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The ILO’s Fair Recruitment Initiative (FRI) builds momentum with its new advisory committee
Representatives of the governments of Bangladesh, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Qatar, Switzerland and Tunisia, the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the Swiss Development Cooperation...
International Migrants Day
Winners of the 2021 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
The competition aims to promote balanced and ethical reporting on migrants and labour migration and encourage the media to address stereotypes and misconceptions.
Reflections on migration and diversity – New ILO research
The ILO has published new research on The future of diversity. In an edited volume, scholars and practitioners from various disciplines and backgrounds reflect on the most appropriate interventions to create a more inclusive labour market for all....
Reforming recruitment processes and standardizing operational conduct of private employment agencies in Nigeria
Arising from institutional and operational challenges that pervades the recruitment industry in Nigeria, the Federal Government with support from the FAIRWAY Programme completed a revision of the Code of Conduct for Private Employment Agencies,...
Putting the focus on Decent Work and Labour Migration in Central America!
The ILO launches a series of fact sheets to analyse the labour and migration profile of migrants from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, as well as a series of recommendations to promote decent jobs, improve working conditions and establish...
Global Media Competition winners: Where are they now?
Clémentine Eveno and Dana Ullman were amongst the winners of the 6th edition of the ILO global media competition (2020). One year after the reception of the award, they look back on how they have benefited from this experience.
Global Media Competition: Online anthology on Migrant Domestic Workers
Since 2015, the International Labour Organization and its partners have organized an annual Global Media Competition on labour migration to recognize exemplary media coverage on labour migration and fair recruitment.
Measures discussed to reduce exploitation of Overseas Pakistanis in recruitment process
An awareness raising and policy dialogue on promoting fair recruitment practices to reduce possible exploitation of migrant workers from Pakistan was arranged in Peshawar.
Africa-Arab States Tripartite Interregional Meeting on Labour Migration: Opportunities for exchange and future dialogue
From 15-16 November 2021, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted the virtual Africa-Arab States Tripartite Interregional Meeting on Labour Migration.
Ugandan stakeholders adapt the ILO media toolkit on reporting on forced labour and fair recruitment for use in Uganda
Following consultations with various stakeholders and desk reviews that informed the adaptation of the media toolkit, Ugandan stakeholders, with support from ILO, convened on 14th-15th October 2021 to review and validate the adapted media toolkit on...
A game changer for safe and fair recruitment of domestic workers
ILO launches the Hiring Challenge, a new online game designed to improve understanding of what’s needed for fair and safe recruitment of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong, China.
ILO helps introduce “Labour migration reporting” in Filipino journalism education
IGAD Region Media Competition on reporting Labour Migration
How COVID-19 has Accelerated Child Labour in the Construction Sector
Coronavirus (Covid-19) forced child labour laws and law enforcers on a halt. As government announced a total lockdown, the construction sector was considered an essential service in Uganda so it was one of those that continued to operate in this...
Malawian Children Trafficked to Mozambique in Search of Jobs
This article uncovers a new form of exploitation where some families in Malawi are giving away their children to herd animals and work in crop fields in Mozambique at the expense of their right to education.
Our impact, their voices
Fair recruitment benefits Nepali workers in Jordan garment industry
An ILO led initiative that promotes fair recruitment in Nepal, is proving fair recruitment is attainable, achievable and accessible to all.
Journalists have a key role to play in the collective effort to eliminate child labour
Through the Accel Africa Reporting on child labour in Africa course, learners are introduced to a number of different issues, including international labour standards, ethical reporting of child-related information, or collecting testimonies from...
How can individuals act to eliminate child labour in their communities?
We children and youth of today, need to be well educated, we need to dream, we need to be healthy so that we can good leaders tomorrow, and all this is only possible if you, our dear parents, allow us to do so.
IOM and ILO launch joint report on promoting fair and ethical recruitment in a digital world
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) launch research exploring how technology can be harnessed through state-facilitated digital recruitment platforms, to promote transparency and help...
Labour migration
2021 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
The Competition aims to recognize fair and balanced media reports that contribute to the elimination of public misperception, xenophobia and discrimination against migrant workers and highlight the positive contributions they make.