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Situation of Indonesian, Vietnamese workers in Korea to be discussed at ILO meeting

The recruitment process for Indonesian and Vietnamese migrant workers in the Republic of Korea will be discussed at two international meetings being organized by the ILO and the Government of Korea.

ILO meeting to review situation of Thai workers in Korea

The situation of Thai migrant workers in the Republic of Korea will be under the spotlight at an international meeting in Bangkok this week.

International Migrants Day - Message by Mr. Juan Somavia, Director-General of the ILO

"Gains from migration and protection of migrant rights are inseparable" said Mr. Juan Somavia, highlighting the enormous contributions made by women and men migrant workers to the prosperity of their home and destination countries, on the occasion...

Two ILO/UNDP projects on human trafficking prevention and labour migration governance presented in Dushanbe.

The International Labour Organization and the United Nations Development Programme presented in Dushanbe on October 17 two joint projects to prevent human trafficking and manage labour migration.

The Mekong Women's Forum: Women from across the Greater Mekong Sub-region prepare for greater role in fight against human trafficking

Women activists and eminent speakers on the problems of human trafficking and gender discrimination today called for greater involvement of women and vulnerable groups in the fight against human trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region.

The Mekong Women's Forum: leading women from across the GMS unite to intensify action against human trafficking, discrimination and...

Women activists from across the Greater Mekong Sub-region gather in Viet Nam to intensify their efforts in combating human trafficking, labour and sexual exploitation endured by thousands of young women across the sub-region.

Rights of migrant workers to be discussed at government seminar

A national seminar on systems for handling migrant workers and protecting their rights in Thailand will be held in Bangkok on Monday 9 July 2007.

Address to the National Seminar on ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers

by Mr Bill Salter, Director, ILO Subregional Office for East Asia

Opinion article: Realising ASEAN's potential

As the 40th anniversary of its creation approaches ASEAN is entitled to feel well-placed to meet its target of full integration by 2015.

Policy coherence, enforcement key to managing labour migration

Better policy coherence, effective enforcement and more research are some of the elements needed for improved management of labour migration in East Asia , according to a three-day symposium at the Singapore Management University (SMU).

ASEAN faces challenges to ensure sustainable growth, says new ILO report

To ensure sustainable growth and build a thriving community by 2015, Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must increase labour productivity and narrow development gaps between members.

Managing East Asia's labour migration to be discussed at high-level symposium in Singapore

Representatives from thirteen East Asian economies will take part in a high-level symposium on managing labour migration in the region, to be held in Singapore this week.

Equality at work - Tackling the challenges: Underpaid, Overworked and Overlooked: the plight of young foreign migrant workers in Thailand

Migrant workers are often subject to discrimination because of their colour, race or religion, or simply because of their migrant status, says the ILO's new global report on discrimination worldwide.

Chiang Rai May day march against child labour

Representatives of workers, employers, business associations, youth groups, government departments along with migrant workers will take part in a Labour Day march against child labour in Chiang Rai on 1 May.

Migration and HIV: They never give up

There are many sad stories to be found among the migrant workers who seek their fortunes overseas. Sometimes the reality turns out to be far removed from the dream. Some come home injured and traumatized by rape, others return empty-handed because...

ILO and regional trade unions meet to promote migrant workers rights

A training programme to engage Thai, Cambodian, Lao and Burmese Trade Unions in improving respect for the rights of migrant workers is being organised by the ILO.

New poll highlights need for better understanding among Thais of the importance of migrant workers to their economy: migrants help economy...

A new ABAC poll released today revealed the need for better understanding among Thais of the important contribution made by foreign migrant workers to the Thai economy.

Special lecture on Protection of Migrant Workers in Asia Pacific at the International Seminar on International Migrants' Day...

by Mr Manolo Abella, Chief Technical Adviser, Asian Programme on the Governance of Labour Migration, ILO Office for Asia and the Pacific

Fresh research reveals serious human rights violations of young foreign migrant workers in Thailand

A year-long study finds exploitation, coercion and intimidation in homes, farms, factories and fishing boats.

International Migrants Day (18 December 2006) Reversing the brain drain in China: the return of the 'sea turtles'

As China's economy continues to grow exponentially, the country faces a shortage of locally educated managers with international experience. But more and more Chinese who previously left the country to study abroad are heading back to the land of...