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Bangladesh

European Parliament discusses implementation by Bangladesh of labour reforms

In an address to the Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament, the ILO welcomed the progress made regarding the implementation of a labour rights roadmap and national action plan, and encouraged the government of Bangladesh to...

GB roundup

Highlights of the 344th session of the ILO Governing Body

The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization concluded on 25 March. ILO News discussed the key elements with Dimitrina Dimitrova, Deputy Director of the ILO’s Official Meetings, Documentation and Relations Department.

Employers’ and workers’ organizations of Timor-Leste sign a joint declaration for equality and inclusivity

Workers’ and employers’ organizations, with support from the ILO, signed a joint Declaration to recognize the diversity of individuals in the workplace and to promote equal employment opportunities as well as ensure workplace inclusivity.

The Director-General of the ILO reacts to the arrest of striking workers in Phnom Penh in a letter to the Prime Minister of Cambodia

Opening address at the Virtual launch of the ILO-CHR Module on Labour and Human Rights and International Labour Standards

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Virtual launch of the ILO-CHR Module on Labour and Human Rights and International Labour Standards, 7 December 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Mediators play a key role in promoting bipartite cooperation in the new normal era

Over the coming months and years, the COVID-19 pandemic will likely to continue to have dramatic impact on all aspects of life and business, including disputes and their resolution. In the face of economic uncertainty, the roles of mediation and...

Press Release

ILO launches new tool on social dialogue

The new ILO tool, which outlines steps to create effective and inclusive social dialogue, will assist with the achievement of several UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Labour-management cooperation

Turn the conflicts into productivity for strengthened industrial relations

The ILO’s workshop on bipartite dispute settlement has supported both employers and workers to strengthen their bipartite relations by turning the conflicts into productivity.

Message at the Trust-building dialogue between the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the security sector

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Trust-building dialogue between the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the security sector, 3 November 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Promoting decent work in rural economy

ILO’s Virtual Academy to promote decent work in rural economy

To improve rural working condition during and beyond the pandemic, the ILO in Indonesia organized the first Virtual Academy to promote decent work in rural economy, with specific focus on the agriculture sector, through country-level policy...

Message at the consultation on the Safe and decent work in economic zones research: A capacity-building and training for government,...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the consultation on the Safe and decent work in economic zones research: A capacity-building and training for government, security sector, workers and enterprises, 16 August...

Workers' rights

ILO Observation Mission Announcement in Mexico

Collective Bargaining Agreement Vote – GM plant, Silao, Guanajuato.

Opening Remarks at ILO-EU Trade for Decent Work Project Planning Session on Bipartite Workplace Social Dialogue Mechanisms in Selected...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Planning Session on Bipartite Workplace Social Dialogue Mechanisms in Selected Ecozones and Industries, , 2 June 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom.

ILO, Viet Nam join force to promote international labour standards and decent work for all

Viet Nam plans to ratify 15 more ILO Conventions, including a core convention on freedom of association, during the 2021-30 period.

International Labour Standards

Korea recognizing respect for fundamental labour standards as the foundation for tackling the challenges of the future of work

The Republic of Korea’s ratification of 3 fundamental ILO Conventions was marked in a virtual ceremony with the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.

Opening address at the ILO orientation on freedom of association based on social dialogue for PEZA officials, staff, and locators

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ILO orientation on freedom of association based on social dialogue for PEZA officials, staff, and locators, 26 April 2021 Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Forced labour

Fifty steps forward against forced labour

Sudan’s ratification of the ILO Protocol on Forced Labour and Conventions on freedom of association and social dialogue, was marked in a virtual ceremony with the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.

Opening address at the ILO labour rights orientation for DOJ Administrative Order 35 secretariat and technical working group members

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ILO labour rights orientation for DOJ Administrative Order 35 secretariat and technical working group members , 23 March 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Workers' rights

ILO statement on Myanmar

The ILO has issued a statement following allegations of harassment and intimidation of trade unionists in Myanmar by police and military authorities.

Labour rights

ILO calls on Myanmar to respect freedom of association and restore democratic order

In the wake of the military takeover that has sparked widespread demonstrations in Myanmar, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization says workers and employers must be able to exercise their right to protest without violence or...