Events, meetings and trainings
The ILO organizes and takes part in a wide range of meetings, conferences, workshops and training events, throughout the Pacific. More information about the events listed below can be found by clicking on the relevant link, or by contacting the CO-Suva.
May 2013
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Training for seafarers and port workers on HIV/AIDS and workplace policy
28 - 29 May 2013
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Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Tuvalu Workshop, 28 May 2013
28 May 2013
Stakeholders workshop on the endorsement and presentation of the Merchant Shipping (MLC) Regulation 2013 of Tuvalu
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Kiribati Chamber of Commerce & Industry launch Business Survey Report
27 May 2013
The Kiribati Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the Kiribati Business Survey Report at the Novotel Hotel, in Nadi, Fiji.
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Pacific Islands Private Sector Organization (PIPSO) Meeting
27 - 28 May 2013
Private sector perspective on youth entrepreneurship in the tourism sector – what are the opportunities, challenges & solutions
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Samoa Decent Work Country Programme Review
21 May 2013
Strengthening DWCP's with a specific focus on national priorities.
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Draft employment relations bill debated in Tonga
20 May 2013
Tonga’s Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour is consulting widely on a draft Employment Relations Bill to progressively implement the International Labour Organisation’s eight fundamental Conventions.
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Know about Business Training of Trainers
13 May 2013
This initiative is part of the EU- funded Tackling Child Labour through Education (TACKLE) project implemented by the ILO’s International Programme for the Elimination of Child Labour, which strengthens formal education and training interventions aimed at preventing children from dropping out of school and entering into child labour.
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Implementing Good Practice in Tripartite Labour Committees
1 May 2013
The ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries is developing guidance for member countries to assist with the establishment and implementation of tripartite labour advisory committees.
April 2013
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World Day for Occupational Safety and Health - Prevention of Occupational Diseases 2013
25 - 26 April 2013
On 26 April 2013, the ILO Country Office for Pacific Island Countries observes World Day for Occupational Safety and Health in Kiribati, Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
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ILO participates in the Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting, Port Moresby PNG
19 April 2013
The Commonwealth Youth Programmes brought in ministers and their delegations from the 54 Commonwealth countries. It was divided into three separated by inter-linked events: The Youth Leaders Forum; the Youth Stakeholders Forum; and The Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting .
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Women in Business and Management, Regional Workshop, Bangkok, 18-19 April 2013
19 April 2013
The ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) together with the ILO Regional Office are organising a Regional Workshop for representatives of the employers’ organizations on “Women in Business and Management”.
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PNG National Child Labour Road Show
14 - 15 April 2013
The Papua New Guinea Labour and Industrial Relations Department has organised a road show on behalf of the ILO.
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Pacific Regional Forum for Youth with Disability
8 April 2013
The ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries has been asked to present as a guest speaker on a panel covering topics on the Post 2015 Development agenda, including: Education, Employment, Economic Empowerment and Health.
February 2013
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Occupational Safety and Health Inspection - Papua New Guinea
25 February - 1 March 2013
The ILO is organizing this workshop to expose OSH inspectors in PNG to the international experience, best practices and guidelines for the inspection of the OSH.
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Fiji National Child Labour Forum
25 - 28 February 2013
The Forum will serve as a platform to finalize the National Action Plan (NAP)to eliminate the worst forms of Child Labour including trafficking
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Tuvalu Overseas Seafarers Union draft workplace policy for HIV
21 February - 21 March 2013
On completion of a training conducted by the ILO/SPC Pacific Island Workplaces Combating HIV and AIDS Project, the Tuvalu Overseas Seafarers Union haved drafted their workplace policy for HIV. TOSU currently have a HIV programme where they provide condom supplies to their members.
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ILO and Crisis response in Samoa
11 - 15 February 2013
In Samoa UN agencies have been involved in undertaking initial impact assessments and now supporting the design of recovery and rebuilding programmes.
January 2013
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Elimination of sexual harassment in the workplace - Fiji
21 January 2013
According to the National Policy on Sexual Harassment and the Employment Relations Promulgation in Fiji, all employers are responsible for ensuring that workplace policies on elimination of sexual harassment are in place.
December 2012
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ILO Support to Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions Leadership Training Workshop
12 - 14 December 2012
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Union (SICTU) represents the nine Trade Unions and Associations in Solomon Islands.
November 2012
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HIV workplace policy formulation initiatives in Fiji
29 - 30 November 2012
Nation wide training programmes to raise awareness on the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV and build-capacity within different public sector organizations