Statements and speeches

2023

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    Social security

    A step for Cambodia towards universal health care

    08 December 2023

    A new social security scheme extending benefits to the self-employed and dependents is an important step towards universal health care in Cambodia explains Oktavianto Pasaribu, Officer-in-Charge/Deputy Director ILO Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

  2. Statement

    Decent work for domestic workers is a step in ensuring gender equity

    05 December 2023

    Opening remarks at the "National Consultation: Towards Decent Work for Domestic Workers in India" by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

  3. Statement

    Social justice cannot be achieved until degrading and discriminating practices are eliminated

    28 November 2023

    Opening remarks at the "Technical Consultation Workshop: Promote Decent Work for Sanitation Workers in India: With focus on Hazardous and High-Risk Work" by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

  4. Statement

    Opening address at the launch of the Safety and Health at Sea boardgame

    21 November 2023

    By Ms Ma. Concepcion Sardaña, Senior Programme Officer, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the launch of the Safety and Health at Sea boardgame, 21 November 2023, Manila, Philippines

  5. Statement

    Message of support at the National tripartite conference and launch of the Labor and Employment Plan 2023-28

    16 November 2023

    By Mr Hideki Kagohashi, Officer-in-Charge and Enterprise Development Specialist, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the National tripartite conference and launch of the Labor and Employment Plan 2023-28, 16 November 2023, Manila, Philippines

  6. Statement

    The world of work needs to combat various forms of prejudice to be truly inclusive

    20 October 2023

    Special keynote at the India Diversity Job Fair by Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

  7. Statement

    Safe and orderly labour migration helps advance sustainable development and minimize risks to migrants

    20 October 2023

    Welcome remarks at the Launch of the India-EU Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility – Phase II by Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

  8. Statement

    The ship recycling industry has a critical role in combatting the climate crisis

    09 October 2023

    Address at the third Tripartite Meeting of the Industry Safety Committee for the Ship Recycling Industry in Alang by Satoshi Sasaki, OIC and Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

  9. Statement

    Trade unions are essential in ensuring we 'leave no one behind' in the informal economy

    28 September 2023

    Opening remarks at the South Asia Trade Union Regional Seminar by Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT for South Asia and Country Office for India.

  10. Statement

    80% of persons with disabilities are of working age, who require skills and inclusion to gain decent work opportunities

    19 September 2023

    Special address at the Zero Project India Conference and CII-IBDN Conference on "Global Networks and Innovations Making Inclusive Employment a Reality in India" by Satoshi Sasaki, OIC and Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi