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This section provides access to ILO publications in Asia and the Pacific region on gender issues and women at work.

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2008
  Business group formation Business group formation: empowering women and men in developing communities: trainer's manual
by Eva Majurin

Bangkok
: ILO, 2008
ii, 113 p.
ISBN 9789221213239 (print version)
ISBN 9789221210719 (web version)
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  Gender equality, fundamental rights and skills in life and at work: trainers'kit Gender equality, fundamental rights and skills in life and at work: trainers' kit
by Tran Thi Van Anh, Dang Bich Thuy and Dao Hong Le 

Hanoi
: ILO, 2008
iii, 152 p.
 
English version
ISBN 9789221204367 (print version)
ISBN 9789221204374 (web version)
Read Online - (1,768 KB) - PDF

Vietnamese version (published in 2007)
ISBN 9789228204360 (print version)
ISBN 9789228204377 (web version)
Part 1: User guide - (911 KB) - PDF
Part 2: Training modules
Module 1 Gender equality - (1,252 KB) - PDF
Module 2 Life skills - (1,308 KB) - PDF
Module 3 Fundamental rights in life and at work - (2,367 KB) - PDF

  Gender equality, fundamental rights and skills in life and at work: picture book Gender equality, fundamental rights and skills in life and at work: picture book
by Tran Thi Van Anh, Dang Bich Thuy and Dao Hong Le 

Hanoi
: ILO, 2008
iii, 108 p.
 
English version
ISBN 9789221204367 (print version)
ISBN 9789221204374 (web version)
Picture book for module 1 and 2 - (1,876 KB) - PDF
Picture book for module 3 session 1-3 - (2,071 KB) - PDF
Picture book for module 3 session 4-7 - (1,641 KB) - PDF

Vietnamese version (Published in 2007)
ISBN 9789228204360 (print version)
ISBN 9789228204377 (web version)
Page 1-23 - (1,592 KB) - PDF
Page 24-53 - (1,736 KB) - PDF
Page 54-81 - (1,294 KB) - PDF
Page 82-109 - (1,783 KB) - PDF

  Get Ahead GET Ahead for Women in Enterprise Training Package and Resource Kit
by Susanne Bauer, Gerry Finnegan and Nelien Haspels
2nd ed. Bangkok: ILO, 2008
vi, 303 p.
 
The GET Ahead training package focuses on developing women's confidence, creating a 'business mind', managing people and risks, and grasping opportunities in the business environment.  The training modules include:
Module 1 - Basic on Gender and Entrepreneurship: Promotion of Equality between Men and Women and the Life Cycle of People and Enterprises
Module 2 - The Business Women and Her Environment: Self-development and Business Mapping
Module 3 - Business Project: Business Ideas, Opportunities and Challenges; Marketing; Production, Services and Technology; Finance
Module 4 - People, Organization and Management: Management of Self and Others; Business Support and Networking; Action Planning.

 
English version
ISBN 92-2-115807-1 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-115808-X (web version)

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Chinese version - Forthcoming
ISBN 92-2-515807-6 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-515808-4 (web version)

Khmer version
ISBN 92-2-815807-7 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-815808-5 (web version)
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Laotian version
ISBN 92-2-815863-8 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-815864-6 (web version)
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Thai version (published in 2006)
ISBN 92-2-819033-7 & 978-92-2-819033-5 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-819034-5 & 978-92-2-819034-2 (web version)
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Vietnamese version (published in 2006)
ISBN 92-2-815809-3 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-815810-7 (web version)
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For more information on Women and Enterprise Development and Gender Equality and Entrepreneurship, see http://www.ilo.org/seed 

  2007
  International labour standards on migrant workers' rights International labour standards on migrant workers' rights: guide for policymakers and practitioners in Asia and the Pacific
by ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Sub-Regional Office for East Asia
Bangkok: ILO, 2007
viii, 89 p.
 
English version
ISBN 978-92-2-120246-2 (print version)
ISBN 978-92-2-120247-9 (web version)
ISBN 978-92-2-120248-6 (CD version)
Read Online - (618 KB) - PDF
 
Cambodian version
ISBN 978-92-2-820249-6 (print version)
ISBN 978-92-2-820250-2 (web version)
ISBN 978-92-2-820251-9 (CD version)
 
Laotian version
ISBN 978-92-2-820252-6 (print version)
ISBN 978-92-2-820256-3 (web version)
ISBN 978-92-2-820254-0 (CD version)
 
Thai version
ISBN 978-92-2-820246-5 (print version)
ISBN 978-92-2-820247-2 (web version)
ISBN 978-92-2-820248-9 (CD version)
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  Report of independent final evaluation of EEOW Cambodia chapter Report of independent final evaluation of EEOW Cambodia chapter
by Bernadette P. Resurreccion, Hor Sophea, and Sothea Phan
Phnom Penh: ILO, 2007
81 p.
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  Report of independent final evaluation Report of independent final evaluation of EEOW Viet Nam chapter
by Nguyen Van Hung, Hoang Thuy Lan and Anne Richmond
Bangkok: ILO, 2007
72 p.
 
English version
ISBN 9789221200895 (Print version)
ISBN 9789221200901 (Web version)
Read Online - (679 KB) - PDF 
  
Vietnamese version
ISBN 9789228200898 (Print version)
ISBN 9789228200904 (Web version)
Read Online - (1,126 KB) - PDF
  2006
  Empowerment for children, youth and families Empowerment for children, youth and families: 3-R trainers' kit on rights, responsibilities and representation
by Busakorn Suriyasarn, Rosalinda Terhorst and Nelien Haspels
Bangkok: ILO, 2006
ISBN 92-2-117849-8 (Print version)
ISBN 92-2-117850-1 (Web version)
ISBN 92-2-117851-X (CD-ROM version)
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  Reconciling work and family Reconciling work and family: issues and policies in Thailand
by Kyoko Kusakabe

Bangkok: ILO, 2006
xix, 81 p.
ISBN 92-2-818423-X and 978-92-2-818423-5 (print version)
ISBN 92-2 818424-8 and 978-92-2-818424-2 (web version)
Read Online - (925 KB) - PDF
  2004
  Trainers' manual Trainers' manual: women workers' rights and gender equality: easy steps for workers in Cambodia
by Rosalinda Terhorst and Nelien Haspels
Phnom Penh and Bangkok: ILO, 2004
iii, 172 p.

English version
ISBN 92-2-115974-4 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-115975-2 (web version)
Read Online - (1,790 KB) - PDF
Game Board for Chapter 4.8 - (97 KB) - PDF
Game Board for Chapter 4.9 - (225 KB) - PDF
List of Situation Cards 1-10 - (527 KB) - PDF
List of Situation Cards 11-20 - (509 KB) - PDF
List of Situation Cards 21-30 - (512 KB) - PDF
List of Situation Cards 31-40 - (424 KB) - PDF
List of Situation Cards 41-50 - (408 KB) - PDF
List of Situation Cards 51-66 - (650 KB) - PDF
 
Khmer version

ISBN 92-2-815974-X (print version)
ISBN 92-2-815975-8 (web version)
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Page 1-95 - (1,933 KB) - PDF
Page 96-193 - (1,605 KB) - PDF
Page 194-284 - (1,541 KB) - PDF
  Action research on the gender ... Action research on the gender dimension of skills development in Cambodia: focus on the informal sector, populations living in poverty and social exclusion
by Kyoko Kusakabe, Yim Pich Malika and Research team of the Department of Technical Vocational Education and Training, Youth and Sports, Cambodia and International Labour Office (ILO), Bangkok and Geneva
Bangkok: ILO, 2004
106 p.

English version
ISBN 92-2-115796-2 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-115797-0 (web version)
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Khmer version
ISBN 92-2-815796-8 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-815797-6 (web version)
Read Online - (1,594 KB) - PDF

  2003
  Action research Action research: gender dimension of skills development in vocational training in Thailand
by Busakorn Suriyasarn and Bernadette P. Resurreccion
Bangkok: ILO, 2003
xiv, 151 p.
 
English version
ISBN 92-2-113814-9 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-113815-1 (web version)
Read Online - (4,002 KB) - PDF
 
Thai version
ISBN 92-2-813814-9 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-813815-7 (web version)
Read Online - (1,939 KB) - PDF
  Equality, labour and social protection ... Equality, labour and social protection for women and men in the formal and informal economy in Viet Nam: issues for advocacy and policy development
Hanoi: Labour and Social Affairs Publishing House, 2003
160 p.

English version
ISBN 92-2-115279-0
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Vietnamese version
ISBN 92-2-815279-6
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- (2,249 KB) - PDF

  Promotion of gender equality Promotion of gender equality in action against child labour and trafficking: a practical guide for organizations
by Nelien Haspels and Busakorn Suriyasarn
Bangkok: ILO, 2003
71 p.
 
ISBN 92-2-115098-4 (print version)
ISBN 92-2-115099-2 (web version) 
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  Resources on gender issues and women at work Resources on gender issues and women at work, prepared for the International Women's Day at a special event on March 7, 2003
Bangkok: ILO, 2003
14 p. 
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  Trainers' manual Trainers' manual: women workers' rights and gender equality: easy steps for workers
Bangkok: ILO, 2001 (2003 expanded version)
vi, 168 p.

English version
ISBN 92-2-112909-8
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Thai version
ISBN 92-2-812909-3
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Materials for Chapter 3 - 3.pdf
Materials for Chapter 4 - 4.pdf, 4.4.game.pdf, 4.4.1.pdf, 4.4-4.5.clockgame.pdf, 4.5.game.pdf, 4.9.pdf, 4.10.pdf
Materials for Chapter 5 - 5.pdf, 5.3.game.pdf, 5.3.pdf, 5.10.game.pdf
  2002
  Gender equality and decent work in Thailand Gender equality and decent work in Thailand: a country report for ILO/ADB RETA Project: 5887: strengthening the role of labour standards in selected developing member countries
by Pawadee Tonguthai
Bangkok: ILO, 2002
(Working paper; no.1)
iv, 62 p. ISBN 92-2-113534-9 (In English)
vi, 100 p. ISBN 92-2-813534-4 (In Thai)
 
Examines the existing gap between the positions of female and male workers and opportunities open to women and men. Highlights the costs to society of inequality and suggests policies that could be adopted by governments and other measures to promote gender equality.
  2001
  Action against sexual harassment at work in Asia and the Pacific Action against sexual harassment at work in Asia and the Pacific
by Nelien Haspels, Zaitun Mohamed Kasim, Constance Thomas and Deirdre McCann
Bangkok: ILO, 2001
xx, 226 p.
ISBN 92-2-112824-5
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Offering a valuable set of workplace policies and practical measures, this topical book focuses on the problem of sexual harassment at work. It looks at training, prevention and codes of conduct as well as mechanisms and procedures for grievance handling. It also explores the different perceptions and attitudes on sexual harassment and provides a definition of sexual harassment and what constitutes the workplace and working relations.
  Report on National Seminar on Action Against Sexual Harassment at Work, 26-28 June 2001
jointly organized by Department of Labour, Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia, ILO BAO/EASMAT and Geneva
Bangkok: ILO, 2001
1 v. (various pagings)
  Report on the ILO/Japan Regional Tripartite Seminar on Action Against Sexual Harassment at Work in Asia and the Pacific, Penang, Malaysia, 2-4 October 2001
Bangkok: ILO, 2001
iii, 58 p.
ISBN 92-2-112836-19
  Technical report for discussion at the ILO/Japan ... Technical report for discussion at the ILO/Japan Regional Tripartite Seminar on Action Against Sexual Harassment at Work in Asia and the Pacific, Penang, Malaysia, 2-4 October 2001
Bangkok: ILO, 2001
xxiii, 91 p.
ISBN 92-2-112633-1
 
Identifies forms of sexual harassment, outlines its effects on victims, enterprises and society and examines legal measures and good practice to combat the problem. Illustrates the use of role-play in case management.
  Trainers' manual: women workers' rights and gender equality: easy steps for workers
Bangkok: ILO, 2001
vi, 141 p.
ISBN 92-2-112909-8
  2000
  Gender and women's issues in the world of work: progress and challenges for future: report on the Asian Regional Consultation on Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women, Manila, 6-8 October 1999
Bangkok: ILO, 2000
v, 72 p.
ISBN 92-2-112075-9
  Towards gender equality in the world of work in Asia and the Pacific Towards gender equality in the world of work in Asia and the Pacific: Technical report for discussion at the Asian Regional Consultation on Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women, Manila, 6-8 October 1999
Bangkok: ILO, 2000
xi, 104 p.
ISBN 92-2-111854-1
 
Examines gender inequalities in Asian and Pacific labour markets. Reviews protective and equal opportunities legislation, referring to both national laws and ILO standards, and examines institutional development. Describes the ILO's technical cooperation activities in the region since 1994.
  1997
  Employment assistance for women in Asia: guidelines
Bangkok: ILO, 1997
viii, 86 p.
ISBN 92-2-110894-5
  1996
  Factors affecting women entrepreneurship ... Factors affecting women entrepreneurship in small and cottage industries in India
by S.P. Mishra

New Delhi : ILO, 1996
xiii, 96 p.
ISBN 92-2-110412-5
Read Online - Chapter 1 (900 KB), Chapter 2 (621 KB), Chapter 3 (249 KB), Chapter 4 (783 KB), Chapter 5 (2,117 KB), Chapter 6 (645 KB), Chapter 7 (276 KB), Chapter 8 (1,129 KB), Chapter 9 (670 KB)
  Factors affecting women entrepreneurship ... Factors affecting women entrepreneurship in small and cottage industries in Nepal
by Jyoti Tuladhar

New Delhi : ILO, 1996
vii, 57 p.
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  Malaysia's labour market: a woman's place
Bangkok: ILO, 1996
x, 75 p.
ISBN 92-2-110213-0
  1995
  Guidelines for the integration of gender issues into the design, monitoring and evaluation of ILO programmes and projects
Bangkok: ILO, 1995
34 p. (In English and Thai)
  1994
  Female employment the window of opportunity for poverty alleviation in Bangladesh
Bangkok: ILO, 1994
xi, 66 p.
  Promotion of equality of opportunity and treatment for women workers: an ILO manual for Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok: ILO, 1994
ISBN 92-2-109554-1
  Women at work in Asia and the Pacific: agenda and strategies for the 1990s
Bangkok: ILO, 1994
vii, 60 p.
ISBN 92-2-109382-4
  1993
  Creating the enabling environment for women's employment in Pakistan
Bangkok: ILO, 1993
62 p.
  ILO standards and women workers
3rd impression
Bangkok: ILO, 1993
54 p.
ISBN 92-2-107435-8 (In English and Thai)
 
Updated by CHW. Approved by MS. Last update: 15 September 2008.