International Labour Organisation programme aims to improve labour welfare.

LAHORE -- The Better Work Programme (BWP) will help improve Pakistan's compliance and exhibit its commitment to improve labour welfare, International Labour Organisation (ILO) Country Director Ms Ingrid Christensen said on Thursday.

Sharing details about the project during a consultative session at Pakistan Textile Exporters Association, Ms Christensen said the BWP aims to improve working conditions in textile industry and make the sector more competitive by enabling collaboration between government, global brands, factory owners and workers.

'This program includes a comprehensive framework on improving industrial relations through training and compliance with International labour standards including occupational safety and health, nature of employment, discrimination and other forms of labour practices as well as strengthening employers and workers organisations in textile industry,' she said.

Addressing the session, Joint Secretary Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and...

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