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ILO-led National Cooperative Policy of Sri Lanka

The International Labour Organization (ILO) welcomes cabinet approval received for the National Policy on Cooperatives.

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ILO and UNFCCC conducts Asia-Pacific region workshop on climate change responses and transition to decent work

The International Labour Organization (ILO) along with the UN Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC) organized an Asia-Pacific region workshop to discuss maximizing the positive and minimizing the negative impacts of implementing climate change...

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Strengthening partnerships for combatting Human Trafficking in Sri Lanka

The ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives commemorate the World Day against human trafficking on 30th of July 2019 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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National Mediation Day

On the 25th of July, the International Labour Organization together with the Mediation Boards Commission, Ministry of Justice and Prison Reforms in partnership with The Asia Foundation celebrated National Mediation Day.

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Action plan for National Labour Migration Policy completed

The final inter-ministerial workshop in the process of updating the NLMP took place on 18th July 2019 at the Movenpick Hotel with the inter- ministerial consultation workshop on the National Action Plan (NAP).

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Learning to learn for life and work

On 15 July 2019, the International Labour Organization (ILO) joins the global celebration of World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) that raises awareness of the importance of youth skills development.

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EQUIP launches campaign to eradicate forced labour and human trafficking.

EQUIP Project of the ILO launched the ‘Hari Paren Yamu’ (Let’s take the right path) campaign that create awareness on the importance of safe labour migration, forced labour and human trafficking.

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New safety and health issues emerge as the world of work changes

The ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with the Ministry of Labour and Trade Union Relations, Department of Labour, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) and...

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Launch of a Girl Guide Badge on Preventing Child Labour

Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA), in partnership with the ILO in Sri Lanka and Maldives, launched a new badge on preventing Child Labour to mark World Day Against Child Labour last week.

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ILO hosts tour of the Qatar Visa Center in Sri Lanka

ILO brought together a broad range of migration stakeholders in Sri Lanka to discuss progress on ensuring fair recruitment for migrant workers through the Qatar Visa Center (QVC) in Colombo. The ILO is providing technical advice on the development...

Labour migration

Ensuring fair recruitment through the Qatar Visa Center in Sri Lanka

ILO brings together government, trade unions and civil society to discuss progress on fair recruitment through Qatar Visa Centers.

Op-Ed for World Day Against Child Labour 2019

“To be a child is to be a dreamer”

Not be breadwinners or burdened with adult responsibility. An opinion editorial by Ms Simrin Singh, Country Director, ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Children should work on their dreams, not on fields !

World Day Against Child Labour is marked on 12 June. Its theme in 2019 is children should work on their dreams, not on fields.

LEED+: Towards inclusive growth strategies for the conflict-affected communities in Sri Lanka

A series of meetings and site visits were conducted to identify key future activities of the ILO's LEED+ programme.

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The International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) sensitize journalists on fair recruitment and...

On 4th of April, ILO in collaboration with International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Free Media Movement (FMM) facilitated an Editorial Round Table discussion for editors of local media followed by a two-day training program for 25...

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The International Labour Organization (ILO) Commemorates a Century of Advancing Social Justice and Decent Work

In Sri Lanka, themes of future of work and the best of young Sri Lankan talent took centre stage as the ILO marked its 100th year with a colourful centenary event in Colombo. The centenary celebrations were graced by His Excellency, Maithripala...

Forced labour

Sri Lanka renews commitment to combat forced labour

Sri Lanka has ratified the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention becoming the 31st ILO Member State to do so.

ILO100

ILO 24-hour global tour of centenary celebrations to stop in seven countries in Asia-Pacific

On 11 April 1919, ILO’s constitution was adopted in Paris. 100 years later, the diversity and reach of ILO’s work will be showcased in a global live show, webcast from 24 locations in 24 hours, as part of the organisation’s centenary celebrations....

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Marking a centenary of service to the world: ILO celebrates with communities in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the ILO marks its 71st year of partnership. In light of its long-term engagement with the people of Sri Lanka, including in the Northern Province, the ILO celebrated its centenary across the North between 18th and 19th March 2019.

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“The Future of Work in Sri Lanka” report launch

Shaping technology transitions for a brighter future