ILO pub. Article on the extension of social security rights to migrant workers and their families in Latin America - considering the increasing migration trends and possible economic integration, comments on the need for harmonisation of social security legislation through bilateral and...

Includes comments on the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167).

Studies the need for international and national measures to protect and assure decent working conditions for migrant workers.

Discusses the adoption and implementation of ethical codes in the textile, clothing and footwear industries. Looks at the role of non- governmental organizations in the promotion of codes of conduct (e.g. labelling campaigns), the components of a standard code of conduct and the provisions of...

Reviews the current situation and trends regarding penal laws criminalizing trafficking for forced labour exploitation as well as protection and compensation measures for victims, and issues of immigration laws, employment tribunals, and work permits. Distinguishes between source, transit and...

Examines strategies microfinance institutions can use to help mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the institution providing services in a high prevalence area, on the institution's client base and on the wider community. Discusses strategies to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and to facilitate...

Discusses the principles of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations and the Committee on Freedom of Association concerning the freedom of association and collective bargaining rights of workers in export processing zones (EPZs), the recommedations made by...

This working paper provides an initial overview and analysis of efforts in poverty reduction to date. It has been written in response to requests for more information about existing ILO poverty-focussed work, raised at the Decent Work and Poverty Reduction Workshop in Turin, July 2002,and in...