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Malaysia plans new steps in fight against forced labour

Stakeholders meet in Kuala Lumpur to review progress and shape a stronger, more coordinated National Action Plan on Forced Labour.

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Yoshiteru Yoneoka, Director of Worker Cooperative Office, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators and other social and solidarity economy actors from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and...

Decent work in supply chain

Khulna hosts first district-level initiative under ILO’s Advancing Decent Work in Bangladesh Project

The ILO launched the first district-level initiative under its Advancing Decent Work in Bangladesh Project in Khulna during 16-19 June, linking government enforcement efforts with priority local supply chains such as frozen food, plastics, and...

Beneficiary story

Bangladesh’s employment injury compensation rebuilds Rahul Ruram’s hopes and dreams

Through an employment injury scheme (EIS) being piloted in Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector, Rahul Ruram was not only able to access treatment promptly after an accident at work but was also found eligible for injury compensation.

World Day against Child Labour

Gesyha’s inspiring journey: A young advocate determines to end child labour

A 15-year-old leader of the Children’s Forum in Kesilir Village, Jember, East Java, shares her journey of breaking tradition and advocating for children’s right to education and creativity.

Just transition

Pacific trade unions unite to tackle climate crisis and safeguard workers’ futures

Union leaders from across the Pacific meet to discuss stronger collaboration on climate action, green jobs and just transition policies to safeguard workers and vulnerable communities.

Labour code

Bangsamoro Labor and Employment Code: A path to decent work and lasting peace

Decades of armed conflict and labour market challenges underscore the need for a Labour Code in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Watch and listen to the voices of government officials, policymakers, workers, and employers...

World Day against Child Labour

ILO partners with PAACLA to recognize initiatives combating child labour in agriculture

The inaugural award recognizing efforts to eliminate child labour in agriculture is presented to seven companies and one business association in the sector.

Malaysia charts next steps in widening social protection to foreign workers

With support from the European Union and ILO, Malaysia’s PERKESO aims to further expand social protection coverage, targeting hard-to-reach groups, including domestic workers and fishers.

Cambodia accelerates skills transformation with new global partnerships on National TVET Day

ASEAN collaboration and South-South cooperation agreements drive Cambodia’s commitment to future-ready skills and regional integration under the ASEAN Year of Skills 2025.

Op-ed

Not just labour, but lifelines: Recognizing the essential role of Filipino domestic workers

On International Domestic Workers' Day, Khalid Hassan, Director of the ILO in the Philippines, recognizes the vital contributions of domestic workers and reaffirms the need for fair wages, protections and dignity.

Just transition

Towards a Just transition in Viet Nam’s pulp and paper industry

With green and digital transformation accelerating, Viet Nam’s pulp and paper sector is in urgent need to reposition its future.

Op-ed

It’s time to recognize Indonesian domestic workers as essential

On International Domestic Workers' Day, Simin Singh, ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, recognizes the vital contributions of domestic workers in Indonesia. This opinion-editorial is published by the Jakarta Post on 16 June 2025.

Op-ed

On the frontlines of crisis: it’s time to recognize domestic workers as essential

To mark Domestic Workers' Day, Kaori Nakamura-Osaka, Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the International Labour Organization, explains why an inclusive approach to labour and social protection for domestic...

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

ILO/China Partnership strengthens Cambodia’s future-ready workforce

South-South Cooperation under the ILO/China Partnership Programme took centre stage during Cambodia’s 8th National TVET Day 2025, as the country showcased its commitment to building a future-ready workforce through international partnerships.

Press Release

Policy dialogue targets growth in Sri Lanka's Northern Province

Stakeholders discuss practical steps to unlock the region’s economic growth potential.

Press release

Progress achieved, but more needed to end child labour in Sabah’s oil palm plantations

On World Day Against Child Labour, ILO, UNICEF and the EU call for continued efforts to protect every child’s right to education and a life free from exploitation.

World Day against Child Labour

Peer-to-peer advocates speak out against child labour in agriculture and champion children’s rights

The ILO supports the initiatives shown by children's forums and advisory committees to reach a future where every child has access to education and is free from child labour.

Agreement was signed by employers' organisations from Cambodia and Nepal, paving the way for future cooperation

The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FNCCI) and the Cambodian Federation of Employers and Business Association (CAMFEBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the International Labour Conference in June 2025

ILO promotes skills development fund mechanism for Indonesia

The ILO showcases its initiatives on inclusive skills development through skills development fund (SDF) and employment services.