News and press releases
This is a list of official ILO press releases issued by the ILO office in Jakarta and Timor-Leste. Some are available in multiple languages, indicated on the top of each release. The most recent release is at the top.
2023
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ILO supports the deliberation of law on violence and harassment in the world of work in Timor-Leste
29 November 2023
The government of Timor-Leste, with support from the ILO’s Spotlight Initiative project in Timor-Leste, is in the process of finalizing the drafting law on violence and harassment in the world of work.
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ILO joins forces with Timor-Leste Trade Union Confederation to end violence against women
27 November 2023
The Timor-Leste Trade Union Confederation (KSTL), with support from the ILO Spotlight Initiative in Timor-Leste, has been actively promoted the elimination of violence against women at both community and company levels.
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Timor-Leste’s internationally certified trainers are ready to boost women entrepreneurship in the country
25 November 2023
The Women Entrepreneurship Development (WED) certificate are awarded to four trainers, with support from the ILO, certifying them as the ILO’s Gender and Entrepreneurship Together (GET Ahead) trainer.
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Towards golden Indonesia with equality in care work
21 November 2023
The ILO organizes an interactive discussion session examining the key findings of its workers' perception survey on care work, conducted in collaboration with KataData Insight Centre.
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Indonesian Ministry of Manpower appreciates ILO technical assistances on various employment issues
17 November 2023
The ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste and the Indonesian Minister of Manpower conducted a courtesy meeting in Jakarta to continue strengthening the collaboration between ILO and the Ministry of Manpower.
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Indonesian women are still obliged to quit their paid jobs due to caring responsibilities
15 November 2023
The ILO is launching findings of its workers’ perception survey on care work. The survey is conducted to support the development process of Indonesia’s Road Map and National Action Plan on Care Economy.
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Unlocking the potential of digitalization for inclusive social protection in Asia and the Pacific
13 November 2023
Opportunities and challenges offered by digitalization of social protection systems highlighted at major event.
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ILO enhances economic empowerment of women and other vulnerable groups in Timor-Leste through entrepreneurship
10 November 2023
A three-day fair exhibition held in Dili has provided an opportunity for women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from other vulnerable groups to be economically independent and to fight against harassment and stigma.
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Indonesia strengthens joint labour inspection system in fishing sector with guidance tool
09 November 2023
The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme supports the effort to strengthen joint labour inspection system in fishing sector between the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF).
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Key labour actors of Timor-Leste review the progress of its DWCP Programme
31 October 2023
The ILO and key labour actors jointly review the progresses, challenges, and ways forward of Timor-Leste Decent Work Country (DWCP) Programme 2022-2025.