International Labour Organization Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 20, 2023 - 10:30 GMT

Podcast: Artificial Intelligence and the future of work: A threat or a promise?

Are we smart enough to manage the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the world of work? It seems that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is raising concerns in some quarters, especially in the world of work these days. But in fact, these concerns about whether …

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Published on November 19, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Multistakeholder consultation to boost market connectivity for local agribusinesses in Cox's Bazar

COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (ILO News) - The Cox’s Bazar Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCCI) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), organized a multistakeholder consultation workshop aimed at promoting wider market connectivity for local …

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Published on November 17, 2023 - 10:34 GMT

National Career and Productivity Fair 2023 helps fill over 20,000 job vacancies in Cambodia

The ILO showcased its work in Cambodia ranging from employability and skills development, decent employment for youth, and entrepreneurship development. © ILO PHNOM PENH (ILO News) – The National Employment Agency (NEA) of the Ministry of Labour and …

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Published on November 15, 2023 - 14:40 GMT

ILO advocates for inclusive Green Transition for Persons with Disabilities

© ILO GENEVA (ILO News) – The green transition can offer job opportunities for people with disabilities. Realizing this potential will require inclusive training, education, and sector-specific accessibility measures, among other things, says a new report …

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Published on November 15, 2023 - 10:29 GMT

Indonesian women are still obliged to quit their paid jobs due to caring responsibilities

Lenny N. Rosalin, Deputy Minister for Gender Equality of the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection officially opens the launch of ILO's workers' survey on care work today. (c) ILO/Rizki R. Nasution JAKARTA (ILO News) – The …

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Published on November 13, 2023 - 19:48 GMT

The dynamics of youth employment and its supporting policy framework

© ILO Background The International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of the Government of Canada and the INCLUDE Knowledge Platform on Inclusive Development Policies are planning a Youth Employment Research …

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Published on November 11, 2023 - 23:57 GMT

ILO refers dispute on the right to strike to the International Court of Justice

©ILOGENEVA (ILO News) – The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization is to refer a dispute over the right to strike to the International Court of Justice in the Hague. In a special session, held on 10 November, delegates took a decision by …

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Published on November 10, 2023 - 14:17 GMT

Providing therapy to all, including traumatized refugees and earthquake survivors

ILO in action Jin Dawod survived the horrors of the Syrian war and today lives in Türkiye where she founded Peace Therapist, an online platform that puts its users in contact with therapists who can support them in their native language, including by …

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Published on November 8, 2023 - 14:40 GMT

Working under the sun causes 1-in-3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer, say WHO and ILO

© ILO GENEVA (ILO News) – Nearly one-in-three deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer are caused by working under the sun, according to joint estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The research, …

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Published on November 7, 2023 - 14:32 GMT

Empowering Migrant Workers through the National Skills Passport Initiative

© ILO ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (ILO News) – To many Pakistani migrant workers, the National Skills Passport initiative will prove to be a gateway to obtain recognition of their skills and ensure decent employment opportunities for returnee migrant workers, …

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Published on November 7, 2023 - 04:24 GMT

Promoting the Global Development Initiative: South-South cooperation in employment in ASEAN

Employment promotion The ProSSCE-ASEAN project is collaborating with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) of the People's Republic of China and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote South-South cooperation among …

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Published on November 6, 2023 - 18:44 GMT

ILO to Launch Groundbreaking Report on the Impact of Multiple Crises on Sri Lanka's MSMEs

Press release | 06 November 2023 Tags: decent work, economic recovery, microenterprises Regions and countries covered: Sri Lanka

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Published on November 6, 2023 - 13:55 GMT

Virtual launch of the ILO report “Public employment services and active labour market policies for transitions: Responses to mega ...

© ILO The ILO has recently published its first global report on public employment services (PES) and active labour market policies (ALMPs). It explores their role in mitigating the labour market disruptions stemming from the COVID-19 crisis and potential …

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Published on November 3, 2023 - 18:35 GMT

Breaking barriers to bring pride to her country

ILO in action In Sri Lanka, Upeksha Madushani Maduthilaka is receiving on the job training in the Colombo Port as a transfer crane operator, a traditionally male dominated job. Thanks to the National Union of Sea Farers and with the support of the ILO and …

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Published on October 31, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

ILO supports Thai auto sector to navigate evolving Human Rights Due Diligence environment

BANGKOK, Thailand (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) is working alongside the Thai automotive sector to help it navigate the evolving landscape of international legal frameworks centred on Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD). Since 2023 …

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Published on October 31, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Stakeholders validate evaluation of ILO interventions to promote decent work for vulnerable segments of society

© ILO ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) convened a stakeholders workshop to validate the evaluation of the project “Promotion of Decent Work Opportunities for the Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable Segments of …

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Published on October 30, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

The STRENGTHEN2 project is building the technical capacity of national actors on Employment Impact Assessment techniques in ...

STRENGHTEN2 organized a five-day training in Senegal at the request of the Ministry of the Economy, Planning and Cooperation to build the technical capacity of national actors on Employment Impact Assessment techniques. From 25 to 29 September, a total of …

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Published on October 27, 2023 - 17:03 GMT

Women missing out on benefits of labour market growth in Asia-Pacific

BANGKOK (ILO News) - Considerable gender gaps between male and female workers remain in Asia-Pacific labour markets where women are not benefitting as much as men from employment opportunities in growing sectors offering higher pay and better conditions …

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Published on October 27, 2023 - 06:52 GMT

ILO Director-General statement for International Day of Care and Support

Without care workers, there would be few services for pre-school children, older people, or those with disabilities. Without care workers, millions of people could not go to work. Which means parents not able to support their families, and businesses …

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Published on October 26, 2023 - 16:28 GMT

ILO Governing Body to hold 349th session

GENEVA (ILO News) – The 349th Session of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Governing Body will take place at the ILO’s headquarters from 30 October – 9 November. The Governing Body’s agenda includes discussions on the Global Coalition for …

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