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FAO/SAMAP, in collaboration with ILO, launches new training for strengthening cooperatives in Suriname

The ILO will implement the programme based on its globally-recognized training approaches including My.Coop and Start.Coop.

Caribbean Labour Ministers agree that social justice is the foundation for regional transformation

Three-day regional ILO meeting leads to framework for achieving decent work in times of crisis

Belize newest country to join Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour

The signing by Belize comes 19 days ahead of World Day Against Child Labour (12 June) and at a time when the estimated number of children participating in child labour in the Caribbean stands at 1.1 million.

Government of Guyana partners with ILO to host 12th Caribbean Labour Ministers Meeting

ILO Director-General encourages Caribbean countries to accelerate social justice to address decent work deficits and strengthen sustainable development.

ILO and Guyana Trade Unions hold consultations on development of next Decent Work Country Programme

During the session, participants were asked to reflect on lessons learned during Guyana’s previous DWCP, which was implemented between 2017 and 2021.

12th ILO Caribbean Labour Ministers' Meeting

Tripartite efforts to achieving social justice will help solve Caribbean’s pressing challenges, says ILO Director-General

A three-day meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers, organized in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO,) will outline priorities and actions for Caribbean development.

Guyana to host the 12th ILO Meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Labour

Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO, will attend the opening ceremony virtually to deliver feature remarks. Media are invited to attend the Opening Ceremony.

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Improving occupational safety and health, a challenge for Latin America and the Caribbean

Representatives of public institutions and employers' and workers' organizations, together with ILO experts, participated in a virtual conversation convened by the ILO on the present and future of occupational safety and health, following its...

Dominica moves closer to launching new cooperatives policy with support from ILO and Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies

Once finalized and adopted, the policy is expected to positively impact the resilience of the country towards building a stronger and sustainable future.

ILO donates digital devices to Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Labour for the modernization of its inspection system

The equipment will advance the digitization of the Government’s labour administration function, which is responsible for the prevention of child labour and the development of a labour market information system.

ILO emphasizes MSME development at UN-Habitat’s New Urban Planning Agenda launch in Belize

Innovative toolkit can be adapted to include sustainable enterprises to achieve decent work

Resilient Caribbean Joint Programme and the OECS Commission Host Targeted Learning Event on Enhancing Social Protection Information...

Strong focus was placed on the importance of the three dimensions of IMS - people, processes, and technology for successful implementation.

ILO joins other UN agencies in Belize to deliver training for prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment

Participants included representatives from Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the National Trade Union Congress of Belize.

Government of Belize and ILO hold value chain analysis validation session with stakeholders for the growth of decent jobs through MSMEs

The Government of Belize and the ILO presented draft value chain analysis findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a validation session. The two sector results presented were the manufacturing of handcrafted food (dried fruits) and...

Suriname's Decent Work Monitoring Committee concludes successful training in Trinidad and Tobago

The workshop, which was conducted by the ILO Caribbean Office’s Senior Programme Officer, Ingerlyn Caines-Francis, had a primary focus of understanding the strategic responsibilities of a DWCP monitoring committee through an exploration of the...

ILO assesses the financial sustainability of unemployment insurance systems during ISSA technical seminar in Antigua and Barbuda

The ISSA technical seminar was an excellent opportunity for stakeholders to exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn from each other's best practices in unemployment protection.

ILO assists The Bahamas in the development of a National Apprenticeship Policy

The policy will lay out guidance for elaborating and implementing an inclusive and sustainable National Apprenticeship Programme.

ILO participates in trade union seminar on securing pensions in Suriname

The event brought together experts from different fields to share their knowledge and expertise on pension policy, while also providing a platform for participants to exchange ideas and strategies for advancing workers' rights.

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ILO welcomes Kyana Bowen, National Project Coordinator, Trinidad and Tobago

Prior to joining the ILO, Kyana served as the Programme Officer – Humanitarian, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Resilience with the UN Women Multi Country Office – Caribbean for three years (2020 – 2022).

Addressing violence and harassment in the world of work with an OSH approach

Blog by Shingo Miyake, Specialist, Labour Law and International Labour Standards. The OSH law entry point is based on legal provisions in OSH laws and regulations concerning the protection of workers’ safety and health, and seeks to include the risk...