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Published on September 29, 2023 - 14:40 GMT

ILO Director-General welcomes BRICS commitment to ensuring decent work, dignity and respect for all

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo at the BRICS Ministers of Labour and Employment meeting ©Department of Employment and Labour of South Africa GENEVA (ILO News) - The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo …

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Published on September 29, 2023 - 05:51 GMT

Over 12,000 Malaysians thrive in enhanced TVET and skills systems

Over 12,000 Malaysians, including women, youth and the bottom 40% of the economy, have benefited from the Skills for Prosperity Programme in Malaysia, run by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and funded by the United Kingdom government from 2019 …

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Published on September 29, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

STRENGTHEN2: Employment impact assessment to maximize job creation in Africa

News | 29 September 2023 Launched in August 2020, the project is a strategic partnership with the overall goal of leveraging employment impact assessments to promote the creation of more and better jobs in sub-Saharan African countries. Tags: employment, …

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Published on September 29, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Celebrating Lao Coffee and Promoting Safe Work in the Value Chain

Vientiane and Luang Prabang, Lao PDR – International Coffee Day is back and bigger than ever! This year's theme is to promote the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coffee supply chain. International Coffee Day was celebrated in …

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Published on September 27, 2023 - 15:30 GMT

"We need to rethink tourism so the earth can heal"

The International Labour Organization’s South Asia Leadership in Entrepreneurship Programme, funded by the US Department of State, is endeavouring to boost young people’s transition into the entrepreneurial world and create a shift in the entrepreneurial …

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Published on September 27, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Priorities for effective employment and wage policies discussed in Kiribati

Enhance the capacity of youth employment in Kiribati. © ILO TARAWA, Kiribati (ILO News) – The formulation of a National Employment Policy (NEP) and effective wage-setting policies for Kiribati were the focus of discussions held by senior representatives …

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Published on September 26, 2023 - 10:45 GMT

Ensuring a workplace free of violence and sexual harassment, Minister of Manpower-ILO launch new guidelines for labour inspection

JAKARTA (Joint Press Release) – In a significant move towards promoting a respectful, equal, and safe workplace, the Minister of Manpower, Ida Fauziyah, launches a labour inspection guidebook for preventing and responding to discrimination, and harassment …

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Published on September 26, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

North Sulawesi moves towards a sustainable and innovative green and blue tourism

Michiko Miyamoto presents an appreciation plaque to the representative of the North Sulawesi Provincial Government.(c) ILO/Miguel Lumingkewas MANADO (ILO News) – North Sulawesi is known as a province with a wealth of biodiversity reserve of flora and fauna …

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Published on September 25, 2023 - 15:28 GMT

The quest for social justice: the role of research and dialogue

Advancing social justice is an idea that’s getting new attention these days. One of the main areas where the need for social justice is growing as something people want is the world of work. Achieving that will be a tall order, given that more and more …

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Published on September 25, 2023 - 09:59 GMT

ILO launches global communication campaign to promote inequality reduction and social justice

GENEVA (ILO news) - The International Labour Organization (ILO) is to roll out a global communication campaign called “This Way to Social Justice”, aimed at intensifying efforts to address inequalities in the world of work. On Saturday 23 September, in New …

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Published on September 25, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

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Press release | Karachi, Pakistan | 25 September 2023 Tags: tripartism, conventions, inclusion, people with disabilities, occupational safety and health, environment Regions and countries covered: Pakistan

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Published on September 25, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

EFP with support from ILO organizes the 17th Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Awards

KARACHI, Pakistan (ILO News) – Supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) organized, on 25 September 2023, the 17th Occupational Safety and Health Award, to recognize the efforts of Pakistani …

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Published on September 22, 2023 - 05:50 GMT

Indonesian Inspiration: Lessons for Lao PDR on social security

Social security Lao government officials and civil society, with support from the ILO/Korea Partnership Programme, visited Indonesia on 21-24 August 2023 to learn about its social security system. The visit provided lessons on expanding coverage to …

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Published on September 22, 2023 - 05:50 GMT

Informal workers can access social security in Lao PDR

Social security Around 9 out of every 10 workers in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic are not covered by social security. The International Labour Organization, in collaboration with Homenet Laos, conducted research to better understand the nature of …

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Published on September 22, 2023 - 05:50 GMT

Validation of social security research findings in Lao PDR

Social security On 27 July 2023, the ILO/Korea Partnership Programme held a workshop to validate the findings of its research on social security in Lao PDR. There were many notable findings such as the weak enforcement of laws, limited communications and …

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Published on September 22, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Empowering Cox’s Bazar: Transformative Project for Women and Youth

Skills and enterprise International Labour Organization (ILO) Bangladesh and the Ministry of Youth and Sports have launched a transformative project, "Leaving No One Behind: Improving Skills and Economic Opportunities for Women & Youth in Cox' …

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Published on September 21, 2023 - 22:00 GMT

Launch Webinar: ILO Labour Provisions in Trade Agreements Hub (LP Hub)

Launch event for the long-awaited Labour Provisions in Trade Agreements Hub (LP Hub). An ILO project supported by the European Commission and the Government of Flanders.

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Published on September 21, 2023 - 21:28 GMT

ILO welcomes US-Brazil global initiative on decent work

NEW YORK (ILO News)- ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, has welcomed a new partnership between the United States and Brazil to protect decent work in a rapidly changing labour market. The U.S.-Brazil Partnership for Workers' Rights was launched …

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Published on September 20, 2023 - 07:41 GMT

ILO and UNDP join forces to promote Responsible Business and Decent Work for Indonesian companies

The opening of the joint ILO and UNDP training programme to strengthen the implementation of responsible business practices of Indonesian and Japanese companies operating in Indonesia. (c) ILO/Gita Lingga BALI (Joint Press Release) – The International …

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Published on September 19, 2023 - 21:34 GMT

21 million euros pledged at UNGA for Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

NEW YORK (ILO News) – Germany, Belgium and Spain have pledged 21 million euros for the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions – an ILO-coordinated initiative that aims to support the creation of millions of decent jobs and …

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