News and articles

2024

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    Social justice

    Pakistan launches National Coalition for Social Justice

    20 February 2024, Islamabad, Pakistan

    National Coalition for Social Justice cements the commitment of partners to addressing inequalities and promoting social justice in Pakistan.

  2. News

    Communications and Event Service Provider TOR

    15 February 2024,

    ILO Bangkok Office is looking to recruit a communications & event service provider to produce two videos and communication materials (i.e., flyer, social media cards, infographics) including graphic design, and take high-quality photos during the regional workshop in Bangkok, Thailand on 14-15 May 2024. To apply, please send your complete application to ahnh@ilo.org, copying jiraporn@ilo.org by February 23, 2024.

  3. Informal economy

    Empowering change: Anticipated pilot initiative to boost informal workers in Fiji and Papua New Guinea

    13 February 2024, Suva, Fiji

    Workers organizations aspire to exchange best practices, contributing to strategies for transitioning workers in the informal and rural economy towards formality.

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    News

    Engaging trade unions in skills development for improved productivity and working conditions

    12 February 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia

    The ILO urges trade unions to actively take a leading role in anticipating and building skills for the future.

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    News

    Local authorities at district and village levels play a key role in protecting migrant fishing boat crews from forced labour at sea

    07 February 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia

    The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme, in collaboration with its trade union partner, builds the capacity of local authorities of Pemalang district, known for its fishing industry, to better protect their migrant fishers through a Migrant Worker Resource Centre.

  6. Press release

    Skills study identifying steps to strengthen Thai automotive industry

    06 February 2024, Bangkok, Thailand

    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.

  7. Social protection

    New training package equips Viet Nam Women Union to advocate for more gender-responsive social protection policies

    01 February 2024,

    Gaps in Viet Nam's social protection exist, placing women at a disadvantage. The ILO and Viet Nam Women Union’s new online training package equips union workers at the central and grassroots level to fight for policies that ensure equal security for all.

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    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.

  9. Decent work

    Bangladesh Tripartite Decent Work Country Programme Steering Committee begins 2024 reflecting on progress

    31 January 2024,

    Labour reforms, green jobs for a just transition and private sector driven skills development to be prioritized in 2024.

  10. News

    Future-ready workforce through STEM in TVET

    31 January 2024, Manila, Philippines

    The ILO convened teachers, trainers and partners in a summit to integrate STEM in TVET and to reinforce a future-ready workforce as jobs evolve due to rapid technological changes.