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News and Press releases
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New Director for ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives appointed
16 January 2024
Ms Joni Simpson assumes duties on 15 January 2024.
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Sri Lanka takes positive steps towards Ratification of ILO C188 – Work in Fishing Convention, 2007; Draft regulations presented to Minister of Fisheries and Minister of Labour
08 December 2023
Developed with technical support from the ILO, and funding from DFAT and Government of Norway
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Launch of national policy on migration for employment
07 December 2023
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ILO launches a ground-breaking report on the impact of multiple crises on Sri Lanka's MSMEs
06 November 2023
ILO's comprehensive and timely report sheds light on the challenges faced by Sri Lanka's micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The report is based on extensive analysis, including surveys of over 550 MSMEs across 10 districts.
Speeches
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Supporting local communities through training on disaster resilience and business continuity planning for MSMEs
11 December 2018
Speech by Ms Simrin Singh, Director, ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives at the training workshop for Kalutara Government Officers on the Business Continuity Management for Increased Flood Resilience
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Women: the bedrock of peace and sustainable development
05 December 2018
By Ms Simrin Singh, Director, ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives
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National Multi-sector Policy Forum on Labour Migration
02 October 2018
By Ms Simrin Singh, Director, ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives
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National Tripartite Workshop on Development of National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Programme of Sri Lanka
25 September 2018
By Ms Simrin Singh, Director, ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives