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ILO promotes stronger links between trade, investment and decent work in Asia-Pacific

Regional seminar brought together governments, employers and workers to strengthen policy coherence and turn trade and investment opportunities into better outcomes for workers and enterprises.

Sri Lanka strengthens wage-setting institutions with International Labour Organization support

Workshop brings together government, employers and workers to strengthen evidence-based wage-setting institutions and identify priorities for future action.

Voices and insights on social protection and migration in the South Asia–Gulf corridor

Ageing migrant populations require new approaches to social protection

The first paper in the ILO STREAM Programme's Voices and Insights series examines how ageing among long-term migrant workers is exposing gaps in social protection across the migration corridor linking South Asia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

Sri Lanka moves to shield migrant workers from crises through enhanced social protection

National consultation calls for stronger, better-coordinated social protection systems in countries of origin and destination to protect migrant workers and their families before, during and after crises.

Cooperatives for sustainable development, social inclusion and peace

Together, they are changing their communities: How cooperatives are advancing decent work across South Asia

From women cotton farmers in Madhya Pradesh and domestic workers in Bihar to care workers in Nepal and nursery teachers in Sri Lanka, women workers are coming together to establish cooperatives, creating new opportunities for decent work, economic...

Emergency response

Rebuilding livelihoods after Cyclone Ditwah: ILO supports northern Sri Lankan farmers to restart production

ILO's recovery support strengthens resilience among cyclone Ditwah affected farmers in Sri Lanka's northern region.

Press Release

UN Peacebuilding Week highlights the role of inclusive public service in building peace

Inspired by the Human Library concept, 'Stories that connect; Participation, Inclusion and Peace' created a space for public sector officials and community members to share lived experiences and reflections on public service and inclusion.

Social Security

Sri Lanka: Employers submit roadmap to strengthen governance of social security institutions

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), with support from ILO ACTEMP and ITC-ILO, has presented a roadmap for strengthening governance of Sri Lanka’s social security institutions. Recent government reform proposals reflect key themes advanced...

Domestic workers

15 stories for 15 years of the Domestic Workers Convention

This collection brings together stories from across Asia and the Pacific to highlight progress made and the ongoing importance of protecting domestic workers’ rights and advancing decent work in the care economy.

Cross-regional dialogue platform launched on social protection for migrant workers along the Asia–Gulf corridor

The launch of the platform, co-chaired by the Philippines and the GCC Executive Bureau, sends a powerful message: effective social protection for migrant workers can only be achieved through dialogue and partnership between countries of origin and...

Background report on home-based and community-based care workers in Sri Lanka

This report evaluates the working conditions, rights, social protection, and health of home-based and community-based care workers in Sri Lanka. Based on national policy, research, and stakeholder inputs, it identifies key structural challenges and...

Brief

Employment and livelihoods recovery after Cyclone Ditwah In Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah’s labour market shock caused USD 18 million in income losses, threatening vulnerable informal workers and micro, small and medium enterprises.

OpEd

Healthy minds, safe workplaces: A shared responsibility for Sri Lanka’s future of work

The opinion editorial is jointly authored by Joni Simpson, Country Director, International Labour Organization Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives and Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, World Health Organization, Country Representative, Sri...

IMRF stakeholders strengthen commitments to wage and social protection for migrant workers

A high-level dialogue at the International Migration Review Forum 2026 explored practical ways to include migrant workers in wage and social protection systems across the migration corridor between Africa, Asia and the Gulf, with the support of the...

Rethinking social protection across borders for migrant domestic workers

A research event organized by the ILO STREAM Programme presented new research and practical solutions to ensure that those who provide care across the South Asia–GCC corridor are themselves protected and cared for.

Press Release

Colombo hosts sub-regional learning hub on decent work and the care economy

OpEd

Building resilient societies starts with strengthening the care economy

OpEd by, Michiko Miyamoto, Director of ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia and Country Office for India

International Labour Standards

Sri Lanka ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

Sri Lanka is the 55th ILO Member State to ratify Convention No. 190.

Our impact, their story.

Let’s talk it out

At Sri Lanka Railways, workplace forums based on social dialogue are creating a positive shift on-the ground.

Policy brief

Aligning Sri Lanka’s maternity protection framework with the ILO Convention No. 183

Policy brief on strengthening maternity protection in Sri Lanka through legal reforms.