News and articles
2014
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Press release
Global Migration Group releases new book on youth and migration
17 December 2014,
Migration and Youth: Challenges and Opportunities offers unprecedented overview of how youth are affected by migration and agenda to achieve triple win.
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Press release
Buyers Forum Established
16 December 2014, Islamabad
The two days buyers meeting organised by the joint collaboration of the Government of Netherlands, International Finance Corporation and the International Labour Organisation to Promote Decent Work for the Sustainability of Textile and Garment Sector in Pakistan concluded with the establishment of a Buyers Forum for Pakistan. With an initial membership of 17 brands, this forum is expected to be extended to other major international brands. This initiative will support enhancing access to global markets and increased market share. Furthermore it aimed at promoting advocacy on the nexus between trade and employment and in particular compliance to ILS leading to the realisation of the full benefits of GSP Plus status
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Press release
Promoting Decent Work for a Sustainable Textile and Garment Industry in Pakistan
16 December 2014, Islamabad
The ILO, the Government of the Netherlands and the International Finance Corporation, in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, are working together to support international standards and practices in Pakistan’s textile and garment sector, by organizing the first Buyers’ Meeting in Islamabad.
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Press release
Tackling Poverty through Decent Work: Launch of the First Decent Work Country Profile for Pakistan
15 December 2014, Islamabad
On 15th December 2014, the Ministry of Overseas Pakistani’s and Human Resource Development (OP-HRD) in collaboration with the Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) and Pakistan Workers Federation (PWFF) and the ILO launched the country’s first Decent Work Country Profile which provides a comprehensive analysis on the status of decent work and gaps to be addressed . The profile covers the data period 2002-2013.
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News
Sheuly picks up role model award
15 December 2014,
Shuely Akter, a disabled sewing machine operator trained by the ILO/EU TVET Reform Project picked up a Platinum Role Model Award at the Bangladesh Social and Environmental Excellence Awards 2014 in Dhaka 9 December.
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Press release
Trade unions to promote decent work for domestic workers and elimination of child domestic labor
15 December 2014, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Key trade unions representatives from 11 countries will gather at the Regional Trade Union Workshop in Yogyakarta, to discuss innovative ways to reduce child domestic labor through the promotion of decent work for domestic workers.
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Press release
Decent work high on ILO Director-General’s agenda in Timor-Leste
15 December 2014, Jakarta, Indonesia
Guy Ryder to address major decent work issues in meetings with employers, workers and government during a 3-day visit
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Press release
ILO Director-General to visit Decent Work project and meet villagers in Kupang, Indonesia
13 December 2014, Jakarta, Indonesia
During his one-day visit, Guy Ryder will talk to rural villagers about their livelihoods and discuss labour issues with local government, employers, and workers representatives in NTT Province.
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Social Protection and Social Dialogue
Seoul Declaration bolsters commitment to expanding social protection and social dialogue
12 December 2014,
Key actors from around the globe pledge to promote social protection floors through social dialogue.
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Press release
ILO initial estimates reveal 800,000 workers affected by Hagupit; stands ready to assist through emergency employment
10 December 2014, Manila, Philippines
The ILO estimates 800,000 workers have been affected by Typhoon Hagupit, locally known as Ruby, with their source of livelihood damaged or disrupted overnight. In response, the ILO stands ready to allocate US$1.5 million and to support the government through emergency employment and sustainable livelihood.