International Labour Organisation

Numerous international organizations, including the International Labour Organisation have decried the abuses in these programs and called for them to be shut down.

The International Labour Organisation and WHO estimate that millions of women and child labourers working in the informal recycling sector may be affected.

A recent report by the International Labour Organisation said half of India's workforce worked for over 49 hours each week, making India the second country after Bhutan to have the longest working hours.

In 2019, the International Labour Organisation, drawing on household surveys in 118 countries, estimated there were around 260 million home-based workers worldwide, representing 7.9% of the global employment.

Mr Jeish said the PA had asked donor countries and the International Labour Organisation for help but "they haven't heard back yet".