All news: migrant workers, social protection
Employment in Focus series
Decent work in the Pacific: The role of policy-driven solutions
The Pacific faces enormous employment challenges. Christian Viegelahn, ILO’s Employment Specialist for the Pacific Island countries, explains how National Employment Policies (NEPs) can create decent jobs and positively impact the region's economies.
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Malaysia expands social protection coverage to foreign workers
Invalidity and survivors’ benefits have recently been extended to migrant workers in Malaysia effective 1 July 2024. The ILO’s Simon Brimblecombe explains why this is an important step forward that will benefit workers, employers, and Malaysia...
Maternity and Paternity benefits launched in Oman: pioneering social insurance reforms in the Gulf region
Developed with the support of the ILO, the system, which covers both nationals and non-nationals, is in line with key requirements of international labour standards.
Social protection
Gulf social security reforms create opportunities for protection for Bangladeshi migrant workers
Promoting cross-boundary collaboration to make social protection a reality for all migrant workers
ILO welcomes the Doha Dialogue on mobility of migrant workers between Africa and Arab countries
Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat discussed how to effectively govern the mobility of migrant workers between African and Arab countries, at the Africa-Gulf Cooperation Council, Jordan, and Lebanon Dialogue on Labour Mobility.
The UAE introduces voluntary pensions to replace end-of-service indemnities, joining an increasing trend of reforms across the GCC countries
The new scheme has been announced with the intention to increase attractiveness and flexibility of labour markets while consolidating the protection and wellbeing of workers.
ILO’s voices
How decent work for all paves the way to dignity and productivity
The ILO’s Project on Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens works for contributing to building empowered societies that are equitable, inclusive, and sustainable. The project equips workers and job seekers...
Joint Labour Migration Programme
Advancing Social Protection for Migrant Workers: ECCAS Workshop to Validate Key Study
Government representatives and social partners in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) convene to validate a key study aimed at extending social protection to migrant workers, fostering greater dialogue and cooperation on social...
Bahrain takes leap forward in enhancing end-of-service rights for migrant workers
A new provident fund for end-of-service indemnity for migrant workers is established in the Social Insurance Organization as part of GCC-wide reforms to reform social protection systems in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advancing social protection for migrant workers in the GCC countries: New ambition emerges from discussion at the Global Forum for...
Officials, experts and partners participated in ILO-led conversation exploring pathways toward the progressive extension of social protection to migrant workers in the Gulf region.
International Migrants Day
Winners of 2023 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration announced
The winning entries are examples of balanced and ethical reporting on migrant workers and labour migration that also help to address stereotypes and misconceptions.
2023 Global Refugee Forum
Scale up decent work for refugees and host communities says ILO
The key role of employment in building the self-reliance of refugees and strengthening their protection was discussed at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum.
ILO Launches Flagship Study on Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries
Inclusive Futures: Fostering Social Protection for Migrant Workers
Regional training on Extending Social Protection for Migrant Workers to enhance tripartite plus partners' understanding of policy measures and strategies for extending social protection to all in the region, with a particular focus on migrant...
ILO-IOM join forces to better protect Indonesian migrant workers in the palm oil sector
To better protect the labour rights of potential Indonesian migrant workers, the ILO and IOM jointly develop pre-departure training modules and relevant informational materials for palm oil sector in Indonesia-Malaysia Corridor.
Labour migration
First-Ever African Labour Migration Conference Kicks Off in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
ILO and African Union Commission join forces to protect migrant workers' rights
Migration
ILO and AUC unite for the protection of migrant workers' rights
An African conference for common action and position in favour of migrants' rights is held in Abidjan.
Pioneering the Kenyan Migrant Workers Welfare Fund
A consultative workshop for Drafting the Kenyan Migrant Workers Welfare Fund (KMWWF) Bill in Naivasha, Kenya
Ambitious reforms in Oman pave way to universal social protection
Newly approved legislation, developed with the support of the ILO, radically reshapes the social protection system in the Sultanate and is set to become a reference for countries in the region.
Far-reaching reforms in Oman set new benchmark for social protection in the region
An overview of the key features of the ambitious reforms which fundamentally reshape the social protection landscape in Oman.