News and articles
2022
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Forced labour
New employers guide will support Malaysian rubber industry in fight against forced labour
08 August 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The guide is produced by the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and through the support of the European Union. It provides practical guidance to employers in the rubber industry in Malaysia, particularly those employing migrant workers, on how to identify risks of forced labour in the recruitment, employment and sourcing practices, and how to effectively address, prevent and eliminate these risks.
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Decent Work Country Programme IV (2023-2027)
Provincial Tripartite-plus Consultation - Karachi
03 August 2022, Karachi, Pakistan
Government, Workers, Employers and other stakeholders set out priorities for labour market for the next five years
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© ILO/M. Crozet 2022
Job losses
New ILO estimates show Myanmar remains deeply affected by job losses in first half of 2022
01 August 2022, Bangkok, Thailand
Employment remains well below 2020 levels while productivity levels contract further and job quality deteriorates.
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Press release
Statement by ILO's Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific to mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons
30 July 2022,
Ms Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa, the Regional Director, ILO Asia Pacific, met with grassroot organisers of SEWA union in Delhi. Supported by ILO’s Work in Freedom programme in India since 2014, SEWA organisers provided an overview of work done, COVID-19’s impact and demands of domestic workers in India.
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Press release
International Conference on the Future of Social Security for New Forms of Work
29 July 2022,
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Skills Challenge Innovation Call
Five awards up for grabs for equality and diversity prototypes in Malaysia’s TVET
29 July 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The ILO’s 1st Malaysia Skills Challenge Innovation Call searches for innovative ideas and solutions to enhance gender equality and social inclusion in TVET and training institutions.
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News
National consultation workshop on promoting sustainable and responsible business practices in Nepal
28 July 2022,
On 17 June 2022, the ILO facilitated - at the request of the newly appointed national focal point for the promotion of the MNE Declaration in Nepal - a national consultation workshop on promoting sustainable and responsible business practices in line with the MNE Declaration bringing together various national stakeholders.
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Press release
The ILO supports the young generation in China for a brighter future
25 July 2022,
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Press release
Ensuring the protection of Indonesian migrant workers through the integration of the Migrant Worker Resources Center (MRC) Services with the Gender-Responsive One-Roof Integrated Services (LTSA) in Blitar District
25 July 2022, Blitar, East Java, Indonesia
The Ministry of Manpower, together with the Blitar District Government, the joint ILO-UN Women’s Safe and Fair Programme, the European Union, the Confederation of All Indonesian Labour Unions (KSBSI) and the Indonesian Women Coalition of East Java Region will launch the Gender-Responsive Information Center and One-Roof Integrated Services (Migrant Worker Resource Center /MRC) of Blitar District, East Java.
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Forced Labour
Japan reinforces its commitment to fight against forced labour
19 July 2022,
Japan becomes the 177th Member State to ratify Convention No. 105