News and articles on domestic work
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#RatifyC190
Young workers urge the elimination of workplace violence and harassment
18 October 2021
As part of the promotion for the ratification of the ILO Convention No. 190, the ILO took part in the discussion with young workers who aspired for workplace free from violence and harassment.
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Video
The Hiring Challenge: A game changer for safe and fair recruitment of domestic workers
11 October 2021
The Hiring Challenge, a new ILO's online game, is designed to improve understanding of what’s needed for fair and safe recruitment of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong.
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News
A game changer for safe and fair recruitment of domestic workers
11 October 2021
ILO launches the Hiring Challenge, a new online game designed to improve understanding of what’s needed for fair and safe recruitment of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong, China.
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COVID-19
Relief provided to 4,500 return migrant workers in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
07 September 2021
The Lao Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare will distribute urgently needed food, hygiene items and information about local employment opportunities to returning migrant workers at quarantine centres, with the support of the International Labour Organization, European Union and Australian Government.
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International Labour Standards
Sierra Leone is founding crisis recovery and resilience on international labour standards
25 August 2021
Sierra Leone’s historic ratification of 9 ILO instruments was marked in a virtual ceremony with the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.
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International Labour Standards
Antigua and Barbuda ratifies nine ILO instruments
24 August 2021
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Video
How domestic workers got organized in Kuwait
05 August 2021
Ann Abunda arrived in Kuwait 18 years ago to work as a domestic worker. Having lived through some challenging experiences, she helped found a thriving organization that advocates for the rights of domestic workers in the country. See the full story on ILO's multimedia storytelling platform Voices