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
Protecting the Rights of Migrant Workers through Empowerment and Advocacy in Malaysia11/25/2015 - 12/31/2026 The project builds the capacity of workers’ organizations or other civil society organizations to assist foreign migrant workers in Malaysia. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Combating Labor Discrimination12/31/2014 - 12/31/2017 |
Heartland Alliance International |
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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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Building the Capacity of the Philippines Labor Inspectorate12/15/2014 - 08/31/2019 |
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 - Bangladesh09/01/2014 - 12/31/2025 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 Bangladesh have improved compliance with labor laws, including on issues of compensation, contracts, occupational safety and health, and working time. By enhancing working conditions, Better Work Bangladesh increases the factories’ productivity and profitability. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Better Work - Jordan09/01/2014 - 12/31/2025 Better Work Jordan strives to accelerate improvements in the working conditions and business competitiveness of Jordan’s garment industry as well as the exporting industrial sector at large. The project strategy is two-tiered: the factory level and the institutional and policy level. |
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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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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Building the Capacity of the MAST to Ensure Labor Law Compliance in the Haitian Apparel Sector11/15/2013 - 06/30/2017 The International Labor Organization (ILO) is implementing the MAST capacity building component of the Better Work program to increase labor law compliance in the apparel sector. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Protecting the Rights of Migrant Workers through Empowerment and Advocacy in Malaysia11/25/2015 - 12/31/2026 The project builds the capacity of workers’ organizations or other civil society organizations to assist foreign migrant workers in Malaysia. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Combating Labor Discrimination12/31/2014 - 12/31/2017 |
Heartland Alliance International |
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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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Building the Capacity of the Philippines Labor Inspectorate12/15/2014 - 08/31/2019 |
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 - Bangladesh09/01/2014 - 12/31/2025 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 Bangladesh have improved compliance with labor laws, including on issues of compensation, contracts, occupational safety and health, and working time. By enhancing working conditions, Better Work Bangladesh increases the factories’ productivity and profitability. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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Better Work - Jordan09/01/2014 - 12/31/2025 Better Work Jordan strives to accelerate improvements in the working conditions and business competitiveness of Jordan’s garment industry as well as the exporting industrial sector at large. The project strategy is two-tiered: the factory level and the institutional and policy level. |
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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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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Building the Capacity of the MAST to Ensure Labor Law Compliance in the Haitian Apparel Sector11/15/2013 - 06/30/2017 The International Labor Organization (ILO) is implementing the MAST capacity building component of the Better Work program to increase labor law compliance in the apparel sector. |
International Labor Organization (ILO) |
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