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.
2022
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17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization to take place 6-9 December in Singapore
29 November 2022
High-level participation to include President of Singapore H.E. Halimah Yacob, new ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo and 15 ministers from Asia, the Pacific and Arab States.
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Jobs in Asia and the Pacific record modest recovery while future growth prospects remain challenging
28 November 2022
Region’s labour market yet to get back on pre-crisis track while clear need exists to drive decent work in sectors employing the majority of workers.
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Media opportunities at the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM)
25 November 2022
Information on opportunities for media coverage at the 17th APRM
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ILO to release new report on Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2022
24 November 2022
This third edition of the biennial Asia–Pacific Employment and Social Outlook pulls together the most recent statistics to highlight how labour markets in the region are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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G20 commitment to social justice and decent work welcomed by ILO
16 November 2022
The G20 leaders commitment to work together to tackle the current multiple crises facing the world and to support greater social justice and decent work, has been welcomed by the ILO’s Director-General, who attended the Summit.
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The ITCILO invites youth to the Winter Global Youth Forum 2023
15 November 2022
The ITCILO, training arm of the International Labour Organization, invites undergraduate, graduate students and young professionals to participate in the Winter Global Youth Forum 2023 – an experiential learning platform bringing youth at the forefront of efforts aimed at supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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G20: IsDB and ILO pledge to pool resources to support mutual Member States
13 November 2022
Strengthened joint work will focus on skills development and youth employment, as well as women’s economic empowerment, a just transition to a green economy, decent work in fragile contexts, and the growing synthesis between employment, trade and investment.
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ILO supports Indonesia to promote collective bargaining through mediation and labour-management cooperation
11 November 2022
The ILO supports the establishment of stronger industrial relations in Indonesia through mediation skills and collective bargaining training programmes.
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ILO Director-General to attend G20 Summit in Indonesia
10 November 2022
The ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, will be attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit, to be held 15-16 November, in Bali, Indonesia.
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17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization to take place 6-9 December in Singapore
10 November 2022
The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the ILO will be held 6 to 9 December 2022 in Singapore, to discuss concrete steps to drive job-rich growth that is inclusive and transformative.