DECENT WORK

Decent-Work

Decent work is concerned with the availability of employment in conditions of freedom, equity, security, and human dignity. The multidimensional concept of ‘Decent Work’ was introduced by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 1999. The ILO’s Decent Work Agenda focuses on the four aspects i.e., promoting the basic rights of workers, creating suitable employment opportunities for men and women, improving social protection, and strengthening social dialogue and tripartism. Decent work is 8th of 17 Global Goals that make up the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development named Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all. The Government of Bangladesh has also taken initiatives to achieve the goals of SDGs. The Government of Bangladesh has also taken initiatives to achieve the goals of SDGs. Bangladesh Labour Foundation has been working to ensure a better workplace for the workers of Bangladesh since its inception and continuing with all its efforts for sustainable industrial growth with proper implementation of the Decent Work Agenda.

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