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Opening address at the launch of the Women Entrepreneurs Peer Programme

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the launch of the Women Entrepreneurs Peer Programme, 30 January 2024, Manila, Philippines

Migrant workers

Tens of thousands of women migrant workers are empowered by Gender Responsiveness-One Roof Integrated Services Centers

The ILO supports the establishment of Gender Responsiveness-One Roof Integrated Service Center (LTSA-MRC) in four districts to advocate and empower tens of thousands of women migrant workers.

Closing address at the STEM in TVET Summit

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the at the STEM in TVET Summit, 26 January 2024, Manila, Philippines

New employment opportunities for laid-off workers on digital entrepreneurship

ILO digital entrepreneurship training, jointly conducted with Evermos, a social commerce reseller platform, not only provides new digital skills, but also opens a new, inclusive employment opportunity.

Global Coalition for Social Justice

Philippines joins Global Coalition for Social Justice alongside 100 partners

In an effort to spur multilateral cooperation and accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Decent Work Agenda, the Philippines joins the first 100 partners of the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Global Coalition for Social Justice

Global Coalition for Social Justice attracts first 100 partners

Governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, international organizations, academic institutions and INGOs join Coalition to grow multilateral cooperation, and accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Decent Work...

ECOSOC Special Meeting

Navigating the Future of Work: A call for inclusive and sustainable solutions

In his address to the ECOSOC Special Meeting on “The Future of Work: towards a productive, inclusive and sustainable global society,” ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, explains how advancing decent work and social justice are pivotal to...

Labour migration

Essential contribution of Lao migrant workers recognized on International Migrants Day

The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and International Labour Organization celebrate the important role of Lao migrant workers in advancing development of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

International labour standards

Malaysian rubber industry's progress in addressing forced labour paves the way for broader ESG Initiatives, says ILO

International Labour Organization (ILO) urges the Malaysian rubber industry to implement international labour standards to build a more competitive and inclusive future and respond effectively to the challenges posed by environmental, social, and...

Labour relations

Promotion of sound industrial relations in Viet Nam

Conference in coastal city of Hai Phong assesses progress in on-going projects to promote sound and harmonious industrial relations in Viet Nam.

ILO and BRIN kick off a joint survey on decent work in marine fishing in Indonesia

To support more efficient policies and interventions that better protect Indonesian fishers from forced labour, the ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab initiative and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) conducts a joint survey on fishers’...

Parjiyati, a former migrant worker who empowers others with key migration information

As one of the network leaders at the Integrated Gender Responsiveness-One-Roof Integrated Service (LTSA-MRC), Parjiyati dedicates herself to ensure safe and fair labour migration for others.

ILO joins forces with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Manpower to strengthen the protection of Indonesian migrant workers...

The ILO supports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Manpower with the training manual and capacity building programme on labour consular services for better protection of Indonesian migrant workers.

Social security

ASEAN delegates gain insights from Korea on social protection schemes

Workshop highlights best practices and lessons learned in implementing Employment Injury and Insurance Schemes.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Skills Training on Installation and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air-conditioning system and Chinese Cooking by Guangxi Industrial...

Skills training empowers Skills Development Center of Lao PDR

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Enhancing Cambodia-China Skills Development Cooperation Under the South-South Cooperation Skills Development Network

Under the ILO-China Partnership Programme, a three-day South-South Cooperation Skills Development event was held in Guangzhou to enhance Cambodia-China skills development, strengthen ties, and contribute to shared goals.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Cambodian trainers complete a technical capacity building programme at Guangzhou Industry and Trade Technician College of China

Six skilled trainers from Cambodia successfully completed a capacity building training programme under ILO/China partnership programme.

Press release

Lao People’s Democratic Republic accelerates efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals related to social protection

A newly unveiled project is poised to enhance planning and monitoring of the National Social Protection Strategy and strengthen the social security system in Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Press release

Chinese inspiration for Lao People’s Democratic Republic on social protection

A delegation from China paid a visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic fostering cooperation in the realm of social protection.

Decent work

A milestone towards social justice: Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for Nepal has been launched

Reflecting the shared ambition of ILO, government, workers and employers of Nepal, the Programme aims to improve access to decent work and better opportunities for more people in Nepal.