Press releases
February 2024
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Press release
New Director for the ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste
26 February 2024
Simrin Singh has officially assumed her duties as the new Director for the ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste on 15 February 2024.
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ILO report
High unemployment rates to worsen despite optimistic economic outlook in Arab States
20 February 2024
While many economies in the Arab States region continue their post-pandemic recovery, recovery of the labour market lags behind, requiring concerted efforts to intensify diversification and to create jobs in more resilient sectors, a new ILO report finds.
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Migration and decent work
ILO, UFPCI and PCSM-CI raise awareness of the need for voluntary and well-prepared migration of young footballers in Côte d'Ivoire
15 February 2024
The International Labor Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Union des Footballeurs Professionnels de Côte d'Ivoire (UFPCI) and the Plateforme des Centrales Syndicales sur la Migration en Côte d'Ivoire (PCSM-CI), is continuing its campaign to raise awareness among young footballers in Côte d'Ivoire of the importance of voluntary and well-prepared migration.
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Press release
ILO-trained outreach officials boost social security registration among wage workers in Jordan
12 February 2024
The capacity-building initiative supports the extension of social security rights of Jordanian and non-Jordanian workers–including refugees
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Press release
Skills study identifying steps to strengthen Thai automotive industry
06 February 2024
Study carried out by the ILO’s Automotive Supply Chain Programme in Thailand funded by the Government of Japan seeks to help the sector navigate the rapidly changing business landscape.
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Press release
ILO and Shabelle Bank pilot innovative product for financial inclusion of hosts and forcibly displaced in Ethiopia
06 February 2024
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Press release
Advancing social protection for migrant workers in the GCC countries: New ambition emerges from discussion at the Global Forum for Migration and Development Summit
01 February 2024
Officials, experts and partners participated in ILO-led conversation exploring pathways toward the progressive extension of social protection to migrant workers in the Gulf region.
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Press release
Japan to support employment-intensive recovery in the earthquake-hit areas in Aleppo, Syria
01 February 2024
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© AFP 2024
Trade union rights
ILO marks third anniversary of Myanmar military takeover with call for the release of trade union leaders and all those unjustly detained
01 February 2024
Deep concern expressed at continual erosion of civic space and trade union rights in the country.
January 2024
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© S. Gombert / Cultura Creative 2024
Occupational Safety and Health
OSH measures key to prevent violence and harassment in the world of work
22 January 2024
A new ILO report emphasizes using Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) frameworks to address the root causes of violence and harassment and to encourage collective action for better work environments.