News and articles on domestic work
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Press release
ILO: 2.2 million workers affected by Typhoon Odette in the Philippines
14 January 2022
One month since Super Typhoon Odette (Rai) hit the Philippines, a new ILO assessment reveals nearly 2.2 million workers have been directly affected.
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International Migrants Day
Winners of the 2021 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
17 December 2021
The competition aims to promote balanced and ethical reporting on migrants and labour migration and encourage the media to address stereotypes and misconceptions.
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ILO in action
We help migrant domestic workers overcome the pandemic
15 December 2021
ILO Senior Labour Migration Specialist, Gloria Moreno-Fontes, speaks from Pretoria about the Southern Africa Migration Management (SAMM) Project, which aims to improve migration management in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region. The project is funded by the European Commission and implemented by the ILO in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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#RatifyC190
Young workers urge the elimination of workplace violence and harassment
18 October 2021
As part of the promotion for the ratification of the ILO Convention No. 190, the ILO took part in the discussion with young workers who aspired for workplace free from violence and harassment.
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Video
The Hiring Challenge: A game changer for safe and fair recruitment of domestic workers
11 October 2021
The Hiring Challenge, a new ILO's online game, is designed to improve understanding of what’s needed for fair and safe recruitment of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong.
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News
A game changer for safe and fair recruitment of domestic workers
11 October 2021
ILO launches the Hiring Challenge, a new online game designed to improve understanding of what’s needed for fair and safe recruitment of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong, China.
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COVID-19
Relief provided to 4,500 return migrant workers in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
07 September 2021
The Lao Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare will distribute urgently needed food, hygiene items and information about local employment opportunities to returning migrant workers at quarantine centres, with the support of the International Labour Organization, European Union and Australian Government.