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Promising practices, experiences and lessons learned in eliminating gender inequality in the garment sector in Asia

Decent Work in Garment Supply Chains Asia

Promising practices, experiences and lessons learned in eliminating gender inequality in the garment sector in Asia

The report highlights policies, programmes and initiatives that have been successful in closing critical gender gaps in the garment industry.

Employment in Myanmar in 2021: A rapid assessment

ILO Brief

Employment in Myanmar in 2021: A rapid assessment

A rapid assessment report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights the fragile state of the Myanmar labour market, where the February 2021 military takeover has compounded the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

SCORE Programme Brief

SCORE Programme Brief

Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises programme at a glance - Phase IV

Recovery and labour migration in the post-pandemic future
Recovery and labour migration_EN

TRIANGLE in ASEAN

Recovery and labour migration in the post-pandemic future

Thematic background paper for the 14th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour

Assessment of options for establishing a child labour monitoring system (CLMS) in Myanmar

Analytical report

Assessment of options for establishing a child labour monitoring system (CLMS) in Myanmar

This report evaluates the feasibility of implementing a Child Labour Monitoring System (CLMS) in Myanmar. The study was commissioned under the Myanmar Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (My-PEC) to support the National Action Plan on Child...

Assessment of Drivers and Constraints for Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Global Supply Chain in Myanmar

Occpational safety and health

Assessment of Drivers and Constraints for Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Global Supply Chain in Myanmar

Vision Zero Fund aims to prevent and reduce work-related accidents, injuries and diseases by strengthening public frameworks and establishing sustainable business practices in global supply chains (GSCs). Vision Zero Fund Myanmar Phase II started in...

COVID-19 and child labour in Myanmar

Situational Assessment

COVID-19 and child labour in Myanmar

This study conducted remotely between July 2020 and January 2021 sought to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child labour. The study was conducted in six states and regions: Ayeyarwady Region, Bago Region, Kayin State, Mon State,...

Child Labour and how you can help

Child Labour and how you can help

1 in 11 children are trapped in child labour in Myanmar, with half of these children subjected to hazardous conditions. Child labour : deny children education, is harmful to their health and development, and can be deadly. It prevents children,...

Child Labour in Myanmar, A Legal review

Brochure

Child Labour in Myanmar, A Legal review

This brochure is based on the edition of the legal review of national laws and regulations related to child labour in light of international standards in Myanmar, which was conducted in 2020. It covers the period up to December 2020.

Extending social health protection: Accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Pacific

Social protection

Extending social health protection: Accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Pacific

This regional report documents and analyses country experiences and lessons on the extension of social health protection coverage in the Asia and the Pacific region. It provides a detailed account of progress made, challenges encountered and...

Myanmar Labour Laws and COVID-19 (FAQ)

Myanmar Labour Laws and COVID-19 (FAQ)

With the widespread transmission of COVID-19 in 2021 including more transmittable strains, more than ever, workplaces need practice measures to eliminate the risk of spread and harm to people in workplaces.

Opportunities for a Just Transition to environmental sustainability and COVID-19 recovery in the textile and garment sector in Asia

Decent Work in Garment Supply Chains Asia

Opportunities for a Just Transition to environmental sustainability and COVID-19 recovery in the textile and garment sector in Asia

A Just Transition for the garment industry in Asia is critical as the sector seeks to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the textile and garment sector, specifically the employment and...

Pesticide safety in action: Lessons from Myanmar

Occupational safety and health

Pesticide safety in action: Lessons from Myanmar

Vision Zero Fund is a project on occupational safety and health (OSH) working in Myanmar since May 2017 in the garment, ginger, and construction value chains. Handling agrochemicals brings risks to farmers and has been a significant OSH concern in...

Banning Hazardous Pesticides: Recommendation for Myanmar

Occpational safety and health

Banning Hazardous Pesticides: Recommendation for Myanmar

Vision Zero Fund is a project on occupational safety and health (OSH) working in Myanmar since May 2017 in the garment, ginger, and contruction value chains. Handling agrochemicals brings risks to farmers and has been a significant OSH concern in...

Standing Orders concerning the procedure for the examination of representations under articles 24 and 25 of the Constitution of the...

Standing Orders concerning the procedure for the examination of representations under articles 24 and 25 of the Constitution of the...

The publication is intended to be a supporting document for Burmese speakers who wish to refer to the standing orders concerning the procedure for the examination of representations.

ILO guide to International Labour Standards on Occupational Safety and Health

ILO guide to International Labour Standards on Occupational Safety and Health

Now more than ever, internataionl labour standards on occupational safety and health (OSH) have a significant role in helping countries respond to COVID-19 through the development of law, politics and practices.

Organizing women migrant workers: Handout compendium

Trade union manual

Organizing women migrant workers: Handout compendium

This handout compendium is meant to be used with the training manual "Organizing women migrant workers: Manual for trade unionists in ASEAN".

Organizing women migrant workers: Manual for trade unionists in ASEAN

Trade union manual

Organizing women migrant workers: Manual for trade unionists in ASEAN

This training manual was produced in collaboration between ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) and Safe and Fair: Realizing women migrant workers’ rights and opportunities in the ASEAN region, a joint programme of the International Labour...

Supporting migrant workers during the pandemic for a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community
Support migrant workers_EN

TRIANGLE in ASEAN

Supporting migrant workers during the pandemic for a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community

Thematic background paper for the 13th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour

Implementation of recommendations from the 3rd to 12th ASEAN Forums on Migrant Labour (AFML)
Implement ASEAN forum_EN

TRIANGLE in ASEAN

Implementation of recommendations from the 3rd to 12th ASEAN Forums on Migrant Labour (AFML)

Progress review background paper for the 13th AFML