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Fighting disability from within

Indonesia’s law states that disabled people must make up at least one per cent of a company’s workforce. As some garment factories employ over 100,000 people, the challenge is not an easy one. But now the law has found a new ally.

ILO launches Decent Work Profile for Maluku

The International Labour Organization (ILO) was launching a Decent Work Profile for Maluku as part of the Decent Work Provincial Programme of Maluku, which assesses progress in the development of labour market conditions and protection for workers...

Rights at work

Maternity protection: Not just a personal issue

Many countries have ratified ILO conventions on maternity protection, but pregnant women still face workplace discrimination. Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25), the ILO publishes guidelines on...

Greater access to HIV-sensitive social protection in Indonesia

Key officials from Indonesia, India and Thailand will gather in Jakarta on 21st November to attend a UN-sponsored meeting which aims to promote HIV-sensitive social protection in Indonesia.

Regional workshop on masyarakat adat

The UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Centre (UNDP APRC), International Labour Organization (ILO), and the United Nations Indigenous Peoples Partnership (UNIPP) are jointly hosting a two-day Regional Workshop on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, on Monday –...

Employer’s slight hope for child domestic workers

Issues pertaining to children domestic workers (CDWs) are rarely made public. It is different than factory workers who are frequently highlighted by mass media when they have public demonstrations. Reports on CDWs are rare, almost nonexistent.

Realizing child domestic workers’ dreams through sewing class

The atmosphere in “Sanggar Belajar Masa Depan Pekerja Rumah Tangga Anak (PRTA) or Learning Studio for the Future of Child Domestic Workers (CDWs) in Kranji” at Jalan Banteng no. 18, RT/RW 01/11 Kranji, West Bekasi was full of laughter. Several...

Heart breaking stories of child workers in domestic roles

A simple house located at Jalan Sagu Gang Gajen no. 52, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, is full of the jokes and laughter of the girls living there. They are child domestic workers (CDWs) who are busy in the kitchen.

Better Work Indonesia: Improving capacity of HR and compliance practitioners in the Indonesian garment industry

To improve the performance of the Indonesian garment industry and to strengthen the capacity of companies to be more socially responsible, the ILO through its Better Work Indonesia programme is organising a one-day Networking Event for Human...

ILO to share its lessons learnt in rebuilding and reconstructing Aceh and Nias

After more than seven years, the struggling economy of Aceh province has recovered from being shaken by a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2004. This province at the farthest west of Indonesia has kept growing since then, with a rise in job...

The humble roots of the nature school

Tunas Mulia Nature School was established because of the founder’s concern for child scavengers in Sumur Batu and Bantargebang disposal area (TPA) in Bekasi, West Java. Hundreds of child scavengers who live in temporary huts in that area have...

Learning spirit from the hill of trash

The sun has yet to rise when Tika Lindawati is ready to go to work with a big basket on her back. Slowly, the 10 year old girl climbs a mountain of trash in front of her hut.

ILO to launch campaign to improve productivity and competitiveness of small and medium-sized companies in Makassar

To assist SMEs to be more productive, competitive and sustainable, the International Labour Organization (ILO) will conduct a workshop entitled, “Effective Ways, Tips and Tricks to Achieve High-Productivity in SMEs”, on Tuesday, 6 November, at...

Children fight against time

There are still children forced to work hard. They missed their chance to study and are paid little.

Two Indonesian boys in an Australian prison

Indonesian boys were jailed with adult prisoners in an Australian prison. It has been months since they were arrested as criminals in the country. Their road to freedom is complicated.

He wouldn’t hesitate to kill

“I always keep a machete under the bag I use as a pillow. If they really want to kill me, I won’t hesitate in killing them first.”

Child ‘substitute drivers’

Child drivers? “I don’t know about that,” said the Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Linda Amalia. “At night, children should study or rest at home.”

Future national football player who “plays” on streets

He once attended a football school in Senayan, but little Ilham eventually “fell” into the streets and now drives for Metromini.

Underage drivers rule the road by night

“It’s not that hard once you’ve got it moving,” says Andi Ilham as he powers a lurching Metro Mini at high speed down a Jakarta street late at night.

ILO to launch campaign to improve productivity and competitiveness of small and medium-sized Indonesian companies

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make a major contribution to growth and job creation in Indonesia, providing 60 per cent of employment opportunities for both women and men. The key to sustainable economic development also lies in the development...