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Labour migration

EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia advances decent work in Malaysia’s blue economy

Initiative will expand protection for migrant workers in Malaysia’s fish and seafood supply chains.

Decent work

Bangsamoro Parliament passes landmark Labour Code in unanimous vote

The Bangsamoro Parliament in the Philippines has unanimously approved the Bangsamoro Labor and Employment Code (BLEC), a historic reform hailed as a cornerstone for decent work, social justice, and inclusive economic growth in the region.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Mongolian businesses chart sustainable future based on integrity and responsible practices

With the support of the ILO’s LEADER programme, Mongolian companies and the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry are advancing responsible business conduct.

ILO launches recovery support for earthquake-hit communities in Myanmar

Livelihood recovery activities take place to support affected communities in the Inle Lake area and Mandalay Region of Myanmar.

News

Cambodian women’s networks champion safe migration and protection from exploitation

With support from the EU-funded PROTECT Project and the Cambodian Women’s Crisis Centre, women-led community networks are taking action to prevent violence, trafficking and exploitation.

Responsible business conduct

Indonesia Business Forum 2025 promotes responsible business in Indonesia’s garment industry

Better Work Indonesia, a joint programme of the ILO and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), promotes Human Rights Due Diligence in the garment sector and highlights collaborative efforts and best practices in labour law compliance and...

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

ILO and Ministry of Manpower Indonesia invest in continuous capacity development for employment services counsellors

The ongoing partnership between the ILO and Ditjen BINAPENTA Kemnaker strengthens public employment services counsellors’ skills to effectively guide aspiring entrepreneurs in Indonesia.

CLP Annual Meeting 2025

Child Labour Platform Programme launched in India

The 16th Annual Meeting of the Child Labour Platform marked a turning point as the ILO and the Governments in India unveiled a comprehensive programme to tackle child labour in key agricultural supply chains.

Industrial relations

ILO hands over four grievance applications to Indonesia's garment, footwear and palm oil union federations

The ILO has enhanced four grievance applications in the garment, footwear and palm oil sectors by integrating AI-based features to improve working conditions and empower workers.

International Year of Cooperatives

ILO meets with the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development of Sri Lanka

Discussions focused on revitalizing cooperative policy, enhancing market access, and piloting innovative value chain solutions.

Employment promotion

Cambodia’s largest career fair returns for its 15th year, offering opportunities and shaping the future of work

Cambodia’s leading career fair has empowered thousands for 15 years, linking talent to opportunity and fuelling national progress.

Child labour

Advancing action against child labour in the Philippines

A strengthened Monitoring and Evaluation Framework aims to advance action by tracking progress, enhancing accountability and supporting inclusive action to eliminate child labour in the Philippines.

Occupational Safety and Health

One step closer to safer and healthier workplaces through simple acts of care

In Viet Nam’s coffee heartland, farmers are stepping up not just to grow beans, but to grow a culture of care.

Empowering migrant workers in Indonesia and Thailand with digital, cybersecurity and financial skills

Through digital micro-courses, 52 trainers and 140 migrant workers across Indonesia and Thailand enhanced their financial skills and digital awareness against online scams and fraud.

Social protection

Waste collectors, informal economy workers gain ground through social protection

Waste collectors and informal economy workers navigate daily risks and hardships, making social protection an essential lifeline during crises, emergencies and economic shocks in the Philippines.

Care economy

Domestic workers care for our children; who cares for theirs?

Mukta Akter is a domestic worker living in Azimpur, old Dhaka. She balances her work and motherhood responsibilities with the support of the Azimpur Government Daycare Centre, where she enrolled her children since they were toddlers. Her daughter,...

Press release

ILO and trade unions launch AI-driven grievance platforms for Indonesia’s garment, footwear and palm oil industries

The advanced grievance systems mark a step forward in fostering harmonious industrial relations and securing workers’ rights in manufacturing and agriculture.

Trade for Decent Work

Viet Nam puts restless joint effort on advancing gender equality in the world of work

Viet Nam has established strong legal foundations for gender equality in the world of work, but sustained progress will depend on effective implementation, institutional capacity and coordinated action across government, employers, workers’...

Supply chains

First national dialogue on sustainable aquaculture supply chain in the Philippines

First National Industry Dialogue for Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chains in the Philippines accelerates aquaculture sector upgrading while tackling human and labour rights risks amid global disruptions.

Thailand faces shortfall of 250,000 care workers by 2037, ILO report finds

A new ILO study launched to mark International Day for Care and Support projects that Thailand’s demand for home-based care will surge as its population ages. The report calls for greater investment in community care and decent work for national and...