All resources: Sri Lanka

Migrant workers

Protecting and promoting migrant workers' rights through enhanced engagement by state officials, trade union members, and civil society...

The ILO in Sri Lanka through its Safe Labour Migration Project (Phase IV) supported by the Government of Switzerland, is collaborating with HELVETAS to capacitate state officials, trade unionists, and civil society partners engaged in migrant rights...

South Asia Qualifications Referencing Framework: Technical Meeting#2

Building a safe business

'Know About Business’ (KAB) e-Campus

Introducing “Know About Business” (KAB) e-Campus to Sri Lankan Youth

Know About Business (KAB) is an entrepreneurship education programme developed by the -The KAB e-Campus, launched in June 2022, is targeted at Sri Lankan youth aged 15 – 24, and is part of the South Asia Leadership in Entrepreneurship (SALE)...

Harmonisation of skills and qualifications

Towards a South Asian Qualification Reference Framework

The International Labour Organization for Sri Lanka and the Maldives (ILO) jointly with Sri Lanka's Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) hosted a virtual awareness session on the South Asian Qualification Reference Framework (SAQRF)...

Programme Brief for GOALS

Programme Brief for GOALS

The ILO’s LEED+ Approach

Strengthening women's economic empowerment and access to Decent Work in Sri Lanka's Northern province

At the core of women's economic empowerment is access and agency; while access to skills, resources, services, and market opportunities is one aspect of advancement, the other, agency is about the power of decision-making. This document provides a...

Proper OSH mechanisms ensure all workers and employers benefit from safe and healthy workplaces

Opening remarks by Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO/DWT-CO-New Delhi at the three country OSH training workshop for plantation sector and introduction and application of WIND and WISE training methodologies.

Concept Note: Three Country OSH Training Workshop for Plantation Sector and Introduction and Application of Training Methodologies

Agenda items

Agenda: Strengthening public sector dispute prevention/resolution through social dialogue and workplace cooperation

South Asian countries affirm need for a regional Qualifications Reference Framework for enabling the movement of skilled workers across...

Opening address by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at the First Technical Meeting - South Asia Qualifications Reference Framework.

South Asia Qualifications Referencing Framework: Technical Meeting#1

Under the auspices of GOALS (Governance of Labour Migration in South and South East Asia) ILO is assisting South Asian member states, through a consultative process to develop and implement Regional Qualifications Framework. As part of this...

Joint Media Release - South Asia Member States working together to develop a regional qualifications reference framework

Better Work partners with Sri Lankan industry stakeholders

The ILO and IFC’s Better Work programme is launching an ambitious intervention in Sri Lanka, with the support of the European Union.

Our impact, their stories

Sowing seeds of change

It takes thick skin and hard work to succeed as a woman farmer in Sri Lanka. From cultivating her backyard to breaking norms, Raasarathinam Arulrahini shares her journey.

Launch of ILO 's report on the “Impact of COVID-19 on nexus between climate change and labour migration in selected South Asian countries:...

On 25 January 2022, the ILO launched an exploratory study considering the impact of COVID-19 on the nexus between climate change and labour migration in selected South Asian countries, particularly India, Bangladesh and Nepal. The study aimed to...

European Parliament meeting

ILO participates in European Parliament exchange on human and labour rights in Sri Lanka

WESO Trends 2022

ILO downgrades labour market recovery forecast for 2022

The ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2022 report warns of a slow and uncertain recovery, as the pandemic continues to have a significant impact on global labour markets.

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...