Labour Research & Development Institute
Empowering Workers Worldwide
Building stronger worker communities through innovation, research, advocacy, and digital transformation for a more just and equitable future.
15+
Years Experience
100+
Projects Completed
50K+
Workers Reached
20+
Partner Organizations
What We Do
Innovative Labour Solutions
We combine research, advocacy, and training to create sustainable impact for workers and labour communities across Pakistan.
Labour Rights
Defending and promoting fundamental labour rights through legal advocacy, policy reform, and grassroots mobilization to ensure every worker has a voice.
OSH & Safety
Implementing occupational safety and health programs, conducting workplace audits, and training workers on hazard prevention and safety protocols.
Research & Advocacy
Conducting evidence-based research on labour issues, publishing reports, and advocating for policy changes at national and international platforms.
Trade Union Support
Strengthening trade unions through capacity building, organizational development, collective bargaining training, and strategic campaign support.
Leadership Development
Building the next generation of labour leaders through intensive training programs, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities across sectors.
Women Empowerment
Empowering women workers through targeted programs addressing gender-based discrimination, equal pay, leadership development, and safe workplace initiatives.
About LRDI
Transforming Labour Communities Digitally
Labour Research & Development Institute (LRDI) is a research and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting decent work, labour rights, and social justice for workers in Pakistan.
Through evidence-based research, digital innovation, and community engagement, LRDI supports policies and initiatives that promote fair wages, safe workplaces, social protection, and dignity for all workers.
The institute focuses on highlighting key labour issues such as forced and bonded labour, domestic work, migrant workers’ rights, occupational safety, and social protection through field research, surveys, and stakeholder engagement.
Future Vision
A New Era of Labour Innovation
Pioneering digital solutions and modern approaches to transform how labour communities are served and empowered.
Digital Research Hub
A centralized digital platform for labour data collection, analysis, and dissemination — empowering researchers, policymakers, and workers with real-time insights and comprehensive labour market intelligence.
Smart Worker Training
Mobile-first learning platforms with multilingual content, interactive modules, and certification programs that bring quality training directly to workers in factories, fields, and informal workplaces.
AI-Powered Labour Analytics
Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict labour market trends, identify vulnerable worker populations, and generate actionable recommendations for targeted interventions.
Our Impact
Voices from the Field
Real stories from workers and partners whose lives have been transformed through our programs.
“LRDI’s training program helped me understand my rights as a factory worker. I now lead our union’s health and safety committee, something I never imagined possible.”
“As a domestic worker, I felt invisible. LRDI’s women empowerment program gave me a voice, connected me with other workers, and helped me fight for fair wages.”
“The research reports by LRDI have been instrumental in shaping our organization’s advocacy strategy. Their data-driven approach gives credibility to our campaigns.”
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Contact
Get in Touch
Have questions about our programs or want to collaborate? We’d love to hear from you.
Email Us
info@lrdi.org.pk
Call Us
0327-4333387
Address
105-A Third Floor Allama Iqbal Road, Lahore.
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