The Japan International Labour Foundation (JILAF) is an international cooperation organization established in May 1989 by the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo). With "dialogue" at the center of its work, it holds invitation programs and local seminars for trade union leaders from developing countries.
By supporting the growth of a healthy labour movement and the building of social security systems, it aims to eradicate poverty and achieve fair globalization. It says it has built a network of more than 100 countries and tens of thousands of people.
Its projects include developing continuous labour-management relations, grassroots support that helps socially vulnerable people in Asia become self-reliant, training people who can show leadership internationally, and sharing information at home and abroad. It also publishes a database on working conditions in countries and regions.
Key points
- Built on "dialogue", with invitations and local seminars for trade union leaders in developing countries
- A network spanning more than 100 countries and tens of thousands of people
- A public database of labour conditions by country and region
Why this organization's work stands out
It approaches poverty and fair societies through workers' rights and labour-management dialogue. This makes it a useful reference as an example of international cooperation focused on the world of work.
Its database of basic information and labour conditions by country and region is open to anyone curious about work around the world. Donations can be made by credit card, bank transfer and more.
Editor's comment
International cooperation often brings health or education to mind, so it was eye-opening to see support from the angle of work.
Details on the projects and the database are on the official website. Please take a look.