Videos and photos

2014

  1. National Triparite Dialogue: Presentation on ILO's Programme of Work in Myanmar

    18 December 2014

    Mr. Steve Marshall (Liaison Officer), Ms. Piyamal Pichaiwongse (Deputy Liaison Officer), Christopher Land-Kazlauskas (Chief Technical Adviser) Selim Benaissa (Chief Technical Adviser) Debi Mondal (Chief Technical Adviser) Michel Jamar (Chief Technical Adviser) Michal Strahilevit Ben Eliezer (Chief Technical Adviser) Erik Holmqvist (Chief Technical Adviser) Lou Tessier (Technical Officer) Jacqueline Pollock (Technical Officer)

  2. National Triparite Dialogue: Presentation on Pipeline Projects

    18 December 2014

    Mrs. Ma Lourdes Kathleen Santos Macasil, Programme Officer, Programme Unit, ILO - (Yangon)

  3. Humaira Bachal: Empowering Young Women in Pakistan

    03 October 2014

    Humaira Bachal is a young activist for women education in Pakistan. She created the Dream Foundation Trust which earned her the “Women of Impact Award” in New York in 2013 making her an instant celebrity. In this interview she discusses her journey and the new trend of women and girls activism in her country.

  4. QBN Myanmar April-June 2014

    04 July 2014

    The GMS TRIANGLE project’s survey of target provinces revealed that knowledge about safe migration and rights at work among potential migrants is very low. Over one-third of potential migrants were not able to correctly identify any of the terms that should be included in a standard labour contract and the majority were not aware of the support resources available in destination countries.

  5. A country in transition: Interview with the ILO's liaison officer in Myanmar

    26 March 2014

    In Myanmar everything is being reformed, says Steve Marshall, the ILO's liaison officer in Myanmar. From tackling forced labour and helping discharged child soldiers, to supporting the capacity building of labour organizations and the creation of new labour legislation, the ILO is working closely with the government and newly emerging employers' and workers' organizations in Myanmar as the country moves towards greater democracy. The ILO's activities in Myanmar were one of the topics discussed at the 320th Session of the Governing Body of the Organization.

2013

  1. Myanmar turns a corner

    17 June 2013

    The World of Work magazine of the ILO travelled to the “Golden Land” for a first-hand account of the progress so far – and the challenges that remain – as Myanmar turns a corner on the road towards democratization.

  2. The new youth opportunities in Myanmar

    15 May 2013

    Listen to Steve Marshal, the ILO liaison officer in Yangon, and Sandar Soe, from the FTUB trade union federation, talk about the challenges and opportunities young workers are facing as the country undergoes a period of gradual reforms.

2012

  1. "Reconciliation, not retribution" says Aung San Suu Kyi in the first press conference of her European tour

    14 June 2012

    Aung San Suu Kyi fielded a wide range of questions at the first press conference of her Europe visit held after addressing the International Labour Conference. The Nobel laureate stressed the importance of the rule of law to put an end to conflicts in Myanmar, called for more vigilence around responsible and uncorrupted borders regarding cross-border migration to Bangladesh. She said, "We should look for restorative rather than retributive justice."

  2. Myanmar needs democracy-friendly development growth, says Aung San Suu Kyi

    14 June 2012

    Aung San Suu Kyi called for international aid and investment to promote economic progress in Myanmar and in particular focussed attention on the problem of youth unemployment. Highlighting the potential of her country both in terms of its natural and human resources, she noted, "it is not so much joblessness as hopelessness that threatens our future. The Nobel laureate made her landmark address to a packed Assembly Hall at the 101st session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

  3. Myanmar welcomes lifting of restrictions on ILO technical cooperation and support announced at 2012 International Labour Conference in Geneva

    13 June 2012

    Stating they are "cautiously optimistic", the member states of the International Labour Organization have agreed to lift or suspend key restrictions on the ILO's work in Myanmar. Following a vote in the ILC plenary session in Geneva, the ILO agreed to lift restrictions which excluded the Government of Myanmar from receiving ILO technical cooperation and assistance. It also suspends for one year an ILO request of its members to review their relationships with Myanmar to ensure forced labour is not being used in those relationships. Under the agreement announced at the ILC, representatives of Myanmar can also now attend most ILO meetings, symposia and seminars.