All news: occupational safety and health

Employers’ and workers’ organizations of Trinidad and Tobago identify roadmap for COVID-19 crisis recovery

Second bipartite meeting on joint solutions facilitated by the ILO

ILO, ECLAC, UN-Habitat and CCRIF-SPC regional social protection workshop

How can Caribbean countries boost social and labour inclusion for a sustainable COVID-19 recovery? ILO, ECLAC, UN-Habitat and CCRIF-SPC...

The two-day virtual meeting brought approximately 50 delegates together to participate in moderated interview panels, case study discussions, and breakout sessions featuring interactive activities such as polls and (Q&A) conversations.

COVID-19: Supporting enterprises, jobs and incomes

Indonesian SMEs turn pandemic into new business opportunities

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) participating in ILO SCORE Training shared their business journey surviving the pandemic. They found new business opportunities despite the many challenges.

News

ILO and AUDA-NEPAD develop OSH and COVID19 Guidelines

In fulfilment of the ILO/AUDA-NEPAD Memorandum of Understanding, the two agencies joined forces to enhance OSH capacity and mitigate impact of COVID19 in workplace. The Group of Experts, from all over Africa, as assembled by ILO and AUDA-NEPAD,...

COVID-19: Promoting HIV prevention at the workplace

Breaking the silence against HIV/AIDS among youth with knowledge

To reduce the vulnerability of youth to HIV/AIDS in the country, the ILO with its social empower Indonesian youth with knowledge and better awareness.

COVID-19: Supporting enterprises, jobs and incomes

Surviving the impact of COVID-19 with online marketing and business

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to strain economies across the globe, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are among the hardest hit. The ILO’s SCORE marketing and social media training help them regaining their...

COVID-19: Promoting HIV prevention at the workplace

Integrating HIV/AIDS with OSH to create non-discriminatory workplaces

The ILO and its social partners promote the integration of HIV/AIDS prevention programme at the workplace with occupational safety and health (OSH) programmes to end stigma and discrimination.

COVID-19 and the World of work

Health and safety at work in the COVID-19 pandemic: A key to reviving the labour market and the economy

The ILO has been supporting its constituents in the region since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure health and safety at the workplace. Without the protection of workers, the recovery of the economy cannot be possible.

COVID-19: Promoting skills development

Indonesia to tackle skills mismatch through sector skills bodies

The ILO continue to support efforts taken by Indonesia to tackle skills mismatch and to promote greater involvement of industries in skills development. The pilot programmes will be targeted tourism and ICT sectors.

Garment sector in Asia and the Pacific

Asia-Pacific garment industry suffers as COVID-19 impact ripples through supply chain

Collapsing consumer demand, government lockdown measures and disruptions to raw material imports have taken their toll on the Asia Pacific garment industry, says a new ILO report.

Asia-Pacific garment industry suffers as COVID-19 impacts ripple through supply chain

COVID-19: Promoting skills development

Instructors of Indonesian TVETs get ready to shift to online training

Following the successful training of the first batch, the ILO together with the Ministry of Manpower has continued the online learning programme for instructors of the technical and vocational education and training (TVETs) centers with increased...

Bangladesh labour inspectorate launches COVID-19 workplace safety guideline

ILO Promotes COVID-19 Free Working Environment

Advancing Decent Work and Inclusive Industrialization Programme Provided Disinfection Service & Capacity Building Training for 14 Factories in Industrial Parks in Ethiopia

Annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank

ILO: The world economy needs a new engine of economic recovery

In written statements to the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder warned against higher levels of poverty and inequality resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. Highlighting the urgent need for social protection...

Ceremony for the signing of a new partnership agreement between SCORE Tunisia & the ISST

A ceremony was held on 14th October in Tunisia for the signing of a partnership agreement between the ILO (SCORE Tunisia) and the Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (ISST).

Food security

Impact of COVID-19 on people’s livelihoods, their health and our food systems

Joint statement by ILO, FAO, IFAD and WHO.

North Macedonia: Trade unions provide new legal services for workers during the current COVID-19 labour market crisis

Through the EU-funded project Strengthening Social Dialogue, ILO is supporting trade union initiatives to provide much needed legal services for members at a time when rights are infringed too often.

COVID-19: Promoting skills development

The ILO encourages more women to start careers in ICT sector jobs

Employment opportunities in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) continue to grow along with rapid development of technology. The ILO encourages more women to take part in this field.

World Mental Health Day

Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace

ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, underlines the importance of looking after our mental health at a time when stresses are rising because of the COVID-19 pandemic.