The 8th meeting of the Publicity and Publication Department of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) was held on 13 August 2025 under the chairmanship of Vice President Jitendra Shrestha.

The meeting prepared a plan to implement the tasks adopted by the 12th National Congress Delegate Council Meeting of GEFONT.

In the meeting attended by GEFONT President Binod Shrestha and General Secretary Laxman Sharma, newly appointed department member Amar Dhoj Lama was also administered the oath of office and secrecy.

On the occasion of the 25th International Youth Day (August 12), the Youth Committee of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) organized an interaction program on the theme “Rights of Young Workers, Far-Right and Populist Provocations” on 12 August 2025 at the GEFONT Hall.

Chief Guest, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha, stated that all major changes in the world are driven by the power of youth, and stressed that young workers must take the lead in addressing the challenges seen in Nepal’s labour market.

He urged young people to abandon the mentality of indulging in popularity and doing anything for cheap fame, and instead dedicate themselves to the side of truth, continuously working for justice, which ultimately leads to success.

Youth Committee Chair Biki Shrestha shed light on the International Youth Day. The program was conducted by Secretary Bikesh Khadka and the welcome remarks were delivered by Niroj Ghimire.

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The GEFONT Gokarneshwar Municipality Committee submitted a memorandum to Deputy Mayor Sannanani Lama on 11 August 2025, demanding the establishment of a Labour Desk.

The memorandum highlighted the need for a permanent Labour Desk to facilitate the registration of workers in the Gokarneshwar Municipality area, listing them in the Social Security Fund, resolving labour-related disputes, providing legal consultation, protecting labour rights in the municipality area, and ensuring easier access to services and facilities.

Receiving the memorandum in the presence of GEFONT Secretary Smriti Lama, Bagmati Province President Ramhari Nepal, and other local union leaders, Deputy Mayor Lama expressed a positive view towards the demands and committed to taking necessary initiatives on the matter.

The Embassy of Nepal in the UAE will resume work permit legalization service for Nepali citizens working in the UAE starting from 18 August 2025.

The Embassy issued a notice on 10 August 2025 stating that this service will be regularly resumed.

According to the directive of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, only those Nepali workers who obtained their work visa before 30 September 2024 and are currently employed in Abu Dhabi will be eligible for this service.

The Dhankuta District Committee of Nepal Transport Independent Workers' Organization, affiliated with GEFONT, held a planning workshop in Hile on August 1द्द, 2025.

With the participation of Central President Bhim Jwala Rai and other leaders, the workshop decided to expand membership on 15 different routes in the Dhankuta district and renew the membership of existing members.

District President Kamal Thing stated that the workshop also planned to conduct road accident reduction programs on various routes every month and publish road safety awareness stickers, among other initiatives.

In the workshop, which was attended by 46 leaders from Dhankuta district, Dhankuta Municipality Mayor Chintan Tamang announced a contribution of NPR 100,000 for the construction of the organization’s Koshi Province Office building, scheduled to be inaugurated on September 17, 2025.

GEFONT-affiliated, the Whole Industry Trade Union Nepal (WHIN)- Madhesh Province Committee held its 21st meeting on 8 August 2025, and prepared a one-year work plan.

The meeting, chaired by Province President Ramtapasi Sah, also divided work among the province committee members. The meeting was attended by WHIN President Ananda Thami and other leaders.

On the same day, the meeting of the Madhesh Province Women’s Committee of GEFONT, chaired by Sarita Nepal, was held. With the presence of Madhesh Province President Kamalesh Jha and Province Women In-charge Geeta Bhandari, the meeting decided to celebrate Haritalika Teej on 16 August 2025.