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Taking Action to meet SDG Target 8.7 to end Child Labour by 2025: Building capacity for action on the ground in Trinidad and Tobago and in...
As active members supported by the ILO Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname have pressed forward with the implementation of national plans to prevent and eliminate child labour,...
Suriname concludes successful DWCP III validation workshop
The development of Suriname's Third Decent Work Country Programme is in motion
A full overview of the performance of the DWCP II was conducted at the start of the DWCP III workshop
Suriname’s new national midterm labour market policy (2022-2025) launched
The Policy is the result of a research and consultative process which started in October 2021, under the lead of the ILO.
ILO and Suriname collaborate to support productivity growth with decent work
The ILO will support Suriname in the sustainable productivity growth of key economic sectors, and promote the economic inclusion for vulnerable groups.
ILO commences a comprehensive review of the Social Protection System of Suriname at the request of the Government
The support provided by the ILO to conduct a comprehensive review of the social protection system of Suriname sets the basis for future interventions that would lead to concrete reforms aimed at providing rights-based, universal, adequate,...
Suriname embarks on its 3rd Decent Work Country Programme
ILO Officials embarked on a mission to Suriname during the month of June, which signalled the formal launch of planning with tripartite constituents for the country's 3rd DWCP.
Caribbean Ministers of Labour meet with ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, at 110th session of the ILC
The meeting focused on continued assistance to Caribbean member States. Additionally, the Ministers unanimously expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to Mr Ryder for advancing the work of the ILO in the Caribbean region over the last ten...
ILO lends technical assistance to Suriname in the review of its TVET Programmes covered by the Foundation for Labour Mobilization and...
At the end of the review, recommendations were presented to the Minister Mac Andrew and the Management of the SAO for consideration and implementation.
Suriname participates in ILO assessment to strengthen opportunities for sustainable enterprises
Under the country’s second Decent Work Country Programme and in collaboration with the ILO, tripartite constituents are working together to improve the national business landscape and increase productivity.
Sustainable enterprise development a top priority for building more resilient workforce and productivity in Suriname
Government, employers’ and workers’ representatives join ILO-hosted working session to determine next steps for action plan
Business resilience is a key driver of economic prosperity in the Caribbean
Made up of mostly Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the Caribbean faces multiple vulnerabilities to climate hazards such as hurricanes, flooding, landslides, heatwaves, drought and sea level rise
Pivoting social dialogue to enhance the role of unions in COVID-19 recovery
Greater inclusion can encourage more human-centred approaches to labour solutions in the Caribbean
Occupational safety and health is at the heart of COVID-19 recovery: Mainstreaming policies on infection prevention and control,...
Prioritizing TVET in COVID-19 recovery efforts for the Caribbean: How CARICOM Member States can address delivery, continuity and resilience
51st Anniversary of the ILO Caribbean Office
Message from Dennis Zulu, Director, ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean on the Anniversary of the ILO Caribbean Office
As we observe the 51st anniversary of the opening of the Office, we look forward to a better tomorrow working together as ILO tripartite constituents, the UN family and other partners towards a more resilient and sustainable recovery, which will...
ILO: 34 million jobs lost in Latin America and the Caribbean due to crisis
COVID-19 leaves behind a drastic contraction in employment and income in the region. Signs of an early recovery suggest that millions could return to seek employment in the coming weeks, highlighted the ILO in a new edition of its Labour Overview.
Media Advisory: ILO to launch new Labour Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean in times of COVID-19
The International Labour Organization (ILO) invites journalists to a virtual press conference on the latest employment data for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Forced labour
Suriname renews commitment to combat forced labour
Suriname has ratified the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention becoming the 33rd ILO Member State to do so.
ILO to host high-level conference on the future of work we want