News and articles
2020
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Press release
Decent work for sustainable social development in China
01 December 2020,
In online training, Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) students receive in-depth training on key CSR concepts.
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News
ILO discussed trade unions’ concerns of new unemployment protection programme
01 December 2020, Jakarta, Indonesia
Despite ongoing protest against the recently passed omnibus law, unemployment insurance (UI) programme receives a relatively positive sentiment from trade unions. Although they still have some concerns.
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News
Better road access for improved local economic and social development in Timor-Leste
30 November 2020, Manufahi Municipality, Timor-Leste
The recently inaugurated 3.6 km road rehabilitation under Roads for Development (R4D) programme has improved living conditions and economic empowerment of local community of Betano-Loro in Manufahi Municipality, Timor-Leste.
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News
Entrepreneurial opportunities for Cambodian youth boosted through Know About Business (KAB) training
27 November 2020, Phnom Penh
Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) adopts the ILO’s Know About Business (KAB) modules into the national education curriculum.
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Skills for Prosperity Programme in Indonesia
Tourism skills development partnership launched at popular Indonesia tourist destination
26 November 2020,
The International Labour Organization supports Manado State Polytechnic’s international maritime tourism curricula development and skills building.
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News
ILO Nepal receives an Award of Honor
26 November 2020, Kathmandu, Nepal
ILO Country Director honoured for ILO’s contribution to private sector development in Nepal.
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Press release
Safe and Fair Philippines celebrates International Day of Ending Violence against Women
25 November 2020, Manila, Philippines
Babaeng Biya(hero), the national campaign of Safe and Fair Philippines formally launches actress Maine Mendoza as celebrity champion and continues its commitment in providing more Filipina migrant workers with information and assistance that will support them in achieving a safe and fair migration experience.
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COVID-19: Supporting enterprises, jobs and incomes
Keeping-up the business spirits of Indonesian MSMEs in the midst of uncertainty
25 November 2020, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO’s SCORE programme together with the Parahyangan Catholic University not only improve the productivity of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), but also help them keeping their business spirits in the midst of uncertainty. Some MSMEs have shown increased revenues.
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News
New labour standards crucial to fight violence and harassment at workplace
24 November 2020, Kathmandu, Nepal
An awareness-raising workshop highlighted the significance of the newly adopted ILO Convention and Recommendation to curb workplace violence and harassment, especially gender-based violence and harassment in Nepal marking the start of 16 Days of Activism to end Gender-based Violence (GBV).
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News
Creating a workplace culture of trust with effective communications amid the pandemic
23 November 2020, Jakarta, Indonesia
Workplace culture and trust are important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ILO’s SCORE programme showed that effective communication and transparency are key to overcome employment obstacles in this challenging time.