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Annual Labour Conference 2026
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Annual Labour Conference, taking place on 30 – 31 July 2026.
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ILES Labour Day Message — 2025
The theme for May Day 2025 is "Workers’ Rights Are Human Rights" — recognising that the dignity, safety and well-being of workers are integral to the broader human-rights framework.
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CEO’s speech: Memorandum of Understanding between BPSC & ILES
CEO Mr S. Hlabano’s remarks at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Botswana Public Service College and ILES.
Read moreNewsletter: The law on sexual harassment in Botswana
An ILES newsletter paper reviewing the law on sexual harassment in Botswana, including the public- and private-sector frameworks and how the law might be enhanced.
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ILES collaborates with the ILO on a dialogue with media on labour-market issues
ILES, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization, hosted a two-day think-tank dialogue with the media on labour-market issues and the world of work.
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Tickets on sale for the 2nd Annual Labour Conference
Delegates can now buy tickets for the 2nd Annual Labour Conference at P4,300.00 per delegate.
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