The course would enhance the understanding of young researchers to learn about various methods and approaches pertaining to research on gender issues in labour. It would also provide them an opportunity to engage in dialogues, discussions etc. to strengthen their academic endeavors. The course will help in developing an understanding of both qualititative and some aspects of quantitative researches on gender issues in labour. It would encourage researchers to identify emerging areas for research on labour issues from a gender perspective and enable them to theorize and engage in practical applications of their knowledge in their research pursuits.

To strengthen the understanding of gender issues in labour and raising awareness & effective implementation of social security measures

The aim of the programme is to familiarize the participants with the social protection programmes and to develop techniques and strategies for initiating micro-level livelihood programmes.

To enhance organisation building capacity of activists of transport workers’ unions

To enhance organisation building capacity of activists of fishery workers’ unions

Generating more and better quality of employment is a common challenge faced by the countries world over. The challenge is more pronounced in case of developing countries with large informal sector and with problems of unemployment and underemployment. To face these challenges, governments are putting increasing emphasis on enhancing the skills of its people in general and that of workers in particular to increase their employability and to facilitate them to get decent employment.