International Labour Organization Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 1, 2024 - 03:43 GMT

ILO marks third anniversary of Myanmar military takeover with call for the release of trade union leaders and all those unjustly ...

Naypyidaw city in Myanmar. © AFP GENEVA (ILO News) – On the third anniversary of the military takeover in Myanmar, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo has repeated his call for the immediate release of all those …

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Published on January 25, 2024 - 10:14 GMT

Shifting gears – Sri Lanka’s women crane operators

Work based learning Upeksha, Nimasha, Ruchini, and Nethmi are among the handful of women transfer crane operators in Sri Lanka's Colombo port. They are participants of ILO supported work-based training programme that's empowering women break …

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Published on January 24, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

ILO and EFP launch ‘Roadmap for Business Engagement’ to promote SDGs

@ILO KARACHI, Pakistan (ILO News) – The Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) launched the “Roadmap for Business Engagement” under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Pakistan in Karachi today. Developed with the …

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Published on January 23, 2024 - 19:06 GMT

Global Coalition for Social Justice attracts 100 partners, including governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations and NGOs

© ILO GENEVA (ILO News) – The Global Coalition for Social Justice, a groundbreaking cooperative initiative to tackle social justice deficits, now includes 100 partners. The Coalition aims to improve worldwide collaboration in addressing social justice gaps …

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Published on January 22, 2024 - 09:54 GMT

OSH measures key to prevent violence and harassment in the world of work, says ILO report

© S. Gombert / Cultura Creative GENEVA (ILO News) – Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) measures are key to building an inclusive, integrated and gender-responsive approach to preventing and eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work, a new …

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Published on January 22, 2024 - 09:35 GMT

OSH measures key to prevent violence and harassment in the world of work, says ILO report

© S. Gombert / Cultura Creative GENEVA (ILO News) – Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) measures are key to building an inclusive, integrated and gender-responsive approach to preventing and eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work, a new …

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Published on January 19, 2024 - 09:40 GMT

Your burning questions on entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka answered by experts

Entrepreneurship Being an aspiring youth entrepreneur can be daunting! Randhula de Silva - Founder and CEO of GoodLife X, and Dr Nirmal De Silva - Entrepreneur, Strategy Consultant and Associate Professor in Business, break down the A, B, Cs of starting …

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Published on January 19, 2024 - 09:40 GMT

5 booming industries for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

Date issued: 19 January 2024 | Size/duration: 00:04:48 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 …

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Published on January 18, 2024 - 04:29 GMT

Essential contribution of Lao migrant workers recognized on International Migrants Day

A returned migrant worker attends tailoring training in Lao People's Democratic Republic. © Village Focus International/ILO VIENTIANE, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (ILO News) – To commemorate International Migrants Day, the Ministry of Labour and …

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Published on January 18, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

Women work 100 hours per week but still consider unproductive: Magdalene-ILO Care work social experiment

These questions underlie the social experiment carried out by women's media Magdalene, supported by the International Labor Organization (ILO), at the end of 2023. The social experiment was produced into a short documentary film, which was screened on …

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Published on January 17, 2024 - 18:55 GMT

Podcast: How can we close the skills gap? Quality apprenticeships and the future of work

Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions The world of work is undergoing profound change. These changes are creating skills gaps, mismatches and shortages that are resulting in unfilled jobs and lost productivity. To close this skills gap, the …

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Published on January 17, 2024 - 09:17 GMT

Malaysian rubber industry's progress in addressing forced labour paves the way for broader ESG Initiatives, says ILO

Latex gloves – one of many products manufactured from Malaysian rubber. © Shutterstock KUALA LUMPUR (ILO News) - The positive steps taken by the Malaysian rubber industry to address forced labour and recruitment challenges in recent years should be …

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Published on January 17, 2024 - 04:29 GMT

Joint Commitment to Inclusive Employment for People with Disabilities

Beijing(ILO News) -- The International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office for China and Mongolia and the Hangzhou Disabled Persons Federation (Hangzhou DPF) solidified their commitment to inclusive employment and decent work for people with …

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Published on January 16, 2024 - 14:03 GMT

New Director for ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives appointed

Ms Joni Simpson, Country Director, ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Colombo (ILO News) - Ms Joni Simpson assumed her duties as the Director for the International Labour Organization Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives on 15 …

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Published on January 15, 2024 - 18:44 GMT

ILO submits dossier related to the right to strike dispute to the International Court of Justice

© ILO GENEVA (ILO News) - On 14 December 2023, the International Labour Office submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) a collection of 342 documents in five volumes (dossier), as required under article 65(2) of the Court’s Statute. This …

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Published on January 15, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

A path to progress for Cambodia: Unlocking opportunities through formalisation

In the realm of economic development, Cambodia has made significant strides over the past decade. The nation has witnessed rising household incomes, a shift in workforce composition, and a transition towards more diverse economic sectors. However, amid …

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Published on January 12, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

Developing sustainable and inclusive employment policies and interventions for a Just Transition

Background Climate and environmental change are critical global challenges with far-reaching effects on economies and labour markets, particularly in developing countries. Policy initiatives aimed at transitioning from carbon-intensive production affect …

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Published on January 12, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

Disability-inclusion in Public Employment Services (PES) in Asia Pacific

Background Interest has increased on the role of public employment services (PES) in the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the labour market. During this webinar, we will discuss the key findings of a research on disability-inclusion in the region’ …

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Published on January 10, 2024 - 13:50 GMT

Global unemployment rate set to increase in 2024 while growing social inequalities raise concerns, says ILO report

GENEVA (ILO News) – Labour markets have shown surprising resilience despite deteriorating economic conditions, but recovery from the pandemic remains uneven as new vulnerabilities and multiple crises are eroding prospects for greater social justice, …

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Published on January 8, 2024 - 08:48 GMT

ASEAN delegates gain insights from Korea on social protection schemes

A group photo of workshop participants, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 27 November - 1 December, 2023. © KEIS SEOUL (ILO news) - Government, worker and employer representatives from seven ASEAN countries travelled to the Republic of Korea recently to gain …

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