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Standard contract of employment for domestic workers in Sri Lanka

The standard employment contract launched by ILO Sri Lanka is a milestone tool for recognizing domestic workers' rights and promoting decent work

Press Release

Policy dialogue targets growth in Sri Lanka's Northern Province

Stakeholders discuss practical steps to unlock the region’s economic growth potential.

ILC.113/CAN/PV.6/Sri Lanka-C.138

CAN 2025 - Discussion of individual case: Sri Lanka C.138

Committee on the Application of Standards - ILC, 113th session, 2025

ILC.113/CAN/PV.6 Sri Lanka-C.138

Amended PV - PV.6 Sri Lanka C.138- 5 June 2025 / PV amendé - PV.6 Sri Lanka C.138- 5 juin 2025 / Actas literales enmendadas - PV.6 Sri...

ILC.113/CAN/PV.6 Sri Lanka-C.138

Draft PV - PV.6 Sri Lanka C.138- 5 June 2025 / Projet de PV - PV.6 Sri Lanka C.138- 5 juin 2025 / Proyecto de actas literales - PV.6 Sri...

Committee members may submit corrections to their own statements appearing in this draft PV to the secretariat by e-mail to [email protected] by Monday 9 June at 10.00 am. Delegates are invited to consult Annex 3 of document D.1 on procedure for...

Factsheet

Key information - Promoting and building social protection in South Asia

This factsheet provides key objectives and outcomes of the Government of Japan-funded 'Promoting and Building Social Protection in South Asia' project.

Press Release

Growing resilience in Sri Lanka’s north: ILO launches a new project with support from Australia and Norway

Focusing on creating lasting and inclusive employment through climate-resilient agriculture and aquaculture, social empowerment, and market system development, the initiative will be implemented from 2025 - 2028.

Care Economy

Unlocking the potential of care cooperatives in Sri Lanka

The Department of Cooperatives and ILO launch landmark initiative to advance the care economy in Sri Lanka through cooperative models. Key events and learning opportunities brought together stakeholders to explore how care cooperatives can drive...

ILC.113/CAN/D/Sri Lanka-C.138

Information on the application of ratified Conventions supplied by governments on the list of individual cases (Sri Lanka, C.138, CAN 2025)

Research Report

Growth diagnostic study of Sri Lanka's Northern province

The study identifies key barriers to Northern Sri Lanka’s growth, offering strategies to boost inclusive development through SME support, infrastructure, finance access, and policy reforms.

Empowering South Asia’s Youth for a Greener Future: ILO and UNICEF held a regional webinar on Skills for Green Jobs

The webinar spotlighted the urgent need to equip South Asia’s youth with skills required for a just transition to environmentally sustainable economies

Research Report

Innovative approaches to formalization in Asia and the Pacific: Background report to ILO Asia and the Pacific Tripartite Regional Knowledge...

This report showcases a wide range of innovations that are taking place across Asia and the Pacific to tackle informality, ranging from state-of-the-art use of technology to facilitate formalization, to community-based approaches to protect workers...

Compendium of good practices from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Building a safe and healthy working environment in South Asian plantations

This compendium highlights the key practices from project interventions, offering practical guidance for improving workplace conditions in plantations. It serves as a valuable resource for governments, employers, and workers, and a model for...

Revising the formulas for dispute resolution in Sri Lanka’s education sector

Sri Lanka's vast and complex education sector boasts high-literacy rates and near universal enrolment, yet faces  deep-rooted challenges and systemic gaps, worsened by COVID-19 and economic crises. In any such multifaceted system, disputes can...

Photo-story

Revising the formulas for dispute resolution in Sri Lanka’s education sector

Sri Lanka’s education sector has high literacy and enrolment, but faces deep challenges worsened by crises. The ILO is promoting workplace forums to resolve disputes and improve equity, labour peace, and service delivery in key sectors.

Video

Sri Lanka’s next generation of women seafarers are ready to set sail

Vulnerable and marginalized Sri Lankan youth, including women, are learning how to become seafarers, thanks to an ILO work-based learning programme, funded by the Government of Japan.

Strengthening Sri Lankan employers in uncertain times: Key takeaways from the 2024 Employers' Symposium

Report

Assessment of the realization of the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment in the rubber sector in Sri Lanka

Analytical summary

Major accomplishments

Safety and Health for All Plantation Workers in South Asia

ILO's new Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific takes office

Kaori Nakamura-Osaka serves as Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the International Labour Organization’s Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand.