1. Labour Migration Projects

Events and trainings

  1. Roundtable discussion at the Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development 2023

    Operationalizing the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus through Decent Work

    17 May 2023

  2. On line discussion

    What role can international labour standards and the ILO play in the protection of migrant workers’ wages?

    27 April 2023

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For more information

  1. Contact the ILO Labour migration branch

Labour migration

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

  1. Province of Central Java to establish a Joint Inspection Team for Labour Norms in fisheries sector

    29 May 2023

  2. PROSPECTS Partnership joins efforts to increase employability and job opportunities in northern Lebanon

    29 May 2023

  3. Reducing HIV testing and social protection coverage gaps amongst migrant workers through workplace intervention in Gujarat, India

    25 May 2023

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Latest publication

  1. Global Synthesis Report

    Review of national policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks and practice

    22 May 2023

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Focus on

  1. Fair Recruitment Initiative

    Global ILO led initiative to help prevent human trafficking, protect the rights of migrant workers, reduce the cost of labour migration and enhance development gains.

Key publications

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    ILO Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers – Results and Methodology

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    The migrant pay gap: Understanding wage differences between migrants and nationals

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    Employment and decent work in refugee and other forced displacement contexts

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  • Migrants make significant and essential contributions to the economic, social and cultural development of their host countries and their communities back home. But too often these contributions go unrecognized."

    Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General