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Lao People’s Democratic Republic ratifies the 1986 Constitutional Amendment

Domestic Workers' Day

An aging Asia increases the demand for domestic workers. But what about their rights?

Mr. Nilim Baruah, International Labour Organization’s Regional Migration Specialist for Asia and the Pacific, reviews progress on migrant domestic workers’ rights in Asia.

TRIANGLE IN ASEAN

Save Smart Training of Trainers series launched in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar

TRIANGLE in ASEAN, in partnership with Philippines-based NGO Atikha Overseas Workers and Communities Initiative, have hosted a three-part series “Save Smart Training of Trainers: Gender-Responsive Financial Literacy Training for Migrant Workers and...

ILO100

ILO and Lao Government, employers and workers take action to improve occupational safety and health in the coffee sector

Labour migration

ILO welcomes Joint Statement of the ASEAN Trade Union Council and the ASEAN Confederation of Employers

On 4 to 5 April 2019, the ASEAN Trade Union Council (ATUC) and the ASEAN Confederation of Employers (ACE) held its second Joint Dialogue on labour migration in Manila, The Philippines, supported by the ILO.

Future of work

National debate on the future of work in Lao PDR highlights the need for a human centred agenda

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the 55th anniversary of Lao PDR’s membership, government, workers and employers representatives from Lao PDR discussed the recommendations of the ILO’s...

Strategic Compliance Planning Workshop in Laos PDR

The ILO held a workshop on strategic compliance planning on occupational safety and health (OSH) on 6-8 February 2019 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, supported by a Vision Zero Fund project: Safety and Health in Lao PDR Supply Chains.

Labour migration

ILO: Social protection coverage has improved in ASEAN, but migrant workers remain among the least protected

Despite considerable progress made in the expansion of social security coverage of migrant workers in ASEAN, migrant workers remain among the least protected, says the International Labour Organization (ILO) in a new study.

Labour migration

ILO supports ASEAN safe migration campaign

The ASEAN Safe Migration Campaign #SafeMigrationASEAN was launched to raise public awareness on safe labour migration that benefits all.

Labour migration

New digital service “SaverAsia” helps migrant workers save when sending money home

A new free digital platform helps migrant workers compare money transfer costs and locate support organizations.

11th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour

ASEAN forum adopts recommendations on the use of digital technologies for a fair labour migration

The 11th ASEAN Forum on Labour Migration concluded with the adoption of 15 recommendations on how digitalisation can contribute to decent work for migrant workers.

Promotion of Occupational Safety and Health

Lao People's Democratic Republic and ILO join forces to promote safety and health at work

The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare of Lao PDR (MoLSW) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed a Cooperation Agreement to start a new project designed to improve occupational safety and health in Lao PDR supply chains. The...

Op-Ed

How digitalization can help achieve fair migration

The 11th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour held in Singapore on 29-30 October discussed how to maximize the potential of digitalization to promote decent work for migrant workers in the Asia Pacific region. Anna Engblom, senior expert on labour...

Government, ILO partner to stengthen occupational safety and health

Vietniane Times

Labour migration

Joint UNDP/ILO report compares work and life conditions of regular and irregular migrant workers

Regular labour migration links to more benefits for migrant workers and their families than irregular migration according to a new UNDP/ILO report on migrant work experiences from Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Thailand.

The Launch of an ILO Enterprise – Lao PDR Initiative on the Development of Sustainable Enterprises

With the launch of ILO technical advice assignment to the “SME Access to Finance Project”, the ILO will continue to contribute to the development of sustainable enterprises in the Lao PDR through the capacity building for its SMEs and other...

New Migrant Worker Resource Centre opens in Lao PDR

Many Lao nationals seek work abroad. Migrant Worker Resource Centres provide a place where they can find out about their rights and support services in destination countries, as well as access legal counsel and referral support.

Employment Promotion

Lao PDR explores linkages between rural employment and climate change

ILO training workshop highlights climate change challenge to long-term prospects and planning for increased rural employment in Lao PDR

Why we need to recognize migrant domestic workers’ contribution to our economies

Op-ed by Ms Tomoko Nishimoto, Assistant Director-General of the International Labour Organization and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific

International Migrants Day

ILO/IOM: Labour rights and skills development key to improving outcomes of migration in South-East Asia

Against the backdrop of increasing migration among ASEAN countries, joint ILO/IOM report assesses changes in the lives of migrant workers from before to after their migration.