merit) of selected universities to do research studies and to produce visual media products (video documentary, short films, etc.) on various aspects of child labour including its causes, consequences, and impacts on development issues such as poverty, education, law enforcement, socio-economic development, cultural barriers and social norms.

13. Training of Labour Inspection Staff

    4 - 6 March 2013

    The project has supported Sindh Technical Education and Vocational 3-day Training workshop on capacity building of the labour inspection staff, Department of Labour, Government of Sindh will be conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Labour Administration and Training in Karachi.

14. Delegates from Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) field visit to Lahore

    1 March 2013

    A delegation from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is visiting Pakistan and plan to meet some of the project’s partners. They will meet Secretary Department of Labour, Punjab and visit the Gender Unit, as the Department of Labour has been amongst the most proactive of our partners in promoting women’s empowerment.

15. Training of Journalists on Gender Responsive Reporting - Lahore, Punjab

    1 - 3 March 2013

    In line with GE4DE’s project objective 3: Strengthened capacity of media to raise awareness on issues related to working women. This training is part of a national level intervention to establish a cadre of journalists who will be trained to report on issues of world of work using rights based gender responsive approach.

16. Starter Kits Distribution Ceremony for the children who have completed their literacy and vocational training.

    28 February 2013

    Those children who had been withdrawn from WFCL have completed vocational skills training in various non-hazardous trades. They will be provided with starter tool kits in order to start their own self-employment.

17. Cultural Mela for the Empowerment of Brick kiln Workers

    27 February 2013

    Cultural Mela of Brick Kiln Workers, to break stereotype about brick kiln workers and employers and some realities of their life through Creative Art.

18. Starter Kits Distribution Ceremony for the children who have completed their literacy and vocational training.

    22 February 2013

    Those children who had been withdrawn from WFCL have completed vocational skills training in various non-hazardous trades. They will be provided with starter tool kits in order to start their own self-employment.

19. Orientation Session with the student of Peshawar University to produce documentaries on child labour

    22 February 2013

    Under this programme, it is expected to raise interest and attract the future generation of media personnel at universities to be part of the movement against child labour and to mould them as activists from the studentship who will then take proactive actions to change the perceptions and attitudinal behaviour of society when they join the labour force in future. For this purpose, the CACL II Project provides opportunities for the mass communication & media students (on academic merit) of selected universities to do research studies and to produce visual media products (video documentary, short films, etc.) on various aspects of child labour including its causes, consequences, and impacts on development issues such as poverty, education, law enforcement, socio-economic development, cultural barriers and social norms.

20. Workshop by CIWCE to share the experience of establishing model workplaces and addressing Hazards child labour.

    20 February 2013

    Under the CACL II Project, 14 workplaces were improved as model workplaces that provide the venue for older children (15-17 years) to acquire trade skills as apprentices under safe working environment. The experiences of workplace improvement programme will be shared with the key stakeholders during this workshop.