The Nepal Health Volunteers Association (NEVA), affiliated with GEFONT, drew attention to enroll health volunteers of Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet, into the Social Security Fund.

A NEVA central member Bhimu Rijal’s team met Mayor Mohan Maya Dhakal and the Head of the Health Division on 13 August 2025 to raise the issue.
 

GEFONT-affiliated Nepal Street Vendors' Trade Union (NEST) Pathari Shanishchare Municipal Committee organized a special Teej program on 13 August 2025.

The program was held under the chief guestship of Central Member and Koshi Province In-charge, Sabitra Khadka.

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.

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 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.

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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