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  1. Press release

    ILO, European Commission and the Global Deal join hands to improve social dialogue for constructive labour relations

    11 October 2023

  2. Entrepreneurship

    “As an entrepreneur, giving up is not an option”

    06 October 2023

    Spotlighting young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, meet Chamara and Nuzhi, founders of RouteSONAR, an app that helps with smart route planning for efficient and sustainable last-mile deliveries. With reduced fuel cost and time on the road, route optimization also means lower carbon emissions, making it a win-win for businesses and the environment.

  3. Vacancy notice

    Employment opportunities

    06 October 2023

    The paramount consideration in the filling of any vacancy shall be the necessity to obtain a staff of the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity. Due regard shall be paid to the importance of maintaining a staff selected on a wide geographical basis, recognizing also the need to take into account considerations of gender and age. Every official shall be required to possess a fully satisfactory knowledge of one of the working languages of the Organization.

  4. Our impact, their stories

    “It took me 19 years to discover my passion”

    02 October 2023

    Meet Yathusha Kulenthiran, Founder and Managing Director of Olai; a company that produces palmyrah based products. Starting the business when she was 19-years old, today Yathusha employs over 60 women from the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.

  5. World Tourism Day

    "We need to rethink tourism so the earth can heal"

    26 September 2023

    Hear Chalana Perera, who advises clients on ‘regenerative tourism’ – which moves away from exploitative tourism practices, while improving the environment and communities.

  6. Social security

    High-level Sri Lankan delegation visits Indonesia to study social security system

    14 September 2023

    Facilitated by the International Labour Organization Sri Lanka, with funding support from the Government of Japan

  7. © Rajitha Jagoda 2024

    Live Event

    Grand Finale – SPARK Youth Entrepreneurship Competition 2023

    SPARK is a nationwide competition designed for Sri Lanka's upcoming generation of entrepreneurs. It invites young innovators to present their ideas and solutions addressing the most urgent challenges of our era. Having received hundreds of applications, the competition used a comprehensive shortlisting procedure, involving virtual training, in-person boot camps, and mentoring sessions. The Grand Finale will hear the final five contestants who have successfully navigated this process.

  8. Social protection

    Development of social insurance-based unemployment insurance scheme in Sri Lanka

    09 August 2023

    This project aims to providing assistance through effective and efficient unemployment protection mechanisms including unemployment insurance through effective tripartite social dialogue

  9. Gender equality and women workers

    Investments in childcare for gender equality in Asia and the Pacific

    01 August 2023

    The report highlights why and how investing in childcare impacts positively on gender equality and decent work in Asia and the Pacific.

  10. Vacancy notice

    Procurement of Grid Tied and Hybrid Rooftop Solar Power Systems

    27 July 2023

    The ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives is requesting quotations from reputed service providers to Procurement of Grid Tied and Hybrid Rooftop Solar Power Systems for Apparel Sector Micro & Small Entrepreneurs. For further details please refer the EOI attached.