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Labour migration

Ensuring fair recruitment through the Qatar Visa Center in Sri Lanka

ILO brings together government, trade unions and civil society to discuss progress on fair recruitment through Qatar Visa Centers.

Op-Ed for World Day Against Child Labour 2019

“To be a child is to be a dreamer”

Not be breadwinners or burdened with adult responsibility. An opinion editorial by Ms Simrin Singh, Country Director, ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Children should work on their dreams, not on fields !

World Day Against Child Labour is marked on 12 June. Its theme in 2019 is children should work on their dreams, not on fields.

Sri Lanka - Country baseline under the ILO Declaration Annual Review (2017-2018)

LEED+: Towards inclusive growth strategies for the conflict-affected communities in Sri Lanka

A series of meetings and site visits were conducted to identify key future activities of the ILO's LEED+ programme.

News update

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) sensitize journalists on fair recruitment and...

On 4th of April, ILO in collaboration with International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Free Media Movement (FMM) facilitated an Editorial Round Table discussion for editors of local media followed by a two-day training program for 25...

Press release

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Commemorates a Century of Advancing Social Justice and Decent Work

In Sri Lanka, themes of future of work and the best of young Sri Lankan talent took centre stage as the ILO marked its 100th year with a colourful centenary event in Colombo. The centenary celebrations were graced by His Excellency, Maithripala...

Forced labour

Sri Lanka renews commitment to combat forced labour

Sri Lanka has ratified the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention becoming the 31st ILO Member State to do so.

Reporting on forced labour and fair recruitment: An ILO toolkit for Sri Lankan Journalists

This toolkit was created to help Sri Lanka journalists report on fair recruitment and forced labour. It was created by the International Federation of Journalists and the Free Media Movement in Sri Lanka.

ILO100

ILO 24-hour global tour of centenary celebrations to stop in seven countries in Asia-Pacific

On 11 April 1919, ILO’s constitution was adopted in Paris. 100 years later, the diversity and reach of ILO’s work will be showcased in a global live show, webcast from 24 locations in 24 hours, as part of the organisation’s centenary celebrations....

Press release

Marking a centenary of service to the world: ILO celebrates with communities in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the ILO marks its 71st year of partnership. In light of its long-term engagement with the people of Sri Lanka, including in the Northern Province, the ILO celebrated its centenary across the North between 18th and 19th March 2019.

Press release

“The Future of Work in Sri Lanka” report launch

Shaping technology transitions for a brighter future

Future of Work in Sri Lanka: Shaping technology transitions for a brighter future

What impact will emerging technologies associated with 4IR have on the future world of work in Sri Lanka? Who will be the winners and losers and what can governments, industry, and citizens do to prepare for the changes that lie ahead? In...

Country leaflet

The ILO in Sri Lanka

This Country Leaflet gives an overview of ILO activities in Sri Lanka. It summarizes the ILO’s history in the country, and outlines the work undertaken by the ILO in cooperation with the government and social partners on a wide range of work and...

Sri Lanka’s first ever ‘eco-recommended’ fisheries

With the support of the ILO Local Empowerment through Economic Development (LEED) project funded by the Australian government, two blue swimming crab fisheries in Sri Lanka become the country’s first ever ‘eco-recommended’ fisheries. The five-year...

Publication

Exports to jobs: Boosting the gains from trade in South Asia

The report, jointly produced by the World Bank and the International Labour Organization (ILO), breaks new ground in examining the impact of exports on local labor markets in South Asia.

Trade and employment

ILO/World Bank: Increased exports in Sri Lanka can improve jobs, raise wages

Message from UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth

Video message from Ms Jayathma Wickramanayake, UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth

News update

ILO supports flood-affected micro, small and medium enterprises in Ratnapura

Under ILO’s global flagship “Jobs for Peace and Resilience” programme, immediate flood support was given to 69 entrepreneurs in the Ratnapura Division to restart their businesses on 21st January 2019.

News update

ILO Boosts Disaster Resilience of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka

With the support from Government of Japan ILO assist in strengthening climate change resilience and disaster recovery within Sri Lanka’s MSME sector.