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International Labour Organization Press Releases

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Published on July 14, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Public employment services and active labour market policies for transitions: Responses to mega trends and crises

Drawing on an extensive analysis of secondary literature, numerous country case studies, and the ILO's 2021 survey encompassing 94 public employment services worldwide, this report sheds light on significant insights. The report underscores that the …

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Published on July 13, 2023 - 07:56 GMT

ILO urges the Myanmar military authorities to immediately release Thet Hnin Aung, General Secretary of MICS-TUsF

Thet Hnin Aung (Archive photo) BANGKOK, Thailand (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) expresses its deep concern over reports of the re-arrest of Thet Hnin Aung, General Secretary of Myanmar Industry Crafts & Services Trade Unions …

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Published on July 13, 2023 - 07:56 GMT

ILO and China signed Decent Work Country Programme 2023-2025

ILO and its tripartite constituents in China signed Decent Work Country Programme for 2023-2025 Beijing(ILO News) -- On 12 July 2023, ILO and its tripartite constituents in China signed its new Decent Work Country Programme for 2023-2025, the fourth since …

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Published on July 13, 2023 - 07:38 GMT

Improve Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to meet skills and labour mismatch

© ILO GENEVA (ILO News) – Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems in many low- and middle-income countries do not match skills and labour market needs and are unprepared to meet the large rise in demand for TVET in the coming years, …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 14:19 GMT

Pacific regional meeting on labour mobility sets path for partnership

Employer and worker representatives from across the Pacific in discussion at the workshop. © ILO Nadi, Fiji (ILO News) – Workers’ and employers’ organizations from across the Pacific have met in Fiji to address labour mobility challenges, opportunities and …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Collaboration between trade unions and employers ensures safe and regular migration in the Pacific

Migration mobility Howard Politini, Chairperson of the Pacific Islands Private Sector Organization, highlighted the need for public-private partnerships and the inclusivity of stakeholders involved, including workers, employers' representatives, and …

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Published on July 7, 2023 - 15:18 GMT

13 million people enjoy better social protection through improved financing

© Minzayar Oo / UNICEF BRUSSELS / GENEVA / NEW YORK (ILO News) – Thirteen million people in 24 countries have benefited from increased access to improved social protection systems through an innovative programme on sustainable financing. Sustainably …

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Published on July 6, 2023 - 23:26 GMT

Launching Event of the Handbook and Checklist to establish Model Enterprise Clinics in RMG Industries

DHAKA (ILO News) – On 24 June 2023, the International Labor Organization (ILO) and its knowledge partner CMED Health Ltd, along with industry partners BGMEA, BKMEA, and BEF, organized a grand launching event of Handbook and Checklist for establishing model …

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Published on July 5, 2023 - 15:25 GMT

Drogba warns about African footballers’ dreams that turn into nightmares

Campaign Ivorian football star, Didier Drogba, has warned young, aspiring African footballers about the dangers of exploitation and human trafficking – part of a campaign run by the International Labour Organization, the International Federation of …

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Published on July 5, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

ILO supports Indonesia’s joint labour inspection in the fishing sector to prevent forced labour at sea

The Fishing Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra MEDAN (ILO News) – The fishing sector is one of the most important sectors for Indonesia. Indonesia is one of the largest countries of origin of fishers, one of the largest fish producers and one of the …

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Published on July 4, 2023 - 11:12 GMT

New ILO study highlights steps to strengthen decent work in Malaysia’s rubber glove supply chain

© Shutterstock KUALA LUMPUR (ILO News) – Actions to enhance labour rights, social dialogue and fair recruitment practices are needed to strengthen decent work in the Malaysian rubber glove sector according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) …

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Published on July 4, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

New ILO study highlights steps to strengthen decent work in Malaysia’s rubber glove supply chain

© Shutterstock KUALA LUMPUR (ILO News) – Actions to enhance labour rights, social dialogue and fair recruitment practices are needed to strengthen decent work in the Malaysian rubber glove sector according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) …

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Published on July 3, 2023 - 05:12 GMT

Campaign for the rights of fishing vessel crews

The interview of the M. Nour, National Coordinator of the ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab in Indonesia, with RRI, a State-owned radio network in Indonesia, on the elimination of forced labour in fishing sector. The interview is part of the ILO campaign on labour …

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Published on July 3, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

High-level discussion on contribution-based social security in Nepal

ews) - The Social Security Fund (SSF) and the Social Protection Civil Society Network (SPCSN), with the support of ILO Nepal, organized a two-day orientation programme for Government stakeholders in Kathmandu from 22-24 June 2023. Inaugurated by …

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Published on July 3, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Why Workers' Organizations remain important players to advance social justice?

ILO home About the ILO How the ILO works Organizational structure Bureau for Workers' Activities (ACTRAV) News and articles Why Workers' Organizations remain important players to advance social justice? ... Workers Voices Former ILO Senior Adviser …

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Published on July 1, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Cooperatives improve the lives of people through equity: ILO DG Houngbo on International Cooperatives Day

To mark International Day of Cooperatives, the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress was hosted on 1-2 July. The history of the cooperative movement in India goes back 100 years, with the first cooperative society being formed in 1904 in Karnataka. To mark the …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 15:25 GMT

Children paying a high price for engaging in work in Myanmar

Assessment of child labour in the Yangon Region, Ayeyarwady Region and Kayin State ©ILO/Khin Hnin Aye 2023 Yangon, Myanmar (ILO News) – A new report assessing the situation of working children in Myanmar shows the extent to which children are working to …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 15:25 GMT

ILO Director-General calls for balance between economic growth and decent employment on his first official visit to Viet Nam

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo meets with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. © ILO HANOI (ILO News) - The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo, has concluded his first official visit to Viet …

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Published on June 29, 2023 - 20:36 GMT

ILO launches a series of country briefs on youth employment in sub-Saharan Africa

© justocker / istock GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has launched a new series of policy briefs examining trends and issues in youth employment, including the impact of COVID- …

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Published on June 29, 2023 - 03:48 GMT

Harnessing the Power of Cooperatives: Building Inclusive and Resilient Communities

International Day of Cooperatives ILO Director General Gilbert F. Houngbo emphasizes the crucial role of cooperatives in sustainable development, poverty reduction, and creating inclusive societies, highlighting their resilience in times of crisis and …

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