News and articles
2023
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Youth employment
Asia-Pacific governments look to technology for employment services to support youth
30 May 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
Government officials from across the region exchange and learn about how technology can help young people access decent employment.
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A just transition
Trade unions join efforts to green Malaysia’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry
30 May 2023, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trade union members evaluate support efforts to facilitate a Just Transition in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry in Malaysia.
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Press release
Province of Central Java to establish a Joint Inspection Team for Labour Norms in fisheries sector
29 May 2023, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
The Joint Inspection Team will enhance the fishing industry and provide the better protection for workers in the fishing sector, particularly those who work on board fishing vessels.
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Informal economy
ILO support helps tea and coffee farmers in Lao People's Democratic Republic boost productivity and incomes
26 May 2023, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Projects collaborate with tea and coffee producer groups and cooperatives to reduce vulnerability of workers in Paksong District of Southern Lao People's Democratic Republic.
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Better Work Programme
The ILO Better Work Programme Organise Textile and Ready Made Garment Industry Forum
25 May 2023, Karachi, Pakistan
The ILO and its Better Work programme held the Textile and Ready Made Garment Industry Forum in Karachi, attended by over 200 of our key stakeholders.
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Gender equality
Collective efforts needed for gender equality at work
25 May 2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh
100 DIFE female labour inspectors pledge for change.
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Social protection
The International Labour Organization supports in building capacity of social security institution in Nepal
25 May 2023, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tripartite Delegation from Nepal, facilitated by ILO-Nepal and ILO-Jakarta and supported by the European Union and Japan, visits Indonesia to discuss social protection system, social security administration, information technology, and management of health insurance systems.
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Press release
ILO supports polytechnics through international partnerships to develop an inclusive, competitive and sustainable Indonesian maritime workforce
23 May 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
Through a programme funded by UK government, the ILO has been partnering with the Indonesian polytechnics, industry and international academic institutions to build competent, productive and competitive human capital in maritime sector.
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Migrant workers
ILO welcomes ASEAN Declaration protecting migrant workers and families in crisis situations
22 May 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
The Declaration is an important step towards reducing vulnerability and enhancing welfare of migrant workers in the region.
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Social protection
Viet Nam Women’s Union promotes gender-responsive social protection system across Viet Nam
22 May 2023, Dong Hoi, Quang Binh, Viet Nam
ILO-Viet Nam Women’s Union collaboration sees trainers go nationwide to help women better understand their rights and benefits under the social protection system.