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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...

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.

News update

Focused Enhancement and Revitalization for an Effective NLAC - Tripartite Study Tour to South Africa

The ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives has organised a tripartite study tour to South Africa from 20th - 25th August, at the request of the tripartite constituents

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

Educational video

Embarking for a safe work in Thailand: risks and rights in the fishing sector

Migrant workers comprise most of the workforce in Thailand's fishing sector. Ensuring that they are aware of their rights and know how to find help to protect them is essential to prevent and end abusive labour practices. A new video provides them...

Partnering in Asia

Promoting responsible supply chains in Asia

A new joint action by the European Union, the ILO and the OECD on responsible supply chains will promote corporate social responsibility (CSR)/responsible business conduct (RBC) with regard to decent work, environmental sustainability and respect...

International Women’s Day 2018

Time’s Up: Why we must champion equality for women in the world of work

The #MeToo campaign broke the silence around violence against women. Equally important now is to talk about women having an equal stake in the world of work. Aya Matsuura, Gender specialist at the ILO, summarizes key takeaways from the conference on...

Ship to Shore Rights

Measuring progress towards decent work in Thai fishing and seafood industry

A new ILO report on labour conditions of fishers and seafood workers in Thailand provides an overview of the latest progress and remaining challenges.

News update

Colombo Process convened the first joint Thematic Area Working Group meeting on Skills and Qualification Recognition and Labour Market...

Sri Lanka as the Chair of the Colombo Process Thematic Area Working Group (TAWG) on Skills and Qualification Recognition and Thailand as the Chair of the TAWG on Labour Market Analysis co-hosted a joint TAWG meeting on 23-24 January 2018 in Colombo,...

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.

World Social Protection Report 2017-19

ILO: Over 60% of people in Asia-Pacific have no effective social protection

New ILO report shows uneven progress to extend social protection coverage in the region. More efforts are needed to ensure adequate social protection for all.

World Social Protection Report 2017-19

Thailand: A regional example in social protection

Despite significant coverage gaps, social protection is gaining momentum in Asia’s political agenda. Thailand’s universal programs, such as the old age allowance (OAA) and the Universal Health-Care Coverage Scheme (UCS), are positively referenced in...

Immigrant workers do contribute significantly to Thailand’s economy, says new ILO-OECD Development Centre report

A joint report by the OECD Development Centre and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), How Immigrants contribute to Thailand’s economy, demonstrates the contribution of migrant workers and makes recommendations regarding the enhancement of...

ILO’s Ship to Shore Rights Project in Songkla commits to decent work in Thai fishing and seafood sector

Good Labour Practices: What’s next for the Thai fishing and seafood industry, 31 May 2017

Opening of Field Office and World Day against Child Labour, 12 June 2017

Opening of Stella Maris Seafarer’s Center in Samaesarn, 23 June 2017

ILO: Access to justice often out of reach for migrant workers in South-East Asia

New study finds that migrant workers lack access to fair and responsive remedies for labour rights abuses.

Labour migration law in Thailand

ILO urges more tripartite dialogue in addressing migrant labour issues

The International labour Organization calls for consultation and dialogue with key stake-holders including employers and workers organizations on the newly adopted law on migrant workers in Thailand.

Equality of opportunity and treatment

Thailand ratifies the Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111)