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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.