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Social security

Master’s course builds social health protection capacity in Asia

ILO provides fellowships to government officials from Asia to strengthen health protection systems across the region.

ILO promotes investment in skills development for Responsible Business Conduct in Indonesia

The ILO has established a three-year project initiative to support a human-centred recovery from recent disruptions in the global supply chains. The project is funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan.

Care economy

Quality, affordable childcare services are key to gender equality in labour market

The ILO continues to support the development of Indonesia’s Road Map and Action Plan on Care Economy by organizing the fourth stakeholder meeting with a focus on childcare services.

Polibatam exhibits good practices in creating a safe, inclusive and fair campus environment

The commitment of the Batam State Polytechnic (Polibatam), with support from the ILO, to establish a safe, inclusive and fair campus environment has been recognized by the Indonesian government. Polibatam has been invited to demonstrate its good...

National stakeholders welcome the implementation of ILO projects on responsible business and decent work

The ILO new projects on responsible business and decent work are in line with Indonesia’s target to become a developed country in 2045.

ILO provides insights on the role of social protection in navigating climate change and a Just Transition

The ILO participates in the Asia Pacific Social Protection Week 2023, providing insights on potential role of existing social security schemes in facilitating just energy transitions.

ILO MNE Declaration provides guidance to responsible business and decent work

The Senior Specialist and Manager of the ILO Helpdesk for Business presents the importance of the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) on inclusive, responsible and...

Indonesian electronics industry moves towards responsible and sustainable business conduct

Through a joint training programme, the ILO supports Indonesian businesses, particularly the electronics industry, to interconnect business, decent work and human rights.

Women leadership

From a stay-at-home mother to a trade union leader

The ILO’s women leadership training programme has inspired a female union leader to continue fighting for the union recognition and labour rights of her fellow workers.

North Sulawesi moves towards a sustainable and innovative green and blue tourism

The three-day Green Jobs Forum held in Manado, conducted by the ILO and its partners, promotes sustainable tourism in North Sulawesi that preserves the environment, supports local livelihoods, and promotes responsible practices.

Ensuring a workplace free of violence and sexual harassment, Minister of Manpower-ILO launch new guidelines for labour inspection

Supported by the ILO, this guide equips labour inspectors with the necessary knowledge to identify gender-related biases and violations.

Indonesian Association of Employers (APINDO) develops Strategy Plan for Membership Reinforcement and Service Provision and Strengthening...

ILO and METI co-host dialogue event on RBC in Jakarta, Indonesia

The International Labour Office (ILO) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan jointly organised a dialogue event in Jakarta, Indonesia, to advance responsible business conduct (RBC) throughout Asia.

Indonesia identifies seven strategic issues for its Road Map and Action Plan on Care Economy

The ILO supports the development of Indonesia’s Road Map and Action Plan on Care Economy, led by the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (KPPPA), through a series of consultative meetings.

ILO and UNDP join forces to promote Responsible Business and Decent Work for Indonesian companies

The joint training programme of the ILO and the UNDP, with support from the Government of Japan, focuses on strengthening the implementation of responsible business practices of Indonesian and Japanese companies operating in Indonesia.

“Mams Kema” programme empowers women in fisheries sector advocating gender equality and safe working environment

An ILO programme has encouraged local women at a fishing village in North Sulawesi to promote gender equality, decent work and women’s empowerment.

ILO teams up with University of Diponegoro in a bid to combat forced labour in the fishing industry

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme has embarked on a joint venture with the University of Diponegoro to bolster the battle against forced labour in the fishing sector.

Towards sustainable and inclusive tourism in North Sulawesi

The ILO supports the just transition of tourism sector in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its wealth of biodiversity reserve of flora and fauna, towards sustainable and inclusive tourism through social dialogues.

Pension policy reform

Tripartite representatives of East Kalimantan adopted a joint statement on pension reform

The adoption of a joint statement in East Kalimantan on pension reform marks the third and the last provincial adoption supported by the ILO. The first and second statements were adopted by the tripartite representatives of West Java and Central...

Ship to Shore Rights

ILO Indonesia strengthens its tripartite coordination to ensure decent work in fishing and seafood processing sectors

The meeting bolsters collaboration between the government, employers’ and workers' organizations and civil society organizations to ensure decent work for Indonesian migrant fishers and seafood processing workers in Indonesia.