All news: Vanuatu
EU, ILO and ESCAP launch first ever labour Migration Statistics Guide for the Pacific Region
The guide explains key concepts relevant to international labour migration statistics and makes concrete recommendations on how Pacific Island countries can move towards a harmonized system for collection and analysis of timely, accurate and...
Vanuatu Department of Labour- Recovery phase of Cyclone Pam must achieve maximum employment outcomes
The Government of Vanuatu, through the Department of Labour (DoL) convened a “National Dialogue on Designing and Implementing Emergency Employment & Livelihoods Programmes”.
Preparedness for SME’s important to reduce loss of income during crisis
The International Labour Organization (ILO) conducted a training for business trainers in Vanuatu on Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
Cyclone PAM causes devastating impact on employment and livelihoods
ILO Disaster Preparedness and Response
Kiribati Parliament considers new labour legislation
Two Bills to establish standards for occupational safety and health and to establish more comprehensive minimum terms and conditions of employment were introduced in the Kiribati Parliament.
ILO training to account for loss of employment and income during future crisis
A training programme to build the capacity of local government, private sector, trade unions and NGO’s to better capture employment, livelihoods and social protection data in the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA).
ILO part of UN Joint Programme with UNDP, UNWomen and UN Habitat
The ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries has been contributing to the development of a UN Joint Programme to support recovery efforts in Vanuatu. The joint programme supports recovery of communities and local government in the provinces and...
ILO to coordinate and implement technical assistance as part of the national recovery and reconstruction phase in Vanuatu - Post Cyclone Pam
The ILO Director General Mr Guy Ryder has personally written to the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu expressing on behalf of the ILO our deepest sympathy following the loss of lives and the immense devastation by Cyclone Pam
ILO to promote decent work in Small Island Developing States at SIDS Conference in Samoa
ILO Supports seven young people to participate at the SIDS Youth Forum
The International Labour Organization this week announced seven young people to take part in the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Youth Forum to take place on the 28th of August 2014 in Apia, Samoa
ILO Director-General Report Stimulates Debate on Fair Labour Migration
Migration is a key aspect of the world of work in the Pacific. Of all world regions, the Pacific has the highest per capita level of international mobility amongst its resident populations, especially those in Polynesia and Micronesia.
The ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries Calls on Governments, Employers and Unions to Focus on Eliminating Gender Discrimination and...
The occasion of International Women’s Day provides an important opportunity to reflect on progress towards gender equality in the labour markets of Pacific Island Countries.
Sports and youth employment
In the Pacific region, sport plays a very important role in life. Youth unemployment is also rampant. Linking sports to youth employment could bring about positive results as young peoples’ skills in sports can be useful at work.
Private sector survey in Vanuatu
The largest ever private sector survey of business in Port Vila has been completed by the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). The ILO has supported VCCI with this project and will continue to do so as a position paper is developed by...
Technical Training Course Labour Statistics and Labour Market Information and Analysis in the Pacific
A first for the Pacific technical training on LMIA in the Pacific.
Breakthrough in reforming labour legislation in Vanuatu
Tripartite constituents in the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu have achieved a breakthrough in consultations to draft an Employment Relations Bill. The new Bill will replace the existing Employment Act, the Trade Disputes Act and the Trade Unions...
Tripartite Labour Advisory Council launched in Vanuatu
For the first time since independence in 1980, government, workers and employers have formally joined forces to create a tripartite advisory body to help guide Vanuatu’s development of new labour and employment policies.
Pacific regional tripartite workshop considered ILO Maritime Labour Convention
The workshop that was held in Nadi, Fiji from 27 to 29 October 2010 brought together seafarers, ship-owners and government labour and maritime officers from Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu to promote the...
Pacific Island Countries explore ratification of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention
The ILO Workshop on Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, is held on 27-29 October 2010.
Spotlight falls on decent work in Pacific Island States
Progress towards building a sustainable future and implementing decent work for countries in the Pacific was highlighted at a special event held during the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva.