News and articles
2023
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Press Release
ILO emphasises demand driven approach in Palau
09 March 2023, Koror, Palau
Some of the capacity building initiatives undertaken by ILO in the region include, entrepreneurship, policy development and strenghthening social dialogue.
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Fair and ethical recruitment
ILO launches regional operational guidelines on fair and ethical recruitment for ASEAN regulators
09 March 2023,
New guidelines provide practical information to help regulators protect migrant workers in the region from abusive recruitment practices.
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News
It is time for Indonesia to invest in care leave and services
08 March 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
Investing in care leave and services improves women's participation in the workforce and ensures quality childcare. The ILO promotes transformative care work policies through social dialogues.
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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