On 29 November 2023, the ILO presented its new Approach to Good Governance and Decent Work in Uzbekistan's Cotton, Textile, and Apparel Sectors.
The ILO approach aims to achieve important objectives, such as respecting fundamental principles and labour rights in the cotton supply chain, developing inclusive and sustainable enterprises, and strengthening the capacity of employers' and workers' organisations to promote decent work.
The Government of Uzbekistan started reporting on compliance with workers’ rights, in line with international labour standards ratified in the country.
It provided data on the last cotton harvest and the sharp decrease in forced labour.