News and articles
2023
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Press release
Timor-Leste launches its 2021 Labour Force Survey Report
26 January 2023, Dili, Timor-Leste
The General Directorate of Statistics (GDS) of the Ministry of Finance, the Secretariat of State for Vocational Training and Employment (SEFOPE), together with the International Labour Organization (ILO) is launching the 2021 Timor-Leste Labour Force Survey Report today on 26 January 2023.
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Press release
ILO launches the first gender equality and social inclusion handbook for Higher Education Institutions
24 January 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
This handbook is designed to be used in Gender Equality, Disabilities and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) training for staff and students in all types of vocational education and training institutions across Indonesia.
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Convention No. 190 and vocational training
Sexual harassment measures implemented in Indonesia polytechnics
23 January 2023,
The ILO has helped develop measures to address sexual harassment and violence in Indonesia’s higher education institutes.
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News
Indonesia continues to strengthen its efforts to ensure workplace safety and health
18 January 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO supports the efforts taken by the Ministry of Manpower to strengthen its national policies and programmes on occupational safety and health (OSH) through the publication of the 2022 National OSH Profile.
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A just transition
Trade unions gain capacity to support Just Transition in Viet Nam’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry
17 January 2023, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Trade union members gain awareness and knowledge on how to support Viet Nam’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry as it moves towards a greener future.
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Technical and vocational education and training and skills development
Growing businesses beyond their hometown
17 January 2023,
The ILO-UK Skills for Prosperity Programme has helped Malaysia’s local Sabahans supercharge their entrepreneurial, marketing and food processing skills.
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News
Strengthening the youth entrepreneurship ecosystem in Cambodia
12 January 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
Decent Employment for Youth in Cambodia programme phase 2 (DEY II) joined Cambodia’s Ecosystem Strengthening Conference (CAMESCO) to support entrepreneurship ecosystem development in Cambodia.
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Press release
ILO Country Director meets with Minister of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development to reaffirm support to social justice for all
10 January 2023, Islamabad, Pakistan
In an introductory meeting with the Minister of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OPHRD), Country Director of ILO, Mr Geir T. Tonstol reaffirmed ILO’s continuous support and assistance to the Ministry and ILO’s constituents in Pakistan.
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Opinion editorial
Viewing jobs law and Perppu through the lens of freedom of association
07 January 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
An opinion editorial by Albert Bonasahat, national project coordinator of the ILO Ship to Shore Rights Programme, published by the Jakarta Post on 7 January.
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Child labour
Rapid assessment of child labour in auto mechanic workshops
04 January 2023, Lahore, Pakistan
Stakeholders’ Validation Workshop: Pakistan discussed new findings from a rapid assessment on child labour in auto mechanic repair.