News and articles
2004
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92nd International Labour Conference Opens on 1 June Delegates to Shape ILO Role for Fair Globalization, Dicsuss Freedom of Association, Migration, and Update Labour Standards
28 May 2004, BANGKOK
The annual Conference of the ILO gathers in Geneva to craft a new role for the tripartite labour body in shaping a fair and equitable globalization for all, focusing on Freedom of Association, Migration, and updating Labour Standards.
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ILO marks 150th ratification of convention on worst forms of child labour, Asian country latest to sign
24 May 2004, BANGKOK
The world’s fundamental international standard for combating the worst forms of child labour, ILO Convention No. 182 adopted in 1999, received its 150th ratification by Kyrgyzstan.
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Japan-funded project to improve safety and health for farmers in Viet Nam
14 May 2004,
ILO is unveiling a new three-year, WIND (Work Improvement in Neighbourhood Development) project, to improve the health and safety of farmers in Viet Nam.
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China Employment Forum : China employment forum concludes with focus on decent work for all
30 April 2004, BEIJING
China and the ILO adopts a joint statement aimed at forging greater cooperation to create more and better jobs, describing “full and decent employment” as the key to continued development in the world’s most populous country.
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China Employment Forum : China forum to address employment, migration issues
27 April 2004, BEIJING
The China Employment Forum, implemented together with the ILO, consider strategy for meeting the challenges of globalization addressing employment and migration issues.
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Top 10 tips for a safe home and workplace
19 April 2004, BANGKOK
ILO Expert in Occupational Safety and Health advices on how to create a safe home and workplace environment on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
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ILO expert honored for work on safety and health in Viet Nam
22 March 2004,
Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) gives award to ILO expert in occupational safety and health, for 13 years of work on improving living and working conditions for people in the Mekong Delta region of Viet Nam.
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Struggle of Phnom Penh's child domestic workers
12 March 2004, PHNOM PENH,BANGKOK
A new survey by the Government of Cambodia, sponsored by the ILO, finds that almost 28,000 children are working in domestic service in Phnom Penh; often seven days a week, with little or no pay or chance to go to school.
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Women join the labour force in record numbers, but equal opportunities, equal pay and poverty remain problems
08 January 2004, BANGKOK
A new report prepared for International Women’s Day by the ILO finds that women are entering the labour force in record numbers worldwide, but still experience higher unemployment and lower wages than men.
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ILO Official receives award for work on child domestic labour in Cambodia
03 January 2004, CAMBODIA
The Cambodian Government awards its National Construction Gold Medal to an ILO official, in recognition of work in combating child labour and raising awareness of the problem.