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Commission of Inquiry

ILO Commission of Inquiry issues report on complaint against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

The Commission of Inquiry set up by the ILO Governing Body to examine a complaint against the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has adopted its report.

ILO global business forum highlights the importance of a sustainability vision for Bangladesh’s RMG sector

Future of $34 billion industry heavily linked to improved labour market governance, effective social dialogue and responsible sourcing practices.

Fair recruitment

Benefits of new Qatar Visa Center discussed at roundtable

A dialogue on the new Qatar Visa Center happened in the Philippines to ensure that it will benefit jobseekers and promote fair recruitment through transparent procedures and digitally signed contracts.

Southeast Asian Forum for Fishers to enhance efforts to end human trafficking and forced labour in fisheries

The SEA Forum for Fishers (the Southeast Asian Forum to End Trafficking in Persons and Forced Labour of Fishers) agreed on recommendations calling for flag States to protect fishers and migrant fishers on vessels flying their flag, particularly on...

ILO100 in Viet Nam

ILO Centenary Declaration: change in the world of work is upon us

An interview with ILO Senior Advisor on Standards Policy, Tim De Meyer

Labour laws

Labour Code revision brings Viet Nam better in line with international labour standards

An interview with ILO Senior Advisor on Standards Policy, Tim De Meyer

Tripartism and social dialogue key to progress in the tourism industry

The one day symposium looked at the role of tourism in job creation, the quality of those jobs and social dialogue can enhance progress in this sector.

Opening address at the Qatar Visa Center Roundtable Discussion

By Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Qatar Visa Center Roundtable Discussion, 26 September 2019, Manila, Philippines

Towards a Safe and Sustainable Ship Recycling Industry in India

Inaugural address by Ms. Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO DWT for South Asia and Country Office for India at National Tripartite Workshop on Improving Occupational Safety and Health towards a Safe and Sustainable Ship Recycling Industry in India...

Press release

ILO facilitates symposium to update Operational Manual for Sri Lankan Diplomatic Missions, enhancing protection and welfare for Sri Lankan...

The ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and Maldives in partnership with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), facilitated a three-day symposium on ‘Enhancing protection and welfare for Sri Lankan migrant workers abroad’ on 18th – 20th...

Promoting Core labour standards and Social Dialogue by effective implementation of the EU Association Agendas in Georgia, Moldova and...

Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine are active participants of the EU’s Eastern Partnership programme and have Association Agreements with the EU.

Developing a Skills Strategy for the Garment sector in Ethiopia

As part of the Norwegian-funded SKILL-UP Ethiopia Project, the ILO in collaboration with national stakeholders organized a capacity-building workshop using the ILO’s Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification (STED) methodology.

UN General Assembly

ILO and UNCCD to work together on human impacts of desertification

Ahead of the UN Climate Summit, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding supporting closer cooperation on climate-related issues,...

China promotes gender equality at work

OpEd by Claire Courteille-Mulder, the Director of ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia. According to an ILO report, up to 12 percent of workers said they had been subject to verbal abuse, humiliating behavior, bullying, unwanted sexual...

Promoting Formal Employment in Arab States (Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq): Transition from Informal to Formal Economy

ILOITC training examines informal employment in the Arab region, in particular in the context of crisis- impacted countries such as Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan and offers a platform to discuss ways to promote formal employment and enterprises, to...

ILO 100

Social justice, tripartite cooperation are the keys to social progress

Speaking in Norway, Director-General Guy Ryder has praised the strength of the ideas, convictions and values that the Nordic countries demonstrated, and their positive impact on the work of the ILO.

Tanzania Prime Minister H.E. Kassim Majaliwa officiates at ILO Centenary Celebrations: Hails the Organization for spearheading Social...

Celebrations included the launch of the National Apprenticeship Programme and Planting of 100 trees in Dodoma, the capital city

UN system

UN and ILO: Future of work and the challenges for the cooperation agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean

United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinators and International Labour Organization (ILO) representatives in the region participate in a two-day meeting in Peru aimed at identifying opportunities to promote Decent Work as an essential component of the...

United Nations General Assembly

UN Secretary-General announces new Climate Action Summit jobs initiative, urges countries to join

The initiative provides a roadmap for ensuring that people’s jobs and well-being are at the centre of the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.

Trade and Employment

Message at the Stakeholders Forum on Strengthening the Impact on Employment of Sector and Trade Policies

By Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at Stakeholders Forum on Strengthening the Impact on Employment of Sector and Trade Policies, 18 September 2019, Manila, Philippines