Video and audio stories

2012

1. Child and bonded labourers in Afghan brick kilns

   07 February 2012

   A report on child and bonded labour in Afghan brick kilns, commissioned by the ILO and conducted by Samuel Hall Consulting, has found more than half of the workers surveyed were children, with the majority under 14, and that the brick kilns rely almost entirely on bonded labour. Most children began working between seven and eight years old, and by the age of nine almost 80 per cent of children are working. The brick kilns rely almost entirely on debt bondage and workers and their families are tied to a kiln by the need to pay off loans taken for basic necessities. The survey was carried out in two provinces of Afghanistan, Nangarhar and Kabul. Full details can be found at www.ilo.org/asia

2. Bridging the Gap in Viet Nam

   06 February 2012

   A story of Le Dong Sang, a farmer from Quang Nam Province, central Viet Nam, whose living condition improved through the Vegetable Value Chain introduced by the ILO

3. Youth Employment Advocacy in the Pacific

   06 February 2012

   Promoting youth employament in the Pacific

4. APYouthNet Podcast #3 (December 2011) -

   11 January 2012

   In this 3rd APYouthNet discussion podcast, APYouthNet members and panellists discussed the topic of "Youth Employment and Gender in Asia-Pacific- Closing the Gap". Expert panelists comprised: Ms Nelien Haspels (ILO Sr. Specialist on Gender and Women Workers issues); Ms Soonyata Mianlamai (recent graduate from Thailand's Chulalongkorn University); and Mr Matthieu Cognac (ILO Youth Employment Specialist).

2011

1. Decent work for domestic workers - ILO and SM Cinema

   25 December 2011

   A public service message of the ILO Country Office for the Philippines in partnership with SM Cinema, the largest cinema exhibitor in the Philippines, highlights domestic workers as workers with rights like others and that decent and productive work starts at home. The 30-second message was featured in 38 digital theatres of SM Cinema nationwide. Seen through the eyes of a child, the message featured two domestic workers as they provide support and care for families, but not within the same working and living conditions. The message supports the Philippines in its commitment to protect the welfare of domestic workers.

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   Video: Building a Sustainable Future with Decent Work in Asia and the Pacific

   04 December 2011

   Economically, the Asia-Pacific region has performed impressively in recent years. But the austerity measures in Europe and contracting consumer markets in the United States – Asia’s two largest export markets - are threatening the region’s continued growth. Growing unrest among the region’s massive, under-employed youth population and persisting unfair distribution of economic gains are challenges that must also be addressed. The ILO and its constituents in government, employer and worker organizations are trying to find a common approach that benefits all.

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   Video: Coordinated Macroeconomic, Employment and Social Protection Policies in Asia and the Pacific

   04 December 2011

   A post-crisis, macroeconomic framework that supports more inclusive and balanced growth requires a renewed commitment to full employment as a core macroeconomic policy goal. Trade and investment policies can work together with tax and social protection systems to support employment, and ensure that the benefits of growth and productivity are shared more widely. Some of the ways forward are the creation of a basic social protection floor and public employment guarantee schemes targeting the unemployed and working poor.

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   Video: Productive Employment, Sustainable Enterprises and Skills Development in Asia and the Pacific

   04 December 2011

   Even before the current series of economic and jobs crises the quality of jobs being generated was a cause for concern. Unless this issue is addressed it will not be possible to rebalance growth in the region effectively. Non-standard and informal employment, offering low pay and poor working conditions, have grown steadily and are contributing to growing inequalities in incomes. Closer attention is needed to reducing poverty, creating productive employment and social and economic mobility, with particular attention given to the needs of young people. The formal economy can be expanded in low and middle income economies in the region, and an enabling environment with support for sustainable enterprises is possible. Increasing investment in human resources and improving working conditions with and through engagement of the social partners can play an important role in this process.

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   Video: Rights at Work and Social Dialogue in Asia and the Pacific

   04 December 2011

   Throughout the region increasing numbers of collective and individual disputes are creating strain on dispute resolution mechanisms. Underpinning any solution must be a system that delivers more equitable growth. For this to happen, the region's future development must be based around adherence to international labour standards - including core and governance Conventions, respect for fundamental principles and rights at work, and effective mechanisms supporting dialogue, voice and organizational rights. Reducing informality of work, regulating the employment relationship and targeting persistent discrimination are ways forward. Improved productivity can be linked to better wages, using effective labour market institutions and social dialogue, and measures to ensure that workers have sufficient leverage in determining and protecting standards of living.

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   Video: Working Together to Share in the Asia-Pacific Region’s Productivity and Prosperity

   04 December 2011

   There’s good news in the global economic crisis. While the rest of the world’s economies grew just 3% in 2010, economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region more than doubled that. But there’s a hidden story behind the successes of Asia’s booming economies. Joblessness, especially youth unemployment, persists throughout the region. The ILO and its constituents in government, business and workers organizations are working to change that.

7. APYouthNet Podcast #2 (November 2011) - The Lost Generation - Youth Unemployment in Asia and the Pacific

   02 December 2011

   In this second APYouthNet discussion podcast, APYouthNet members and panellists discussed the topic of "The Lost Generation-Youth Unemployment in Asia and the Pacific" with the APYouthNet Community. For this second programme the expert panel in the APYouthNet studio were: Mr Habib Millwala (labour economist); Ms Fai Lamubol (recent graduate from Thailand's Chulalongkorn University); and Mr Matthieu Cognac (ILO Youth Employment Specialist)

8. A Day in the Life of Jacqueline Minchin

   01 December 2011

   This film shows a young woman with Down’s syndrome and her daily routine at the Penglais Compehensive School, Wales, where she works. It serves as a powerful testimony for how positive work environments allow people with intellectual disabilities to contribute to the world of work.

9. End Discrimination at Work for Persons living with HIV/AIDS

   30 November 2011

   This video highlights how we can work together to understand and stop work-place discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS. (Produced by ILO-Irish Aid Partnership Programme)

10. Discrimination at work: persons with disabilities

    28 November 2011

    This video draws attendtion to discrimination int he workplace on the basis of disability and how we can work together to end it. (Produced by ILO-Irish Aid Partnership Programme).

11. Indonesia: The Next Generation of Papua

    01 November 2011

    The documentary depicts the journey of three young Papuans to obtain decent jobs through education and skills training programmes conducted by the ILO in Jayapura, Papua. The documentary documents the recruitment of out of school youth, training and skills development process and the employment situation after receiving the training. It also provides an understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the young Papuans to have better access to skills trainings and jobs opportunities.

12. Timor-Leste: Visit of Australian Senator Hon. Jacinta Collins to Timor-Leste

    31 October 2011

    This short movie is a documentation of the visit of Australian Senator Hon. Jacinta Collins to Timor-Leste. It highlights the trip of the Senator to the district of Liquiça to observe at first hand some self-employment initiatives of the Youth Employment Promotion Programme. The movie notes the success of the Programme and how it is achieving positive outcomes in Timor-Leste. In addition, the movie stresses how the YEP Programme demonstrates the practical and real difference the Australian Government is making through the Australia-ILO Partnership Agreement.

13. APYN Podcast #1 - Jobs of the future

    26 October 2011

14. APYouthNet Podcast #1 (October 2011) - Jobs of the Future

    25 October 2011

    The Asia-Pacific Youth Employment Network (APYouthNet) has released its first Discussion Podcast. On 17 October 2011, APYouthNet hosted its first regional radio show discussion on the timely topic of "Jobs of the Future - Emerging Trends in Youth Employment". The issues discussed were wide ranging and included: the role of youth organizations in lobbying for youth employment policies; strengthening the link between (vocational) education and the private sector; addressing the increase in precarious youth employment ; regional approaches to create decent work for youth and potential sectors for future jobs for youth.

15. Indonesia: Opening remarks by Director of ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste (CO-Jakarta)

    04 October 2011

    On Tuesday, 4 October 2011, Peter van Rooij, Director CO-Jakarta spoke via video message to the participants of the Technical Seminar on the Impact and Lessons Learnt on School to Work Transition (The Closing Seminar of ILO-EAST Project) at Crown Plaza, Jakarta, Indonesia (only available in Bahasa Indonesia).

16. Indonesia: Pelajaran dari Proyek ILO-EAST

    04 October 2011

    Video ini menampilkan dampak dan pengalaman mengenai transisi dari sekolah ke dunia kerja, yang menjadi bagian dari seminar penutupan proyek ILO mengenai Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Keterampilan untuk Ketenagakerjaan Muda (ILO-EAST) yang diselenggarakan di Jakarta. Didanai Pemerintah Belanda, proyek ILO-EAST ini berjalan sejak tahun 2008.