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

  1. Launched, the latest report on labour market policies for youth in Timor-Leste

    09 October 2023

    The ILO study addresses a major information gap regarding the offer of labour market programmes in Timor-Leste, particularly those specifically targeting youth.

  2. Polibatam exhibits good practices in creating a safe, inclusive and fair campus environment

    07 October 2023

    The commitment of the Batam State Polytechnic (Polibatam), with support from the ILO, to establish a safe, inclusive and fair campus environment has been recognized by the Indonesian government. Polibatam has been invited to demonstrate its good practices in a three-day event.

  3. ILO provides insights on the role of social protection in navigating climate change and a Just Transition

    06 October 2023

    The ILO participates in the Asia Pacific Social Protection Week 2023, providing insights on potential role of existing social security schemes in facilitating just energy transitions.

  4. National stakeholders welcome the implementation of ILO projects on responsible business and decent work

    06 October 2023

    The ILO new projects on responsible business and decent work are in line with Indonesia’s target to become a developed country in 2045.

  5. ILO MNE Declaration provides guidance to responsible business and decent work

    05 October 2023

    The Senior Specialist and Manager of the ILO Helpdesk for Business presents the importance of the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) on inclusive, responsible and sustainable workplace practices to Indonesian companies and business associations.

  6. Indonesian electronics industry moves towards responsible and sustainable business conduct

    02 October 2023

    Through a joint training programme, the ILO supports Indonesian businesses, particularly the electronics industry, to interconnect business, decent work and human rights.

  7. Timor-Leste and Indonesia collaborate to improve Timorese labour inspectors on violence and harassment at work

    29 September 2023

    The ILO training, with support from the Indonesian labour inspectors, strengthens the capacity of Timorese labour inspectors and mediators on the prevention and handling violence and harassment at work. The training concludes with the recommendation to ratify the ILO Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment.

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    North Sulawesi moves towards a sustainable and innovative green and blue tourism

    26 September 2023

    The three-day Green Jobs Forum held in Manado, conducted by the ILO and its partners, promotes sustainable tourism in North Sulawesi that preserves the environment, supports local livelihoods, and promotes responsible practices.

  9. ILO and METI co-host dialogue event on RBC in Jakarta, Indonesia

    25 September 2023

    The International Labour Office (ILO) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan jointly organised a dialogue event in Jakarta, Indonesia, to advance responsible business conduct (RBC) throughout Asia.

  10. Ensuring a workplace free of violence and sexual harassment, Minister of Manpower-ILO launch new guidelines for labour inspection

    25 September 2023

    Supported by the ILO, this guide equips labour inspectors with the necessary knowledge to identify gender-related biases and violations.