News and articles
2014
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Press release
Tackling Poverty through Decent Work: Launch of the First Decent Work Country Profile for Pakistan
15 December 2014, Islamabad
On 15th December 2014, the Ministry of Overseas Pakistani’s and Human Resource Development (OP-HRD) in collaboration with the Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) and Pakistan Workers Federation (PWFF) and the ILO launched the country’s first Decent Work Country Profile which provides a comprehensive analysis on the status of decent work and gaps to be addressed . The profile covers the data period 2002-2013.
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News
Sheuly picks up role model award
15 December 2014,
Shuely Akter, a disabled sewing machine operator trained by the ILO/EU TVET Reform Project picked up a Platinum Role Model Award at the Bangladesh Social and Environmental Excellence Awards 2014 in Dhaka 9 December.
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Press release
Trade unions to promote decent work for domestic workers and elimination of child domestic labor
15 December 2014, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Key trade unions representatives from 11 countries will gather at the Regional Trade Union Workshop in Yogyakarta, to discuss innovative ways to reduce child domestic labor through the promotion of decent work for domestic workers.
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Press release
Decent work high on ILO Director-General’s agenda in Timor-Leste
15 December 2014, Jakarta, Indonesia
Guy Ryder to address major decent work issues in meetings with employers, workers and government during a 3-day visit
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Press release
ILO Director-General to visit Decent Work project and meet villagers in Kupang, Indonesia
13 December 2014, Jakarta, Indonesia
During his one-day visit, Guy Ryder will talk to rural villagers about their livelihoods and discuss labour issues with local government, employers, and workers representatives in NTT Province.
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Social Protection and Social Dialogue
Seoul Declaration bolsters commitment to expanding social protection and social dialogue
12 December 2014,
Key actors from around the globe pledge to promote social protection floors through social dialogue.
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Press release
ILO initial estimates reveal 800,000 workers affected by Hagupit; stands ready to assist through emergency employment
10 December 2014, Manila, Philippines
The ILO estimates 800,000 workers have been affected by Typhoon Hagupit, locally known as Ruby, with their source of livelihood damaged or disrupted overnight. In response, the ILO stands ready to allocate US$1.5 million and to support the government through emergency employment and sustainable livelihood.
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Press release
Women homeworkers to improve financial management skills for better financial security: 240 women homeworkers to be reached in Java and North Sumatra
10 December 2014, Jakarta, Indonesia
PT Sun Life Financial Indonesia (“Sun Life”, “Company”) today launched a series of training in partnership with ILO MAMPU Implementing Partners to educate women homeworkers on financial literacy using ILO modules. Homeworkers, commonly known as workers in the “putting out system” in Indonesia are mostly women, and are among the most disadvantaged workers. They work without formal contract or agreement in most cases and lack access to social and legal protection.
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Press release
Decent work high on ILO Director-General’s agenda in Indonesia
10 December 2014, Jakarta, Indonesia
Guy Ryder to address major job issues in meetings with employer, worker and government stakeholders during a 3-day visit
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Press release
Media Advisory - The ILO Director General to Meet with Vice Prime Minister and Key Labour Actors in Timor-Leste
09 December 2014, Dili, Timor-Leste
The Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr Guy Ryder, will visit Timor-Leste from 14 to 16 December 2014. This visit marks the first time that a Director General of the ILO will visit the country.