All news: Fiji
Social protection
Asia-Pacific achieves social protection milestone, yet challenges remain and new ones emerge with climate change
New ILO report highlights positive trend in regional social protection coverage, however uneven progress and financial sustainability issues, coupled with the need to address climate change impacts highlight the need for comprehensive system...
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ILO hosts virtual validation workshop on the future of seafarers in Pacific Island Countries
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Fiji resumes work on new National Employment Policy with ILO support
The workshop builds upon previous discussions on potential NEP priorities held in 2022.
Remedy blueprint
6th United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific
Forum focusses on bridging gaps and accelerating access to remedy; sessions can be followed in person or virtually.
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Social and solidarity economy critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia-Pacific
Policymakers, workers' and employers' organizations and practitioners across Asia and the Pacific are leveraging the social and solidarity economy toward sustainable development in the region.
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Pacific Islands forge path to ethical recruitment for migrant workers
Government officials from Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu learn new skills to help support decent work for Pacific Islands workers.
APESO 2024
Asia-Pacific labour markets show recovery amidst looming demographic challenges
The Asia Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024, reveals persistent employment issues and calls for inclusive policies to avert ageing crisis.
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) to release a new report “Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024 - Promoting decent...
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Empowering Fiji's creative entrepreneurs: A journey to success
Supported by the ILO and UNESCO, the Festivals Company and the Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, and SMEs of Fiji held a five-day “Start and Improve Your Business” training programme for Fijian creative entrepreneurs.
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Young Fijians gain vital work experience through Student Employment Exposure Program
Newly launched initiative provides work placements to help prepare youth for the demands of the modern job market.
ILO and Pacific Islands Forum sign cooperation agreement
Agreement formalises collaboration and reinforces ILO’s commitment to the region.
Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate
Climate change is a real threat to worker safety across the Asia-Pacific region. To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa explains what...
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Pacific employment report reveals persistent challenges despite job growth
New International Labour Organization report highlights how low-quality jobs are driving migration from smaller Pacific islands and calls for targeted policies for inclusive decent work.
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Decent work towards 2050: Joint ILO-PIF Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue opens
Government, employer, and worker representatives gather in Fiji to shape priorities needed for quality and inclusive employment growth across the region.
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Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue on Decent Work and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent to take place 23-26 April 2024...
Organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), the event will foster a coordinated and inclusive approach to ensure decent work in the Pacific.
Labour law
Fiji takes critical step to reform the country’s Labour Laws in line with ILO standards
Fiji Parliament passes Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill 2023 to redefine essential services and increase time given to employees to file grievances.
ILO office in Vanuatu
International Labour Organization opens office in Vanuatu
New office in the Pacific Island Country will support work on climate change, migration and human security.
Labour law
Pacific Island officials empowered to support labour law reform
Training supported by Australia helps strengthen capacity to ensure national legislation complies with international labour standards.
Entrepreneurship
ILO and UNESCO to empower entrepreneurs in Fiji and Samoa
ILO and UNESCO collaborate for Training of Trainers on Start and Improve Your Business Tools.
Entrepreneurship
Pacific on show
About 200 entrepreneurs from across the Pacific region attended the inaugural two-day Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo.
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