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Sustainable reintegration of Sri Lankan migrant workers

The International Labour Organization and Government of Japan join hands together to enhanced socio-economic reintegration and economic...

Trade union federations in Kenya and Lebanon sign Memoradum of Understanding (MOU) to support and empower African workers in Lebanon

In November 2022, the Kenyan Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) and the National Federation of Worker and Employee Trade Unions in Lebanon (FENASOL) committed to inter-union collaboration on both sides of the migration corridor to create...

Migrant workers

Social security offers a win-win for migrant workers and ASEAN alike

Few migrant workers in the ASEAN region are covered by social protection, despite the benefits it offers workers and countries. To mark International Migrants Day, Panudda Boonpala Deputy Regional Director of the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the...

International Migrants Day

Make fair labour migration a reality

The International community must do better to ensure the world’s 169 million migrant workers are able to realize their basic human and labour rights, says ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, in a message released for International Migrants Day.

ILO, IOM and UN Women Joint Press Statement

The Governance of Labour Migration in South and South-East Asia (GOALS) Programme Supports Sustainable and Inclusive Labour Migration...

On this International Migrants' Day, the world lauds the socio-cultural and economic contributions of the 169 million migrant workers around the world, who help boost economies and strengthen the social fabric of communities.

ILO, IOM and UN Women Joint Press Statement

The Governance of Labour Migration in South and South-East Asia (GOALS) Programme Supports Sustainable and Inclusive Labour Migration...

On this International Migrants' Day, the world lauds the socio-cultural and economic contributions of the 169 million migrant workers around the world, who help boost economies and strengthen the social fabric of communities.

International Migrants Day

ILO announces winners of the 2022 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration

Winning entries provide balanced and ethical reporting on migrants and labour migration and encourage the media to address stereotypes and misconceptions.

Social protection

Celebrating the contribution of Lao migrant workers on International Migrants Day 2022

The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, International Labour Organization and International Organization for Migration recognize the critical contribution of Lao migrant workers to the economic and social development of the Lao People’s...

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Indonesia, Malaysia and ILO discuss fair recruitment guide and pre-departure training for the palm oil sector

Indonesia and Malaysia government representatives met with the ILO to discuss concrete actions to strengthen labour protection of migrant workers in the palm oil sector.

International Migrants Day

Tripartite Forum on Migration empowers women migrant workers as agents of change to safeguard their labour rights

The ILO through the Safe and Fair Programme supported the establishment of a Tripartite Plus Forum in Cirebon, West Java to support the rights of women migrant workers.

Our impact, their voices

Breaching boundaries: Ahmed Mohamed’s quest for career recognition and success

A young Syrian refugee with speech and hearing disabilities living in Jordan has received formal certification of his working skills through the ILO Recognition of Prior Learning Project, helping him advance in his career and life.

Leadership and organizational management training for the members of domestic workers associations

FAIRWAY in Ethiopia is supporting Mulu Tesfa Domestic Workers Association, the sole affiliate of International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) in Ethiopia, to strengthen its capacity to organize domestic workers including returnee migrant...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Overcoming barriers to inclusion to stitch together a dream

Hearing impairment did not discourage Al Naseem, a Sudanese refugee living in Egypt for over 9 years, from acquiring tailoring skills and pursue her dream of starting her own business.

Solidarity message at the Multi-stakeholder consultation on full-cycle national reintegration programme

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Multi-stakeholder consultation on full-cycle national reintegration programme, 8 December 2022, Manila, Philippines

Violence and harassment at work – an employers' guide

A new publication offers practical advice to companies and employers to help them create appropriate policies and systems for issues related to violence and harassment in the workplace.

Tripartite workshop for the pilot on recognition and harmonization of occupational standards in the agriculture and construction sectors of...

Under the Global Programme on Skills and Lifelong Learning (GPSL3) funded by Norway, tripartite constituents from Ghana, Nigeria and Togo met in Accra on the 30th of November 2022, to strengthen the skills partnership between the three countries...

Review of Jordan’s National Social Protection Strategy pillars recommended

Mental health services for workers launched in Ad Dulayl Industrial Park

Experiences of Violence and Harassment at Work: A first global survey

Violence and harassment at work has affected more than one in five people

The first global survey on experiences of violence and harassment at work aims to bring a better understanding and awareness of an issue rooted in complex economic, social and cultural factors.

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Strengthening cooperatives to address decent work deficits amongst host communities and refugees

Under the PROSPECTS programme in Kenya, a 10-day training for 24 trainers was organized with the aim of increasing their capacity to work with cooperatives by using ILO cooperatives establishment and management tools.