Statements and speeches
2022
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Migrant workers
Social security offers a win-win for migrant workers and ASEAN alike
18 December 2022
Few migrant workers in the ASEAN region are covered by social protection, despite the benefits it offers workers and countries. To mark International Migrants Day, Panudda Boonpala Deputy Regional Director of the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific explains why this needs to change.
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ILO, IOM and UN Women Joint Press Statement
The Governance of Labour Migration in South and South-East Asia (GOALS) Programme Supports Sustainable and Inclusive Labour Migration Governance Frameworks in the Region.
18 December 2022
On this International Migrants' Day, the world lauds the socio-cultural and economic contributions of the 169 million migrant workers around the world, who help boost economies and strengthen the social fabric of communities.
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Statement
AITUC has been pivotal in upholding the ILO’s values and principles, especially in times of crisis like the pandemic
17 December 2022
Opening remarks at the 42nd National Conference of AITUC in Alappuzha by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi
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Statement
Opening address at the Knowledge-building and advocacy webinar on the application of extended reality (XR) technologies in TVET and skills development
16 December 2022
By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Knowledge-building and advocacy webinar on the application of extended reality (XR) technologies in TVET and skills development, 16 December 2022, Manila, Philippines
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Statement
Opening address at the Strategic planning for gender mainstreaming in the promotion of compliance to labour standards and OSH in the rural sectors
14 December 2022
By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Strategic planning for gender mainstreaming in the promotion of compliance to labour standards and OSH in the rural sectors, 14 December 2022, Manila, Philippines
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Statement
Solidarity message at the 47th anniversary of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines
14 December 2022
By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the 47th anniversary of Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP), 14 December 2022, Manila, Philippines
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Labour Agenda
Message at the launch of the 15-point Labour agenda by Philippine trade unions and workers’ organizations
13 December 2022
By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the launch of the 15-point Labour agenda by Philippine trade unions and workers’ organizations, 13 December 2022, Manila, Philippines
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Statement
EBMOs have a crucial role in promoting skills development, job protection, enterprise sustainability and adapting to digital transformation in India
12 December 2022
Inaugural address by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO/DWT-CO New Delhi, at the CII–EFI National Conference on Industrial Relations
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Statement
Solidarity message at the Multi-stakeholder consultation on full-cycle national reintegration programme
08 December 2022
By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Multi-stakeholder consultation on full-cycle national reintegration programme, 8 December 2022, Manila, Philippines
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17th Asia-Pacific regional meeting
ILO Director-General opening statement at the 17th Asia-Pacific regional meeting
06 December 2022
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