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  2. Economic crisis
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    3. Arab States
    4. Asia and the Pacific
    5. Europe
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  5. Future outlook

Events in Asia and the Pacific

For inquiries about any of the events listed below, please contact 90th@ilo.org

  • Bangladesh

  • Cambodia

  • China

    • 20-21 April 2009, Nanchang, China
      Address forced labour: The role of employers' organisations & businesses - Organised by the China Enterprises Confederation
    • 21 April 2009, Beijing, China
      ACFTU/ILO-ACTRAV High level national seminar on Decent Work & union strategy in the global crisis
    • 22 April 2009, Beijing, China
      Beijing holds high-level tripartite event entitled "Tackling the impact of the global crisis on employment, promoting decent work".
      Highlighted by a video address from Director General Juan Somavia, and opened by keynote addresses by China's Minister of Human Resources & Social Security, leaders from the All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) and the China Enterprises Confederation (CEC), presented both a historical review of the ILO's work in China, and some future perspectives for cooperation between the ILO and China. A photo exhibit at the venue displayed images of women and men at work in the country. Over 130 representatives from the ILO's tripartite partners in China, social partners, embassies, other UN agencies, and international organisations attended the event.
      1. Tackling the impact of the global crisis on employment, promoting decent work - (pdf 89kB)
      2. Coverage of ILO 90 Celebrations
      3. Photos from the event - (pdf 556kB)
    • 23 April 2009, Beijing, China
      Policy seminar on balancing work and family responsibilities & promotion of ILO Convention No. 156 in China
    • 27 April 2009, Beijing, China
      Conference on observation of World Day on Safety & Health - Health & Life at work: promoting safety culture at communities

  • Fiji

    • 17 April 2009, Suva, Fiji
      Symposium on Social Justice and Child Labour
      As part of the ILO 90 celebrations, a symposium on Social Justice and Child Labour was held in Suva. The symposium aimed to create an awareness of the efforts of the ILO and partners in working for social justice and its impact on child labour. Topics of "Social Justice and Child Labour" were addressed by high level speakers from the ILO and its constituents, development partners and other relevant United Nations agencies. Seminars were given on 'ILO activities in the Pacific to stop child labour', 'Good practices on tackling child labour through education’ and ‘Strengthening legislation to eliminate child labour in Fiji.'
      1. Photos from the event - (pdf 558kB)

  • India

    • April 2009, New Delhi, India
      A high profile tripartite event with social partners at Vigyan Bhavan on the theme “Nine decades of ILO and the way ahead”
    • Postponed, India
      High Level Celebration: 90 years working for social justice

  • Indonesia

    • 16-28 April 2009, Indonesia
      Series of Special Broadcast Events with SmartFM Network
      Three broadcast events took place over the course of two weeks of ILO 90 celebrations in Indonesia. The first talkshow on youth entrepreneurship was conducted on 16 April, in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. The second talkshow on the impact of the financial crisis to Indonesian migrant workers was conducted on 22 April, in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. The third talkshow on child trafficking was conducted on 28 April, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
      1. Photos from the talkshows - (pdf 2MB)
      2. Press release for the talkshows - (pdf 143kB)
    • 20-24 April 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
      Photo Exhibition - "The Portrait of Child Labourers in Indonesia"
      Ground Floor foyer of Menara Thamrin Building.
      1. Photo from the exhibition - (pdf 755kB)
    • 22-24 April 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
      Joint Photo Exhibition - "The Portrait of the World of Work in Indonesia" and Tripartite Discussion The Role of the ILO in Indonesia"
      1. Photos from the exhibition hall - (pdf 330kB)
    • 23-24 April 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
      Youth Employment Conference 2009 for Policy Makers and Practitioners: "Promoting Youth Employment: It Is Everyone's Business"
    • 25 April 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
      ILO Special Tripartite Futsal Anniversary Tournament
      10 teams participated in the tournament, including 3 trade union confederations, the Indonesian employers' organisation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration. The official kickoff of the event was done by the President of the Confederation of All-Indonesian Trade Unions and ILO Director for Indonesia, with about 200 people in attendance.
      1. Photos from the Futsal match - (pdf 411kB)
    • 28 April 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
      National Workshop on Tackling the Avian Flu Epidemic through Workplace Education, in conjunction with the commemoration of World Occupational Safety and Health Day
    • 29 April 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
      The ILO 90 Years Young
      Indonesia is just one of the countries which has acknowledged the ILO's anniversary in the time-honoured way, with its youth and with a birthday cake. This followed a series of activities including a radio talk show programmes.
    • 30 April 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
      SmartFM Radio Clinic: A Special SmartFM Session on the ILO
    • ILO 90th Anniversary Booklet: compilation of the activities in Indonesia - (pdf 835kB)

  • Japan

  • Kiribati

    • 27 April 2009, Tarawa, Kiribati
      Kiribati celebrates the ILO 90th
      Attending guests included the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cabinet Ministers, Secretaries of Ministries, Staff of UN Joint Presence Office, Australian & New Zealand High Commission Staff, Kiribati Employers Organization and the Kiribati Trade Union Congress. The Minister for Labour, President of the Employers Organization and President of the Kiribati Trade Union Congress made speeches on the contribution and activities of the ILO in Kiribati. Edward Bernard the National Programme/Technical Officer for the Youth Employment Programme gave a speech on behalf of the ILO. The constituents highlighted the celebration with the cutting of the ILO 90 cake and the launching of the ILO 90 Kiribati song, composed by the Youth Wing of the Kiribati Trade Union Congress.
      1. ILO 90th song - (mp3 4.15MB)
      2. Photos - (pdf 372kB)

  • Republic of Korea

    • 28 April 2009, Seoul, Republic of Korea
      Occupational Safety and Health Workshop

  • Lao PDR

  • Malaysia

    • 28 April 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
      Malaysia celebrates ILO 90 with tripartite conference on "Health and Life at Work: A Basic Human Right"
      Celebration of ILO 90 in Malaysia was organized and hosted by The Ministry of Human Resources in conjunction with the OSH World Day, 28 April 2009, at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) under a theme of "Health and Life at Work: A Basic Human Right". There were about 700 participants comprising workers, employers, Ministry of Human Resources. Ministry of Human Resources arranged one booth to display ILO publications and showed the ILO 90 video messages of both the ILO Director-General and ASEAN Secretary-General, as well as the video of ILO history. A significant moment of this event was the presentation of the "Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan for Malaysia 2015" which was launched formally on May 2.
      1. Celebration of ILO 90 Programme - (pdf 507kB)
      2. Remarks by Ton That Khai, Specialist on OSH, ILO Sub Regional Office for East Asia - (pdf 456kB)
      3. Powerpoint Presentation by Ton That Khai - (pdf 1.6MB)

  • Mongolia

    • 13 April 2009, Mongolia
      Workshop hosted by Employers Federation on Decent Work, Economic Crisis
      The Mongolian Employers’ Federation (MONEF) organized a half day tripartite workshop on "Decent Work and World Economic Crisis" to exchange ideas amongst the constituents on how to cope with the impact of the world economic crisis on the workplace.
    • 15 April 2009, Mongolia
      ILO's tripartite members, industry and NGOs meet on subject of Occupational Safety and Health in Mining
      A National Tripartite Consultative Meeting on Occupational Safety and Health in Mining was held on the occasion of the ILO's 90th Anniversary month. ILO social partners and representatives from non-government organizations, mining companies, as well as the State Specialized Inspection Authority participated in the meeting and discussed the necessity of the application and the possibility of the ratification of the ILO's Convention No. 176 on Occupational Safety and Health.
      1. New Horizons - The News Letter of the United Nations in Mongolia - (pdf 1.4MB)
    • 15 April 2009, Mongolia
      ILO 90 Press Conference brings together tripartite leaders, ILO officials on the subject of Social Dialogue and cooperation
      An anniversary press conference was held to bring media attention to the role and projects of the ILO in Mongolia. Ms. Constance Thomas, ILO Director for China and Mongolia was joined by Mr. Nyamkhuu, Vice Minister of the Mongolian Ministry of Social Welfare & Labour (MSWL), Mr. Ganbaatar, Executive Director of the Mongolian Employers’ Federation (MONEF), and Mr. Kh. Amgalanbaatar of the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU). They discussed the cooperation between the ILO and the tripartite constituents. All partners agreed to strengthen tripartite dialogue and cooperation.
    • 16-17 April 2009, Mongolia
      Regional Tripartite Workshop held on subject of Improving Safety and Health in Mining in 7 Countries
      Hosted by the Mongolian government, this event brought together tripartite partners from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Viet Nam, India and the Philippines to discuss the importance of ILO Convention 176, Convention 155 and Recommendation 187.
    • 24 April 2009, Mongolia
      Fine Arts and Photo Exhibit held to mark ILO 90, and to mark the 10th Anniversary of Mongolia's signing of the ILO Convention Concerning the Worst Forms of Child Labour
      ILO/IPEC organized an exhibition of fine arts and photos “Colours and Black and White” to mark the ILO 90th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the ILO Convention No. 182 concerning the worst forms of child labour. The exhibition was inspired by Mongolian fine artists and photographers. It aimed to help understand and express the struggle facing Mongolia’s child labourers.
    • 27 April 2009, Mongolia
      Documentary and Discussion Panel on the subject of combatting child labour broadcast on National television to mark ILO 90
    • 28 April 2009, Mongolia
      World Day for Safety and Health at Work marked with press conference to raise awareness
      The Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU), the Mongolian Ministry of Social Welfare and Labour (MSWL) and the Mongolian Employers' Federation (MONEF), organized a press conference to highlight the importance of social dialogue and cooperation amongst the tripartite constituents to promote decent work and minimise fatal accidents, injuries, and illnesses caused by poor working conditions.

  • Nepal

    • 21 April 2009, Kathmandu, Nepal
      The ILO Kathmandu Office celebrated the 90th Anniversary, bringing together colleagues from the ILO and the local projects supported by the ILO.
      1. Photo from ILO 90th Anniversary celebration in Nepal
    • Kathmandu & other Districts
      Celebrations of the ILO’s 90th Anniversary, 2009: 90 years working for social justice.

  • New Zealand

    • 19-20 November 2009, Auckland, New Zealand
      Symposium. 90 years of the ILO: the significance for Australia and New Zealand
      The Symposium is organised by the Business and Labour History Group of the New Zealand & Labour Market Institute, Auckland University of Technology in association with the Auckland Labour History Group. AUT University is calling for papers on the following topics: What has been the significance of the ILO for Australia and New Zealand?, What influence have Australia and New Zealand had on the ILO?, What does the future hold for interaction of the ILO with Australia & New Zealand?. The abstracts of 300 words should be submitted to nzwalmi@aut.ac.nz by the 15th of September and papers accepted will be presented at the symposium. After refereeing of the full written papers, they will be published in a special issue of the NZ Journal of Employment Relations in June 2010.
      1. AUT University. Keynote Speakers - (pdf 288kB)
      2. Call for papers. 90 years of the ILO: the significance for Australia and New Zealand - (pdf 290kB)

  • Pakistan

    • 15 April 2009, Karachi, Pakistan
      Provincial Tripartite Seminar on ILO 90 Anniversary and Social Justice Declaration organized by the Employers' Federation of Pakistan
    • 21-22 April 2009, Quetta, Pakistan
      Provincial Tripartite Seminar on ILO 90 Anniversary and Labour Legislation Alignment & Social Justice organized by Pakistan Workers Federation
    • 24-25 April 2009, Peshawar, Pakistan
      Provincial Tripartite Seminar on ILO 90 Anniversary and Safe and Decent Work & Accident Prevention organized by Pakistan Workers Federation
    • 27 April 2009, Islamabad, Pakistan
      National Tripartite Celebration of the 90th Anniversary and launch of the campaign to promote the Social Justice Declaration organised by the Ministry of Labour and the ILO Office in Pakistan
      Statements were made by the ILO Country Director, Mr Donglin Li, the Acting UN Resident Coordinator, Dr Khalif Bile, the Head of Operations of the Delegation of the European Community, Mr Frank Hess, General Secretary of the Pakistan Workers' Federation, Br Khurshid Ahmed, the President of the Employers' Federation of Pakistan, Mr Ashraf Tabani, the Secretary for Labour & Manpower, Mr Malik Asif Hayat, with an address by the Chief Guest, the Hon. Federal Minister for Labour & Manpower Syed Khurshed Ahmed Shah. The celebrations were attended by more than 150 guests from the government, workers' and employers' organisations, the diplomatic corps, UN agencies, civil society and the media. After his Address the Hon. Minister joined social partners and other guests and "signed up for promoting decent work for all", adding his signature to the event's Decent Work banner.
      1. Photos from the event - (pdf 1.39MB)
    • 28 April 2009, Lahore, Pakistan
      ILO 90th celebration and the commemoration of the World Day for Safety & Health at Work organised by the Employers' Federation of Pakistan
    • 28 April 2009, Lahore, Pakistan
      ILO 90th celebration and Seminar on Occupational Safety and Health organised by the Pakistan Workers' Federation

  • The Philippines

    • 21 April 2009, The Philippines
      Newsbreak Magazine, Launch of 60-page Special Issue on Decent Work
    • 21 April - 1 May 2009, The Philippines
      This week has been declared International Labour Organization week in the Philippines by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
      Presidential proclamation No. 1754 was signed last Tuesday, expressing the president's view that the Philippines "wishes to enhance its commitment to pursue the ideals and principles of the ILO."
      1. Presidential proclamation No. 1754 - (pdf 59kB)
    • 22 April 2009, The Philippines
      Forum on Decent Work and Social Justice in Times of Crisis to be followed by ILO Reception: A Toast to 90 years of Partnership
      "As we celebrate 90 years of hard work to ensure social justice, we remain positive that we can defend decent work amidst crisis situations. Decent work will never be sacrificed at the altar of economic exigencies and business bottom lines. As part of the ILO, we remain committed to achieve decent work goals. And we will use productive employment and decent work as the primary instruments to secure greater prosperity, long-term security and better lives for all Filipinos." - Hon. Marianito Roque, Secretary of the Department of Labour and Employment
    • 27 April 2009, The Philippines
      World Day for Safety and Health at Work Health and Life at Work: A Basic Human Right
    • 28-29 April 2009, The Philippines
      The Global Crisis: Our Response, National Conference of Employers

  • Samoa

    • 27 April 2009, Samoa
      Prime Minister of Samoa and ILO Director - ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries to launch ILO 90th Anniversary Stamp
      In celebration of 90 years working for social justice, Samoan Prime Minister H.E. Sailele Malielegaoi Tuilaepa and ILO Director - ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries, Werner Blenk are to release a commemorative stamp. The launch will take place on 27 April, at the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum in Vailima, Apia, in the presence of representatives of Government and Workers' and Employers' Organizations.
      1. Commemorative Stamps - (pdf 164kB)
    • 28 April 2009, Samoa
      Tripartite constituents join to sign Samoa Decent Work Country Programme
      Samoa DWCP was signed by tripartite constituents, with the Deputy Prime Minister signing for the Government, President of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Samoa signing for Employers and the President of the Samoa Public Service Association signing for Workers. The signing was a central part of ILO90 celebrations in Samoa which included a high level panel discussion on social justice and globalization. This provided a forum for constituents and partners to voice their concerns and views in the context of the economic crisis. The events enjoyed high level participation, including major donors such as the NZ, Australia and the US. This event also marked OSH Day with a parallel programme.
      1. Decent work country programme: Samoa - (pdf 567kB)
      2. Photos

  • Singapore

  • Solomon Islands

    • 22-23 April 2009, Solomon Islands
      Partners workshop: 90th Anniversary celebrations followed by workshop.
      ILO 90 years, on Social Justice & Globalization Declaration & Economic crisis.
    • 23 April 2009, Honiara, Solomon Islands
      Diverse Audience gathers to mark ILO 90 in Honiara, celebrate conclusion of Decent Work Country Program Consultations
      Government, Business, NGOs, Diplomatic community, UN staff and the Social Partners of the ILO joined in Honiara to discuss Social Dialogues on Decent Work for a Fair Globalization. Using the occasion of this anniversary to bring focus to the pressing concerns facing people today, Solomon Islands Minister of Trade and Commerce, Mr. Francis Billy Hilly spoke of the important challenges such as righting global social imbalance and stopping a local job crisis. He said that while the ILO has worked long and hard with its constituents on the Solomon Islands to promote labour standards and training, focus now needs to be on creating jobs. "Rights at work are not much use if people have no job", he said.

  • Sri Lanka

    • 30 March 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka
      ILO Colombo holds public Media Workshop to launch its celebration of 90 years of the ILO
      "The media/ public relations workshop will engage with the media on dimensions of social dialogue, decent work in Sri Lanka and globally, and the ILO's 90 years in operation. One of the objectives is to link social partners with the media.
    • 24 April 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka
      Launch of the National Framework on Social Dialogue for employers and employees.
      The framework will be used as a tool to promote social dialogue in the workplace. The workshop will include presentations by the MLR&MP, Employers’ Organizations, Workers’ Organizations, ILO Workers Activities Bureau (ACTRAV), ILO Employers Activities Bureau (ACTEMP) and an ILO specialist on Social Dialogue and Labour Administration, ILO-SRO, New Delhi.
      1. Photos from the event - (pdf 725kB)
    • 28 April 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka
      High-level event on Social Dialogue on Decent Work for a Fair Globalization, ILO 90th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
      President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa gave the keynote address at the High-level event on Social Dialogue on Decent Work for a Fair Globalization, ILO 90th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, organized by Ministry of Labour Relations and Manpower. This event included the announcement of the ratification of several ILO conventions, including the Maritime Labour Convention (C186),Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention (C185) and the Occupational Safety and Health Convention (C155). An announcement on the ratifications was read aloud by the Secretary of the Ministry of Labour Relations and Manpower, Mr. Mahinda Madihahewa. The announcment was then handed over to the President by the Minister of Labour Relations and Manpower, Hon. Athauda Seneviratne. National Decent Work Awards were given in the categories of Employer and Employer/Employee Organizations. Tokens of appreciation for commitment to the world of work were given to HE the President, the Minster of Labour Relations and Manpower and the Secretary of the Ministry of Labour Relations and Manpower.
      1. Photos from the event - (pdf 1.8MB)
      2. ILO 90 Years of Social Justice Booklet - (pdf 2MB)
      3. Pronouncement of Commitment, Ratification of ILO Conventions - (pdf 34kB)
      4. Programme - (pdf 289kB)
      5. National Decent Work Awards - (pdf 39kB)

  • Thailand

    • 23 April 2009, Bangkok, Thailand
      Bangkok marks ILO 90 with event co-sponsored by the ILO and the Ministry of Labour, Royal Thai Government, bringing together over 300 Thai and international participants from Government, Workers’ and Employers’ organizations.
      Featuring a keynote address from Mr. Phaithoon Kaeothong, Minister of Labour, Royal Thai Government, this event brought together over 300 Thai and international participants to hear a presentation of the Thailand Decent Work Country Programme and presentations from the Ministry of Labour, the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand, the Labour Congress of Thailand and the Employees’ Labour Development Council of Thailand.
      1. Bangkok, 23rd April: Celebrations to mark the ILO’s 90th Anniversary kicked-off
      2. Event schedule - (pdf 291 kB)
      3. Press release - (pdf 71 kB)
      4. Event photographs (pdf 523 kB)
    • 27 April 2009, Bangkok, Thailand
      A tripartite panel discussion
    • Until December 2009, Regional event
      Asian ILO 90 public service announcements on TV stations throughout Asia

  • Vanuatu

  • Viet Nam

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