Presents an overview of the situation of female migrant labourers and reviews the legislative framework, government policy and private initiatives to protect their rights.

Working paper on the labour market segmentation by sex in industrial sector and service sector employment of women workers in developing countries. Examines trends in occupational structure, occupational status and wage differentials. Reviews women's labour force participation. Bibliography and...

Focuses on country systems for regulating low-wage work.

Summarises international legal instruments and policy initiatives concerning the right to work of persons with disabilities and outlines the options available for those who wish to work in open/competitive employment, sheltered employment, supported employment and social enterprises. Examines...

Explores the concept of workers' economic vulnerability, covering insecurity of income, employment and working conditions. Discusses vulnerability of workers by sector and by labour status and identifies susceptible groups (labour circulants, young workes and women).

Analyses the factors which have contributed to the perpetuation of the bonded labour system in Nepal and suggests changes in policies and programmes to deal more effectively with the problem. Includes comments on the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No.29) and the Abolition of Forced Labour...