News and articles
2012
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Article
"Decent Work" in Cambodia: How far have we come?
08 August 2012, Cambodia, Phnom Penh
Opinion editorial by Jiyuan Wang. The ILO and Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training in Cambodia have launched the country's first Decent Work Country Profile, as part of the EU-funded project "Monitoring and Assessing Progress on Decent Work" (MAP). The Profile draws upon statistical and legal data to assess recent labour market developments in Cambodia, and makes preliminary assessment of progress for use in policymaking and development planning.
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News
Viet Nam’s pension scheme reform needed: ILO Report
02 August 2012,
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Social insurance
Viet Nam’s pension scheme reform needed: ILO report
02 August 2012,
The International Labour Organization (ILO) in Hanoi on August 2 launched an important report, indicating the need for a comprehensive reform in Viet Nam’s pension scheme as Viet Nam Social Security will soon need to start selling assets to pay pensions.
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News
Representing the UN at the Hibiscus festival
01 August 2012,
The ILO, as chair of the United Nations Working Group on Youth in the Pacific, collaborated with the Miss Hibiscus competition in Fiji to highlight UN’s work for youth in the Pacific region.
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Press release
ILO, UNICEF and WHO hail significant increase in breastfeeding rates
01 August 2012, Manila, Philippines
On the commemoration of Global Breastfeeding Week, the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) congratulated the Government of the Philippines for the significant increase in exclusive breastfeeding rates in the country. However, the challenge of breastfeeding when a mother returns to work still remains. Many working women face difficulties with the risk of income loss after giving birth.
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Press release
Thirteenth National Convention on Women’s Studies
27 July 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The National Convention on Women’s Studies organized by the Centre for Women’s Research (CENWOR) was held from the 27th – 30th July 2012. The inauguration was at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI). This is the thirteenth in the series, which CENWOR started in 1989 to provide a forum for those conducting research on gender issues to present their findings.
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Press release
ILO BOSS Project’s Super Trainer movies win award at film festival in Hanoi
27 July 2012, Dili, Timor-Leste
The ILO’s Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS) Project developed the Super Trainer campaign to present desirable characteristics of entrepreneurs and promoting entrepreneurship in Timor-Leste.
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Press release
Photo exhibition highlights the positive aspects of migrant workers' lives in Thailand
24 July 2012, Bangkok, Thailand
The Thai Ministry of Labour and the United Nations have launched a photo exhibition highlighting the positive aspects of migrant workers’ lives in Thailand. “A Positive Image” exhibition, aims to draw attention to the often positive experiences that many migrant workers have in Thailand and to promote a positive image of migrants in line with their contribution to the Thai economy and society. The exhibition is being held at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre from 24 to 29 July 2012.
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Press release
Luang Prabang training to strengthen tourism industry
23 July 2012, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
Representatives of the Lao Government, workers and employers organizations take part in a Training of Trainers programme to improve skills and practices in the tourism sector. The training is held in Luang Prabang, 23-27 July 2012. It aims to develop more local trainers and strengthen their facilitation skills, so that they can train hotel staff and managers in Luang Prabang.
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Press release
Queen of Spain reviews development projects
17 July 2012, Manila, Philippines
Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain visited the Philippines to review Spanish-funded development projects that have helped thousands of disadvantaged youth and indigenous peoples towards better lives.