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Work at Sea Conference

More must be done to protect seafarers and fishers’ rights says Work at Sea Conference

The first joint seafarers high-level conference organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) acknowledged the pivotal role played by seafarers and fishers in future global development.

Indonesia strengthens joint labour inspection system in fishing sector with guidance tool

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme supports the effort to strengthen joint labour inspection system in fishing sector between the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF).

Prevention is better than cure

The ILO 8.7 Accelerator Lab supports the Ghana Maritime Authority in strategic compliance of fishing vessels with provisions of C188 linked to forced labour

Occupational safety and health

Central Java takes bold steps to enhance occupational safety and health on fishing vessels

ILO continues to be at the forefront of efforts to promote occupational safety and health in the fishing industry, enhancing the capacity of labour inspectors to prevent risks and hazards onboard fishing vessels.

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)

Portugal commits to address harassment and bullying in the maritime sector

Harassment and bullying, particularly of women seafarers, are issues of great concern in shipping.

Fostering Freedom of Association in the fisheries sector in Namibia

A two-day workshop for the social partners in the fishing sector was held to foster understanding of freedom of association, collective bargaining, dispute prevention and resolution as well as negotiation skills.

Polibatam exhibits good practices in creating a safe, inclusive and fair campus environment

The commitment of the Batam State Polytechnic (Polibatam), with support from the ILO, to establish a safe, inclusive and fair campus environment has been recognized by the Indonesian government. Polibatam has been invited to demonstrate its good...

Maritime Labour Convention

Pakistan advances towards ratifying Maritime Labour Convention for seafarers' rights

Stakeholders recognize the important benefits that ratification of the ILO instrument would bring to the lives of Pakistani maritime workers.

“Mams Kema” programme empowers women in fisheries sector advocating gender equality and safe working environment

An ILO programme has encouraged local women at a fishing village in North Sulawesi to promote gender equality, decent work and women’s empowerment.

ILO teams up with University of Diponegoro in a bid to combat forced labour in the fishing industry

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme has embarked on a joint venture with the University of Diponegoro to bolster the battle against forced labour in the fishing sector.

Labour migration

ILO report reveals the challenges and precarity experienced by many Lao migrant workers

New research sheds light on the key issues faced by Lao migrant workers and outlines measures to help ensure they can migrate more safely and obtain decent work.

Ship to Shore Rights

ILO Indonesia strengthens its tripartite coordination to ensure decent work in fishing and seafood processing sectors

The meeting bolsters collaboration between the government, employers’ and workers' organizations and civil society organizations to ensure decent work for Indonesian migrant fishers and seafood processing workers in Indonesia.

ILO study recommends digitizing the unions’ grievance tools and case management system for effective advocacy and policy reform

The ILO latest study provides trade union confederations and their federations with a set of recommendations describing potential features of a new process for grievance management and incorporating technological tools.

Ship to Shore Rights

Indonesian and Thai employers cooperate to boost labour standards in the seafood industry

Workshop fosters a cross-border exchange of knowledge and cooperation aimed at championing good labour practices across the seafood processing sector.

Womens' empowerment

ILO supports the development of women trade union leaders in garment industry

The ILO training programmes empower women trade unionists, encouraging them to assume leadership roles and support the recognition of women issues in company’s collective bargaining agreement.

IEC materials to promote decent work in the fisheries industries in Namibia

The EU funded Sustainable Supply Chains to Build Forward Better project in Namibia has developed information, education and communication materials (IEC) to support the promotion of compliance to national and international standards as well as...

Ship to shore

ILO, EU, Stella Maris partner to protect Filipino migrant fishers

The ILO, with support from the European Union, and Stella Maris join forces to capture experiences of return migrant fishers and develop a comprehensive pre-departure orientation in the Philippines to combat abuses, forced labour and human...

ILO supports the establishment of Provincial OSH Council and Sectoral Tripartite Forum in Riau

The ILO Workers’ Rights Project continues to support the establishment of Provincial OSH Council and Sectoral Tripartite Forum in some provinces in Indonesia promote compliance of labour standards.

ILO supports Indonesia’s joint labour inspection in the fishing sector to prevent forced labour at sea

The ILO through its 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme has supported Indonesia to improve working conditions of fishers and prevent forced labour through the establishment of joint labour inspection system and strengthened coordination between labour and...

Dominica farmers and fisherfolk gain skills for socio-economic resilience through ILO-led capacity building

Training series intends to minimize disruptions to livelihoods and food security.