Garment factory worker in Lesotho
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Lesotho has been a member of the ILO since 1971, and has demonstrated its commitment to labour standards by ratifying 26 Conventions, including all 10 of the ILO's Fundamental Conventions. Today, the ILO provides technical and financial support to the country to promote decent work, enhance worker's rights, and improve social protection systems. These efforts aim to support the country’s strides towards aligning national employment policies with international standards and in fostering an environment that upholds the rights and welfare of all workers. ILO activities in Lesotho are managed by the Country Office for South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini, based in Pretoria.

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Lesotho strengthens labour relations and workplace protections with new milestones
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Lesotho strengthens labour relations and workplace protections with new milestones

Empowering safe and inclusive work environments: Lesotho's commitment to labour standards
Lesotho project launch

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Empowering safe and inclusive work environments: Lesotho's commitment to labour standards

Projects and programmes

Integrated Programme on Fair Recruitment (FAIR)

FAIR Programme - Phase III

Integrated Programme on Fair Recruitment (FAIR)

Strengthening Labour Inspection in Lesotho

Strengthening Labour Inspection in Lesotho

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High level panel on Migrant workers' contribution to the development of the African continent

ILO- ITUC Africa

High level panel on Migrant workers' contribution to the development of the African continent

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Understanding informality and child labour in sub-Saharan Africa

Understanding informality and child labour in sub-Saharan Africa

Exploring decent work in the pharmaceutical industry: Job creation in the production of medical cannabis in Lesotho and Zimbabwe

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Exploring decent work in the pharmaceutical industry: Job creation in the production of medical cannabis in Lesotho and Zimbabwe

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