News and articles
2021
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News
ILO and its partners release a new COVID-19 Guideline to protect both businesses and workers
11 February 2021, Jakarta, Indonesia
A new Guideline on COVID-19 Prevention at Workplace was jointly launched by the ILO and its partners, providing key preventive actions and measurements to ensure sustainable businesses and better protect workers in Indonesia.
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Labour rights
ILO calls on Myanmar to respect freedom of association and restore democratic order
10 February 2021,
In the wake of the military takeover that has sparked widespread demonstrations in Myanmar, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization says workers and employers must be able to exercise their right to protest without violence or threats.
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Press release
Tripartite plus sessions to promote social dialogue on socially responsible labour practices
08 February 2021, Islamabad, Pakistan
The Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) through the support of the ILO organized dialogues between employers and other stakeholders such as government, workers, members of civil society and international brands representing Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) to promote socially responsible labour practices. The dialogues gathered inputs to the taskforce established to promote a sustainable and continued elimination of child labour and forced labour in the supply chain of sports goods industry.
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Press release
Winners of the inaugural Cambodia Skills Challenge Innovation Call announced
05 February 2021,
Cambodia and UN step up efforts to support the digital transformation of skills sector as well as lessen the digital divide
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COVID-19
TRIANGLE in ASEAN helps migrant workers hit by COVID-19
04 February 2021,
With the support of its partners on the ground, TRIANGLE in ASEAN responded rapidly during 2020 to the immediate needs of returning migrant workers and those in the countries of destination impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News
Core Skill Development Training Workshop successfully held online
02 February 2021,
On 25th January, the ILO project ‘Quality Apprenticeship and Lifelong Learning in China’ successfully organized Core Skill Development Training Workshop online. Over 120 participants from 71 pilot enterprises, TVET institutions and public agencies attended training to gain in-depth knowledge of the ILO Global Framework on Core Skills for the 21st Century and practices of core skill development.
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Press release
The ILO and JPMorgan Chase Foundation join forces to support women entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19
02 February 2021,
The ILO and JPMorgan Chase Foundation have signed a new agreement for the ILO to implement the ‘Rebuilding Better: Fostering Business Resilience Post-COVID-19’ project. Targeting women entrepreneurs in Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand, the project will provide support for businesses to recover from the pandemic and adopt more sustainable and resilient business models.
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Press release
Social Dialogue remains vital to build sustainable recovery from COVID-19
01 February 2021, Geneva
A new report by the Bureau for Workers' Activities of the ILO highlights the need for global-scale responses based on effective social dialogue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Joint press release of the CBS, ILO and the UNICEF
Ending forced and child labour in Nepal’s brick industry - Need for a holistic approach
29 January 2021, Kathmandu, Nepal
Joint press release on a new survey on employment relationship in the brick industry in Nepal.
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COVID-19: Promoting gender equality
Addressing gender inequalities and promoting inclusivity in enterprises
28 January 2021, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO’s SCORE programme helps enterprises to boost their business performances by advancing equal opportunities through gender equality’s training of trainers.