Our international grants support projects to combat some of the most abusive labor practices, including the use of child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking in global supply chains. ILAB-funded projects also promote trade partners’ compliance with the labor requirements of U.S. trade agreements and preference programs – helping to ensure a fair global playing field for workers in the United States and around the world.
Results
Building Union Capacity to Reduce Precarious Employment in Peru12/31/2015 - 11/20/2017 |
Solidarity Center |
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Combating Labor Discrimination12/31/2014 - 12/31/2017 |
Heartland Alliance International |
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Improving Labor Law Compliance in the Kingdom of Lesotho12/31/2015 - 12/31/2017 |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Wad3éyati (My Situation: Promoting Gender Equality in the Workplace)12/31/2013 - 03/31/2018 |
Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI) |
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Building the Capacity of the Peruvian Labor Inspectorate12/15/2014 - 12/14/2018 |
Capital Humano y Social Alternativo (CHS) |
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Improved Compliance with Labor Laws in Georgia12/31/2013 - 12/30/2018 The project will assist Georgia with resolving a General System of Preferences petition by upholding workers’ rights and working conditions in accordance with International Labor Standards. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Promoting Compliance with International Labor Standards12/31/2011 - 12/31/2018 This ILO project is the manifestation of the Government of Colombia’s commitment in the Action Plan to seek the cooperation, advice, and technical assistance of the ILO to help in Action Plan implementation. In support of this commitment, USDOL has awarded the ILO $10.32 million to develop a robust presence in Colombia that, specifically, engages in a variety of direct technical assistance activities. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Strengthening Workers' Organizations in Georgia12/11/2014 - 12/31/2018 |
Solidarity Center |
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Better Work - Nicaragua01/01/2009 - 12/31/2018 Better Work is a comprehensive program that brings together all levels of the apparel industry to improve working conditions and respect of labor rights for workers, while boosting the competitiveness of apparel businesses. As a result of their participation with Better Work, export apparel factories in Nicaragua have improved compliance with labor law including issues of compensation, contracts, occupational safety and health and working time. By enhancing working conditions, Better Work Nicaragua increases the factories’ productivity and profitability. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Building the Capacity of the Philippines Labor Inspectorate12/15/2014 - 08/31/2019 |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Building Union Capacity to Reduce Precarious Employment in Peru12/31/2015 - 11/20/2017 |
Solidarity Center |
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Combating Labor Discrimination12/31/2014 - 12/31/2017 |
Heartland Alliance International |
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Improving Labor Law Compliance in the Kingdom of Lesotho12/31/2015 - 12/31/2017 |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Wad3éyati (My Situation: Promoting Gender Equality in the Workplace)12/31/2013 - 03/31/2018 |
Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI) |
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Building the Capacity of the Peruvian Labor Inspectorate12/15/2014 - 12/14/2018 |
Capital Humano y Social Alternativo (CHS) |
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Improved Compliance with Labor Laws in Georgia12/31/2013 - 12/30/2018 The project will assist Georgia with resolving a General System of Preferences petition by upholding workers’ rights and working conditions in accordance with International Labor Standards. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Promoting Compliance with International Labor Standards12/31/2011 - 12/31/2018 This ILO project is the manifestation of the Government of Colombia’s commitment in the Action Plan to seek the cooperation, advice, and technical assistance of the ILO to help in Action Plan implementation. In support of this commitment, USDOL has awarded the ILO $10.32 million to develop a robust presence in Colombia that, specifically, engages in a variety of direct technical assistance activities. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Strengthening Workers' Organizations in Georgia12/11/2014 - 12/31/2018 |
Solidarity Center |
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Better Work - Nicaragua01/01/2009 - 12/31/2018 Better Work is a comprehensive program that brings together all levels of the apparel industry to improve working conditions and respect of labor rights for workers, while boosting the competitiveness of apparel businesses. As a result of their participation with Better Work, export apparel factories in Nicaragua have improved compliance with labor law including issues of compensation, contracts, occupational safety and health and working time. By enhancing working conditions, Better Work Nicaragua increases the factories’ productivity and profitability. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Building the Capacity of the Philippines Labor Inspectorate12/15/2014 - 08/31/2019 |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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