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International Labour Organization Press Releases

523 Press Releases

Published on September 7, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Pakistan Moving Closer to Ratifying Protocol 29 to ILO’s Forced Labour Convention

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (ILO News) – The ratification by Pakistan of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention would be a major victory in the fight against forced labour. The Protocol was adopted in 2014 as a means …

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Published on September 6, 2023 - 16:35 GMT

ILO and Government of Bangladesh launch skills and economic livelihoods project for Cox’s Bazar women and youth

Cox's Bazar project launch, Bangladesh. © ILO COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization's (ILO) new project will equip Bangladeshi women and youth in Cox’s Bazar with skills to improve their chances of getting …

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Published on September 6, 2023 - 15:57 GMT

Media Accreditation for the 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians

GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold the 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS) at its headquarters in Geneva from 11-20 October 2023. This edition will celebrate the centenary of the Conference, …

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Published on September 5, 2023 - 12:14 GMT

Keep an eye on your eye health at work

GENEVA (ILO News) – More needs to be done to protect workers’ eye health, says a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). According to Eye Health and the World of Work, …

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Published on September 4, 2023 - 16:56 GMT

Working in apparel and footwear manufacturing: How does technological upgrading and automation affect women?

Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions The workforce in the clothing and footwear manufacturing sector is predominantly made up of female workers. These jobs are often underpaid, insecure and characterized by an uncertain future, in …

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Published on September 3, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

The ILO wins Thailand Social Security Office Award

Simon Brimblecombe, (second right), on behalf of the ILO, receives the 'Outstanding Contributor’ award from Thailand’s Social Security Office (SSO). From left: Nakarin Pinpathomrat, Director of R&D Department, SSO, Jittima Srisuknam, ILO's …

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Published on September 2, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

ILO and All Pakistan Labour Federation join hands to protect safety and health of mine workers

QUETTA, Pakistan (ILO News) – Ratification of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Safety and Health in Mines Convention will ensure the rights of Pakistan’s 300,000 mine workers, participants at a consultative workshop, supported by the …

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Published on September 1, 2023 - 22:55 GMT

Young refugee leaders demand more decent work opportunities

“Structures, systems and policies need to become more inclusive to allow young refugees to access decent work opportunities and live a life of dignity,” asserted Deline Ramiro, a young refugee advocate and Operations & Partnerships Lead at the …

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Published on August 31, 2023 - 09:56 GMT

Indonesian Inspiration: Lessons for Lao People’s Democratic Republic on Social Security

VIENTIANE, Lao People's Democratic Republic (ILO news) – Government officials from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and civil society groups, with support from ILO and the Republic of Korea, travelled to Indonesia to find out more about its social …

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Published on August 31, 2023 - 02:21 GMT

ILO report reveals the challenges and precarity experienced by many Lao migrant workers

Lao woman worker at a garment factory, Lao PDR. © Jean‐Pierre Pellissier/ILO Vientiane (ILO News) – Labour migration remains a risky proposition for many migrant workers in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic due to a high prevalence of labour rights …

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Published on August 30, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Entrepreneurs hailed as catalysts for sustainable economic growth

An entrepreneur in Suva, Fiji. © Peter Blümel/ILO SUVA (ILO News) - Fiji’s Acting Minister for Trade, Filimoni Vosarogo, has hailed entrepreneurs as catalysts for economic growth and social development, who combine creative spirit, courage, and business …

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Published on August 25, 2023 - 05:02 GMT

Tutorial on using the handbook to establish model enterprise clinics

Occupational safety and health Since 2013, ILO has been working with the Government of Bangladesh and industry partners for ensuring the well-being of workers within workplaces. This significant partnership has led to the creation of a comprehensive …

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Published on August 23, 2023 - 12:53 GMT

ILO and Pakistan Workers’ Federation join hands for protection of the rights of domestic workers

Working in a kitchen, Pakistan. © Shutterstock QUETTA, BALUCHISTAN, Pakistan (ILO News) – Ratification of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) would confirm the labour rights of Pakistan’s 8.5 million …

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Published on August 22, 2023 - 14:15 GMT

ILO-UN Women Joint Programme on promoting decent employment for women in the care economy concludes with a dissemination event of ...

Group photo ©ILO KATHMANDU, Nepal (ILO News) - The International Labour Organization (ILO) and UN Women organized a gender-responsive policy dialogue on care, decent employment and macro economy as part of the Joint Programme “Promoting decent employment …

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Published on August 22, 2023 - 08:17 GMT

ILO and Statistics Indonesia strengthen the capacity of inter-ministerial for One Data Indonesia on International Migration

Participants of the capacity building training holding the joint guideline of ILO and BPS to be applied to the One Data Indonesia on International Migration (SDMI). BANDUNG (Joint Press Release) – The Statistics Indonesia (BPS) and the International Labour …

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Published on August 21, 2023 - 17:15 GMT

Generative AI likely to augment rather than destroy jobs

© nuttapong punna GENEVA (ILO News) – Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more likely to augment than destroy jobs by automating some tasks rather than taking over a role entirely, a new study from the International Labour Organization (ILO) has …

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Published on August 21, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

The STRENGTHEN2 project concluded its third mission to Malawi

The third mission to Malawi under the STRENGTHEN2 project took place from July 31 to August 4. Within this timeframe, a general training event was conducted, which highlighted the importance of Employment Impact Assessments (EmpIAs) and introduced economy- …

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Published on August 19, 2023 - 05:46 GMT

ILO, UNDP launch programme to empower youth with leadership and green skills for the future

  Youth leaders from all over Viet Nam joining in YLIP 2023, Viet Nam, 08/2023. © UNDP/ILO   HANOI, Viet Nam (ILO News) - Today, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Country office for Viet Nam joined the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) …

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Published on August 18, 2023 - 07:21 GMT

Indonesian and Thai employers cooperate to boost labour standards in the seafood industry

Migrant workers at a seafood processing factory in Samut Sakhon, Thailand. © ILO Jakarta (ILO News) – Seafood processing industry leaders from Indonesia and Thailand are collaborating to promote good labour practices within the seafood processing sector. A …

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Published on August 17, 2023 - 15:35 GMT

Employing effective financing mechanisms for skills development can tackle inequality woes, says a new ILO report

BANGKOK (ILO News) – Governments, policy makers, and the social partners should consider reviewing and adopting the use of financial mechanisms – existing at home or implemented elsewhere – for skills development and lifelong learning to enhance …

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