News and articles
2023
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International Women's Day
My ticket to decent work
08 March 2023,
I would like to encourage women not to be hesitant to take up construction-related courses, just like me, even though they are male-dominated.
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Our impact, their stories
Beyond the barriers, it’s a great feeling to become a seafarer
08 March 2023, Sri Lanka
Nayomi Amarasinghe is the first female seafarer Sri Lanka has ever produced. Last year, an ILO partnership with the Mahapola Port and Maritime Academy helped her to become a seafarer, landing Nayomi a job with the well renowned Carnival Cruise Line giving her a new sense of independence and purpose.
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International Women's Day
ILO calls on workplaces to accelerate action against violence and harassment
08 March 2023, Yangon, Myanmar
With a growth in work in digital spaces, workplaces must take action to tackle online violence and harassment and implement the ILO’s Violence and Harassment Convention.
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Female employment
Women bear brunt of Afghanistan job losses
07 March 2023,
Female employment levels in Afghanistan have fallen steeply since the Taliban administration took over in 2021, according to new figures released by the ILO.
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Press Release
ILO commences work with Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) on Employment Policy
06 March 2023, Majuro, Marshall Islands
The development of the National Employment Policy is part of ILO’s ongoing technical assistance being provided to RMI post COVID-19.
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Press Release
ILO reaffirms commitment to the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI)
06 March 2023, Majuro, Marshall Islands
The ILO highlighted the focused approach being undertaken to ensure sustainability of actions and activities targeted towards providing skills training and empowering youth to be more economically active.
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Working conditions
ILO Statement on the explosions at Seema Oxygen Plant in Chittagong's Sitakunda upazila and the Science Lab area in Dhaka
05 March 2023, Dhaka
ILO expresses condolences and solidarity with families of the victims of two incidents in Bangladesh.
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Press release
Bangladesh Business and Human Rights Week Landmark dialogue held to chart roadmap for responsible business conduct
02 March 2023,
Stakeholders highlighted the importance of removing barriers to responsible business as a vehicle for advancing sustainable development in Bangladesh
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Press release
ILO continues to promote International Labour Standards in Afghanistan
02 March 2023,
Workshop brings together ILO constituents as efforts continue to improve labour standards in the country despite crisis situation.
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Digitalization and financial inclusion
ILO launches the implementation of a digital transformation programme for Indonesian SMEs’ better productivity and competitiveness
02 March 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO with support from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) continues to support the priority of the Indonesian government to promote digital economy and foster digital transformation for SMEs and financial services through the implementation of its Promise II Impact programme.