All resources: Sri Lanka

Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment)Act, No. 24 of 2006

ILO Meeting to discuss ways to improve skills development in Asia-Pacific

An International Labour Organization (ILO) meeting is expected to roll out new action plans to improve skills development in Asia and the Pacific.

Leaving No One Behind: Reaching Key Populations through workplace action on HIV and AIDS

This literature review was commissioned to contribute to the body of knowledge on reaching key populations with HIV services. It sought to demonstrate how the workplace and/or the workforce could be creatively used to increase access to HIV services...

HIV and Social protection

Bold move in Sri Lanka lets people with HIV get health coverage

For the first time, leading insurance firms in Sri Lanka will cover HIV-related medical costs. The move – spearheaded by the ILO – means increased access to treatment and a better quality of life for HIV-positive patients and their families.

Kegalle District declares a Child Labour Free Zone

Kegalle District declares a Child Labour Free Zone by 2016 to mark World Day Against Child Labour

World Day Against Child Labour - 12th June 2014

“All Together Against Child Labour” – World Day Against Child Labour 2014

South Asia Coordinating Group on Action against Violence against Children(SACG)

South Asia Initiative to End Violence against Children (SAIEVAC)

ILO coordinates the visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights of migrants to Sri Lanka

The International Labour Office Colombo coordinates the visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights of migrants to Sri Lanka

Strengthening grievance and complaint handling mechanisms to address migrant worker grievances in Sri Lanka

A review of grievance handling mechanisms for migrant workers in Sri Lanka and in countries of destination.

Operational Manual for Labour Sections of Sri Lankan Diplomatic Missions in Destination Countries

This Manual concentrates on services that are provided by Sri Lankan Diplomatic Missions pertaining to the process of labour migration and the associated concerns of migrant workers.

Recruitment practices of employment agencies recruiting migrant workers

A review aimed at improving recruitment regulations and drafting recruitment guidelines.

Reintegration with home community: Perspectives of returnee migrant workers in Sri Lanka

The research study on returnee migrant workers undertaken by the Social Policy Analysis and Research Centre of the University of Colombo was conducted during January-September 2012

Safe labour migration information guide

This booklet forms an information resource not only for government officers at District, Divisional and village level but also for all stakeholders working towards the empowerment and protection of migrant workers of Sri Lanka.

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...

World Day for Safety and Health - 28th April

“Safety and health in the use of chemicals at work“ – World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2014equality”

World Day for Safety and Health - 28th April 2014

By Mr Donglin Li, Director, ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives

International Women’s Day 2014 - 8 March

Message from ILO Director-General : “We join our efforts with all who are striving for gender equality”

ILO Asisstant Director General & Regional Director for Aisa and the Pacific Visits Colombo

The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Mr Yoshiteru Uramoto, visited Sri Lanka from 5 to 6 February 2014, at the invitation of the Ministry of Labour and Labour...

Background Brief No.4 - September 2013

Green Jobs Programme for Asia and the Pacific

This background brief provides a summary of the latest news, activities and events from the ILO Green Jobs Programme for Asia and the Pacific up to September 2013.