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COVID-19: Relying on social dialogue for solutions

The COVID-19 crisis: A wake-up call to strengthen social protection systems

Countries with effective health and social protection systems are better prepared to respond to the pandemic.

COVID-19: Stimulating the economy and employment

COVID-19 responses must be built on human solidarity, ILO tells World Bank/IMF

In submissions to the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank the ILO Director-General has laid out a four-pillar plan of policy responses to the COVID-19 crisis, that are human-centred and built on global solidarity.

World Health Day 2020

Improving nurses’ and midwives’ working conditions: An investment in resilience for all

The rapid expansion of COVID-19 emphasizes the urgent need for a strong health workforce as integral part of every resilient health system.

Health insurance

Viet Nam’s female factory workers empowered with knowledge on health protection entitlements

A series of awareness raising activities have been put in place as an ILO study points out knowledge gaps related to health insurance, sickness and maternity benefits amongst female factory workers.

Interview

Government’s continued efforts on social health protection essential to ensure healthy population

Marielle Phe Goursat, manager of ILO project on “Support to the extension of Social Health Protection in South East Asia”, discusses the project priorities and how to make Viet Nam’s social health insurance sustainable.

Indonesia to develop Strategic Programme on HIV Prevention at the Workplace 2020-2024

To strengthen its HIV prevention programme at the workplace, the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower, with support from the ILO, developed a national HIV strategic programme for 2020-2024.

Providing a breast milk delivery service to support workers’ exclusive breastfeeding programme

In addition to the lactation room, Better Work Indonesia ‘s garment factory PT Ungaran Sari Garments (PT USG) has moved ahead with a new delivery initiative, ensuring babies of its women workers always have adequate supply of breast milk while...

Inspiring journeys of two mothers to stay productive with HIV

Two women shared their life journeys to be productive with HIV and to continue living their lives to the fullest. Their stories inspired the participants of the ILO’s VCT@Work Programme in Bandung and Medan.

ILO continue teaming up with Angkasa Pura II on VCT@Work in Bandung and Medan

The ILO continue its team up with PT Angkasa Pura II, the state-owned company who has developed a non- discriminatory policy on HIV/AIDS at workplace, reaching out the staff and crews of the Husein Sastranegara and Kualanamu International Airports...

Strengthening the roles of labour inspectors in HIV prevention programme at the company level

In collaboration with the Ministry of Manpower, the ILO conducted a two-day HIV/AIDS training for labour inspectors from seven provinces in Indonesia to strengthen their HIV action plans and to ensure the implementation of non-discriminatory policy...

ILO reach out to Indonesian shipping and construction industries for HIV prevention programmes

To promote the importance of HIV prevention programme, the ILO approached the industries with high vulnerability to HIV pandemic. Executive briefing meetings were conducted with Indonesian shipping and construction companies.

Heat stress research to benefit workers and companies in Qatar

Results to inform enterprise level strategies to manage and mitigate heat stress risks

Sharing research findings on the potential of cooperatives in promoting universal health coverage

On June 20, 2019 the ILO co-organized a meeting on the “Cooperatives for Health” initiative at the Biotech Campus in Geneva.

Trade unions support the inclusion of HIV related issues into collective bargaining agreements

The ILO continues to promote non-discriminatory policy at the workplace by supporting better engagement of trade unions in incorporating HIV related issues at the workplace into collective working agreements.

Labour migration

Ensuring fair recruitment through the Qatar Visa Center in Sri Lanka

ILO brings together government, trade unions and civil society to discuss progress on fair recruitment through Qatar Visa Centers.

ILO Takes Part in High-Level Conference on Health Equity

At a High-level Conference on Health Equity that takes place 11-13 June in Slovenia, delegates discuss solutions to reduce health inequalities and accelerate progress towards better health, well-being and prosperity for all.

Recognizing the dangers of asbestos

The ILO in collaboration with the Indonesia Ban Asbestos Network (INA-BAN) raised the public awareness about the danger of asbestos.

Working together with businesses to strengthen non-discriminatory policy at the workplace

As a follow-up to the commitment of the Indonesia Employers’ Association (Apindo) in implementing HIV prevention programme, the ILO and Apindo trained representatives of companies to strengthen their strategies and actions on non-discriminatory...

Over 1,000 runners enjoy first Qatar ‘Workers Fun Run’

Migrant workers enjoy unique event promoting togetherness and good health

ILO-PT Mayasari Bakti team up to develop a non-discriminatory policy at the workplace

The ILO and PT Mayasari Bakti, one of the leading land transportation companies in the country, have teamed up to eliminate stigma and discrimination against HIV at the workplace through VCT@Work programme.