All news: Myanmar

Our impact, Their voices

Rebuilding trust between communities by boosting skills

In Myanmar’s Rakhine State, the ILO is supporting the local government and the Department of technical vocational training (TVET) to put in place inclusive skills development programmes not only to help local job seekers boosting their skills and...

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.

Our impact, Their voices

Myanmar apparel: ILO project helps factories to improve efficiency and productivity

Garment manufacturing involves various operations carried out by different operators at different stations. If not executed efficiently, these operations may jeopardize productivity, cause economic loss, and ultimately damage workplace relations.

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.

Myanmar

First-ever Career Market Place takes place in Rakhine State

Hundreds of young people visited the first-ever Career Market Place of Myanmar's Rakhine State. The ILO was among the many training providers to showcase their opportunities and draw attention to the increased demand for skilled young people who are...

Entrepreneurship

ILO certified SCORE trainers bring innovation to Myanmar factories

Over 100 Myanmar factory owners and managers attended an event where ILO certified SCORE consultants presented SCORE Training, a training and consulting package designed to improve the performance of small and medium sized factories.

Industrial relations

Myanmar garment industry managers trained on fair HR procedures

The ILO has teamed up with twenty garment factories in Yangon to promote positive and sound industrial relations at the workplace level, and to build confidence between workers and employers through good HR practices.

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.

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...

Vision Zero Fund

ILO trains boiler inspectors to improve safety in Myanmar factories

If not properly maintained, industrial boilers can represent a serious threat to the safety and health of factory workers. The ILO’s Vision Zero Fund has been supporting the Myanmar Ministry of Industry to develop a new curriculum for boiler...

Decent Work

Government, employers and trade unions set Decent Work priorities for Myanmar until 2021

Myanmar’s first Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) set to promote employment, protect labour rights and strengthen social dialogue.

Decent Work

ILO Deputy Chief Greg Vines' remarks on the signing of Myanmar Decent Work Country Programme

Myanmar

ILO Deputy Director-General meets Myanmar Army Chief of General Staff to discuss forced labour

ILO Deputy Chief called for the Myanmar Government and military to renew their commitment on the elimination of the use of forced labour.

Vision Zero Fund

Myanmar’s Shan State Department of Agriculture to roll out Occupational Safety and Health trainings in seven townships

Twenty-five field officers from Myanmar Shan State’s Department of Agriculture were trained on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)-related topics common among ginger farmers, with the support of the ILO’s Vision Zero Fund (VZF). Shan’s Chief...

EU, ILO and UN Women join hands to end violence against women migrant workers in ASEAN/Myanmar

The European Union (EU), International Labour Organization (ILO) and UN Women are organizing a national Consultative Dialogue to discuss with key stakeholders women migrant workers’ rights and opportunities.

Myanmar

ILO and major garment trade unions sign agreement to promote social dialogue

The International Labour Organization has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Industrial Workers Federation of Myanmar (IWFM), and with the Myanmar Industries Craft and Services (MICS) to enhance the capacity of relevant garment trade...

Labour Law Reform

Preventing and solving labour disputes through community forums

Labour disputes and strikes are often triggered by the lack of awareness of the law, lack of dialogue between employers and workers or by ambiguous and misleading regulations. Through community forums, the ILO is promoting the prevention and smooth...

Social dialogue

ILO Lab opens up to promote sound industrial relations in the Myanmar garment sector

A group of Myanmar practitioners of labour relations representing the government, workers’ and employers’ organizations, participated in the first session of the ILO’s Industrial Relations Lab (MIR Lab) which focusses on strengthening knowledge and...

Migrant workers

ILO trains Myanmar’s officials to promote safer labour migration

Migrant workers comprise one fifth of Myanmar labour force. Their skills and remittances contribute significantly to the country’s development. However, every year too many migrant workers are exploited by unscrupulous brokers. The ILO assists...

Vision Zero Fund

Myanmar ginger farmers trained on safer and healthier practices

A group of 35 ginger famers and government officials from Myanmar’s Shan State received a week-long training to help reduce the health risks associated with their workplace and improve their agricultural practices.