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Labour migration
EU supports Indonesia to advance decent work in fishing and seafood under new phase of Ship to Shore Rights Project
New phase of the Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme launched to enhance protection of fishers and migrant workers in Indonesia’s blue economy, marked by first National Project Advisory Committee meeting.
Sectoral labour data and statistics
ILO integrates sectoral labour statistics to strengthen access to world of work data
Updated sectoral webpages now combine data from ILOSTAT with key resources on labour standards, policies, and research across major industries — helping constituents, researchers, and policymakers make evidence-based decisions to promote decent work.
ILOSTAT blog
New data reveals leading causes of seafarer deaths in 2023
A first-ever global data collection on seafarer fatalities offers insight into the main causes of death at sea, revealing critical safety and health risks. With data from 51 countries, this analysis underscores the urgent need for stronger reporting...
Fishing sector
Global momentum builds to strengthen fishers’ rights at UN Ocean Conference
On World Oceans Day, Côte d’Ivoire became the latest country to ratify the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), marking a major step toward advancing labour rights at sea.
IMO / ILO / ICS / ITF
Global maritime leaders unite in a call to protect seafarers from criminalization
Global maritime leaders from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Labour Organization (ILO), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reaffirm commitment to fair...
International Labour Standards
Belgium ratifies the Minimum Wage Fixing Convention and the Work in Fishing Convention
Belgium becomes the 56th country to ratify Convention No. 131 and the 24th country to ratify Convention No. 188.
Voices from Sea and Shore: Reflections from the 8.7 Accelerator Lab for Decent Work in Fishing
Fishing is one of the most dangerous and least protected jobs in the world. In South Africa, that's starting to change thanks to the 8.7 Accelerator Lab Initiative.
Labour migration
Philippines steps up decent work in blue economy under EU-funded ‘Ship to Shore’ programme
New phase of the Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme launched to enhance protection of migrant workers’ rights in the blue economy, marked by inaugural Project Advisory Committee meeting.
Cooperative development
Guyana strengthens its fisheries cooperatives with ILO-FAO training initiative
This initiative forms part of the broader FISH4ACP effort, an OACPS-led programme implemented by the FAO, and funded by the European Union and the German BMZ, to improve value chains across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
Labour migration
Decent work for Cambodian migrants in the fish and seafood supply chain to be strengthened by European Union-funded initiative
New phase of the Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme to improve protection of labour rights for migrant fishing, seafood processing and aquaculture workers.
Seafarers’ conditions set to improve after shipping industry adopts amendments to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
Amendments will enhance the living and working conditions of seafarers.
Subcommittee on Wages of Seafarers reaches agreement to increase seafarer minimum wage following negotiations
Through social dialogue, Shipowners’ and Seafarers’ representatives agreed to gradually raise the minimum wage over the course of the next three years
Cooperative development
Building a sustainable future for Guyana’s fisherfolk
This collaborative Project brings together the ILO and FAO through FISH4ACP to strengthen fishing cooperatives, enhance livelihoods, and promote better working conditions, with particular attention on the empowerment of women in the seafood value...
Pakistan ratifies three International Labour Standards
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Pakistan’s ratification of three key ILO instruments to strengthen workers' rights, combat forced labour, enhance seafarers' protections and improve labour data collection.
Press release
Indonesian fishers are still vulnerable to exploitation
The first-ever ILO Survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing, conducted in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), reveals several decent work deficits in Indonesia. While there is progress in recent years, the study...
Migrant fishers
Fishers brace for climate change hazards
Rising tides and changing weather make it harder for fishers to face risks at sea, highlighting the need for safety and health at work and anticipatory action to protect their lives and livelihoods.
Video
Sri Lanka’s next generation of women seafarers are ready to set sail
Vulnerable and marginalized Sri Lankan youth, including women, are learning how to become seafarers, thanks to an ILO work-based learning programme, funded by the Government of Japan.
Barbados supports the welfare of seafarers by ratifying the Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention
Barbados becomes the 40th ILO member State to ratify Convention No. 185.
Our impact, their voices
Championing a culture of respect and OSH at workplace in Maluku
A fish processing company in Ambon, Maluku shares its good practice in promoting occupational safety and health (OSH) culture and a respectful work environment, with support from the ILO.
Labour migration
Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia Programme advances labour rights for migrant fishers and seafood processing workers
European Union-funded initiative concludes its second phase, delivering significant progress towards decent work in the blue economy.
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