Labour migration
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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, in 2013, migrant workers accounted for 150 million of the world’s approximately 232 million international migrants. Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, the migration process implies complex challenges in terms of governance, migrant workers' protection, migration and development linkages, and international cooperation. The ILO works to forge policies to maximize the benefits of labour migration for all those involved.
Latest news
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News
ILO COOP eNewsUpdate No. 5, June 2017
29 June 2017
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ILO response to Syrian refugee crisis
Syrian refugees in Jordan welcome work permits, but challenges persist
28 June 2017
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© European Commission DG ECHO 2017
Global Forum on Migration and Development Summit in Berlin
Guy Ryder says policy choices matter greatly to improve labour migration
28 June 2017
Highlights
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Event
Labour Migration Academy
3 - 14 July 2017
Turin, Italy
Deadline for application: 26 May 2017 -
© UNICEF Ethiopia 2017
Feature article
With Millions Displaced by Climate Change or Extreme Weather, Is There a Role for Labor Migration Pathways ?
03 February 2017
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Policies and programmes
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Good practices database
Our database provides a non-exhaustive list of current good practices implemented at the country level.
Selected publications
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General Survey
Promoting fair migration - General Survey concerning the migrant workers instruments (2016)
22 February 2016
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ILO global estimates on migrant workers
15 December 2015