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ILO launches 2018 global media competition on labour migration and fair recruitment
The international competition aims at encouraging quality reporting on labour migration and recruitment of migrant workers.
Protection of domestic workers
Indonesian performer, Super Emak, to promote decent work for domestic workers
An Indonesian performer, presenter and dangdut artist who is also known as Super Emak (Super Mom in English) was taking part in the ILO’s campaign on the promotion of decent work for domestic workers. Before at least 100 homemakers from the...
We Have the Same Right Campaign for Domestic Workers
Promoting rights of domestic workers to women community groups
Around 100 homemakers from women community groups in South Jakarta participated in the interactive screening and informative sessions of the ILO’s ‘We Have the Same Right’ Campaign, aimed to promote decent work for domestic workers.
We Have the Same Right Campaign for Domestic Workers
Promoting labour rights of domestic workers through movies
The ILO conducts an innovative campaign to promote decent work for domestic workers. Through a series of short movies, the ILO organizes a campaign to encourage employers of workers to uphold the rights of domestic workers in their own homes.
Fair Recruitment
Message at the awarding of Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the awarding of Global Media Competition on Labour Migration, Pasig City, Philippines, 17 January 2018
Fair recruitment
Philippines tops ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
The ILO has announced the winning stories of the 2017 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration, of which two came from the Philippines.
Statement
"Organizing against child labour" - African Regional Workshop of rural workers’ trade unions and small producers’ organizations, Accra and...
Statement of the African Regional Workshop of rural workers’ trade unions and small producers’ organizations to exchange experiences of “Organizing against child labour” adopted in Accra, 30 September 2017, held under the auspices of the...
Press and integration
Media plays critical role in ensuring fair gains of economic growth
A media workshop is organized to help Vietnamese labour journalists gain in-depth knowledge on industrial relations issues in economic integration.
Protection of domestic workers
Promoting decent work for Indonesian domestic workers: Stand-up Comic Deswin Faqih
Stand-up Comedian Deswin Faqih supports the promotion of decent work for Indonesian domestic workers through his jokes about the plight of domestic workers and their struggles to fight for their basic labour rights.
Protection of domestic workers
Promoting decent work for Indonesian domestic workers: Presenter Sari Nila
As a mother of two, Sari Nila, a presenter, understands the importance of domestic workers for her family. She also appreciates their contributions to the households, allowing working women like her to work outside their homes.
Protection of domestic workers
Promoting decent work for Indonesian domestic workers: Film Director Nia Dinata
“I am also a woman worker. Thus, for me, domestic workers are my fellow woman workers. We have to fight for our rights. Do not rely on other people to get our rights,” exclaimed Nia Dinata, a film director/producer, before lending her voice to...
Protection of domestic workers
Promoting decent work for Indonesian domestic workers: Actor Morgan Oey
Actor Morgan Oey supports the promotion of decent work for Indonesian domestic workers by lending his voice to read out the life story of Sargini as a child domestic worker. Before more than 200 people, Morgan relives the Sargini’s life under the...
Protection of domestic workers
Promoting decent work for domestic workers: Maruli A. Hasoloan, Director General of Labour Placement
Maruli A. Hasoloan, Director General of Labour Placement and Employment Development of the Ministry of Manpower, has given voice to the life story of Siti Kholifah, a domestic worker from Yogyakarta. Under the title “Benefits of written working...
Protection of domestic workers
Promoting decent work for domestic workers: Actor Lukman Sardi
Lukman Sardi, a senior actor, has given voice to the life story of Kholisoh, a domestic worker from Yogyakarta. Under the title “Give my salary without having to ask”, Kholisoh wrote about her plight as a domestic worker for the last 14 years.
Protection of domestic workers
Promoting decent work for Indonesian domestic workers: Chair of Indonesian Women’s Congress Giwo Rubianto
Giwo Rubianto, Chair of Indonesian Women’s Congress (Kowani), lends her voice to bring the life story of Tatik, a domestic worker from Yogyakarta, to life before more than 200 people attending the launch a book titled “We Will not Be Silent: 31...
ILO launches 2017 global media competition on labour migration
The international competition aims at encouraging quality reporting on labour migration.
Protection of domestic workers
Victory and justice for Indonesian domestic workers
For more than seven years, Siti Sri Marni, 22 years old, was kept as prisoner in the home of her employer who regularly violently abused and deprived her of food, sleep and payment for long hours of grueling work. Her case was considered important...
Media competition
Special prizes await you – Show us what your safe workplace is like!
Submit your entry to ILO Viet Nam facebook page by 24 June
Trade Unions
Communication: Challenges and strategies for trade unions
Communication officials and trade union activists from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, the Arab States, Europe and the Americas are to meet in Geneva to discuss communication challenges and strategies for strengthening trade unions.
Protection of domestic workers
Improving domestic workers’ job quality and standards
When learning that she passed the certification examination by the Profession Certification Agency, Misni, a domestic worker from Pandanwangi, East Java, could not hide her excitement. After more than 14 years working as domestic worker, she has...