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COVID-19 and child labour

The fight of child labour in Timor-Leste starts from the families

In conjunction with the commemoration of the World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL), the government of Timor-Leste called for the important role of the families in combating child labour, particularly during the pandemic.

EU and ILO hand over two compaction rollers to Timorese contractors and give guidance to workers on protection against new COVID-19

The handover ceremony took place at the Don Bosco Training Centre in the presence of the European Union Ambassador Andrew Jacobs, a Representative of the National Authorising Officer, a Representative from the Directorate of Roads, Bridges and Flood...

Op-Ed

New normal? Better normal!

The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare in the cruellest way, the extraordinary precariousness and injustices of our world of work, says ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.

COVID-19: Stimulating the economy and employment

ILO: As job losses escalate, nearly half of global workforce at risk of losing livelihoods

The latest ILO data on the labour market impact of the COVID-19 pandemic reveals the devastating effect on workers in the informal economy and on hundreds of millions of enterprises worldwide.

COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

COVID-19: Social protection systems failing vulnerable groups

Governments must use the momentum created by the COVID-19 pandemic to make rapid progress toward collectively financed, comprehensive, and permanent social-protection systems.

Timor-Leste continue to train local contractors for road rehabilitation

The training is part of the European Union funded programme “Enhancing Rural Access Agro-Forestry Project ERA”.

Strengthening cooperatives towards socio-economic development in Timor-Leste

The ILO conducted a training workshop with members of a union-supported cooperative in Timor-Leste on how to establish cooperatives based on community needs and how to put cooperative principles into practice.

ILO 100

Timor-Leste moves forward to reach a future without child labour

The Government of Timor-Leste has launched the first child labour survey and the series of labour force survey, supported by the ILO, to eradicate child labour in all its forms and promote decent work for all.

ILO 100

Timor-Leste launches its first National Child Labour Survey Report and Mini Labour Force Survey Report 2016

The Government of Timor-Leste has taken an important step in its effort to eradicate child labour in all its forms, particularly the worst forms of child labour .

Our impact, their voices

Paving the way to inclusive rural development in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste needs to promote sustainable, inclusive employment and growth in its rural areas, where 70 per cent of the population live, if it is to achieve its development targets. To help, an ILO infrastructure project is finding work for women and...

Celebration of ILO 100

Youth employment, a priority for the ILO in Timor-Leste

Greg Vines to address major decent work issues, particularly skills development, job creation and income growth for youth, in meetings with government, employers and workers during a two-day visit.

Promoting the ratification of ILO conventions in Timor-Leste

The ILO promotes the ratification of three ILO Conventions in Timor-Leste that are relevant with the needs and conditions of this young country. Since its independence in 2002, Timor-Leste has made significant progress.

Employers and workers of Timor-Leste agree to promote constructive industrial relations

Representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations sat down together bilaterally for the first time, facilitated by the ILO. They agreed to build a social dialogue culture in the country as a means to develop greater trust and constructive...

Towards improved, effective dispute settlement mechanism in Timor-Leste

As a young democratic country, Timor-Leste continues to improve its dispute resolution mechanism. An ILO mediation training has strengthened the capacity of mediators in Timor-Leste to improve its dispute settlement mechanism.

Inauguration of Maliana – Saburai rural road in Bobonaro Municipality

TThe Ministry of Public Works (MPW), inaugurated one of its rehabilitated core rural roads, the Maliana – Saburai road in Bobonaro Municipality.

Labour Day Celebration in Timor-Leste

Celebrating the 2019 Labour Day, Timor-Leste continue to promote social justice and decent work for all

The Government of Timor-Leste together with ILO and other social partners marked the celebration of 2019 Labour Day with the commitment to continue promoting social justice and decent work for all.

ILO 100 on the International Women's Day

ILO continue to engage more women in its project activities in Timor-Leste

The 2019 International Women’s Day celebration in Timor-Leste coincided with the ILO's celebration of its 100th anniversary of advancing social justice and promoting decent work.

ERA Agro-Forestry Project Launches its Second Training

The training is part of the European Union funded programme “Enhancing Rural Access Agro-Forestry Project ERA”.

Livelihoods enhanced through labour-based road project

The Department of National Roads, Bridges and Flood Control (DNRBFC) and ILO launched the first Trial Contracts for the Enhancing Rural Access – Agro Forestry Labour-Based Road Rehabilitation Project in the Baucau Municipality of Timor-Leste.

The launch of the national social protection report

Timor-Leste identifies challenges and ways to advance its social protection for all

Timor-Leste shows it is possible to offer substantial protection to citizens even in developing countries, but much can be done to improve coverage and effectiveness.