KATHMANDU, Feb. 19 -- The Embassy of Canada to Nepal and the International Labour Organization (ILO) Nepal co-hosted a dialogue on advancing decent work and gender equality in Nepal's care economy on Tuesday.

The event, held in Kathmandu, brought together government officials, development agencies, civil society, and private sector representatives to discuss strategies for improving conditions in the care sector.ILO Nepal Director Numan Ozcan emphasized the need for stronger policies and investment in care services. He said, "Care work is the silent force that we often don't realize, but it keeps our societies and economies running. It is a shared responsibility for all governments, employers, and workers to promote international labor s...