News and articles
2023
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16 days of activism against gender-based violence
ILO supports the deliberation of law on violence and harassment in the world of work in Timor-Leste
29 November 2023, Dili, Timor-Leste
The government of Timor-Leste, with support from the ILO’s Spotlight Initiative project in Timor-Leste, is in the process of finalizing the drafting law on violence and harassment in the world of work.
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16 days of activism against gender-based violence
ILO joins forces with Timor-Leste Trade Union Confederation to end violence against women
27 November 2023, Dili, Timor-Leste
The Timor-Leste Trade Union Confederation (KSTL), with support from the ILO Spotlight Initiative in Timor-Leste, has been actively promoted the elimination of violence against women at both community and company levels.
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© ILO 2023
Social security
Actuarial capacity of social security institutions boosted in Asia and the Pacific
27 November 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
Regional actuarial valuation training builds skills and management capacity for social security institutions in the region to support evidence-based policy making.
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© Ivy Love Rigon/ILO 2023
Press release
ILO’s Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme launches “Safety and Health at Sea” board game
22 November 2023, Manila, Philippines
This innovative board game aims to equip workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors with essential knowledge about occupational safety and health
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© Phimmasone/MoLSW 2023
Occupational safety and health
Lao People’s Democratic Republic has now made important steps towards development of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legal framework
22 November 2023, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Tripartite partners reviewed and discussed the ILO comparative analysis of the Lao OSH legislation.
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© ILO 2023
Press release
International Labour Organization opens office in Vanuatu
21 November 2023,
New office in the Pacific Island Country will support work on climate change, migration and human security.
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Care economy
Towards golden Indonesia with equality in care work
21 November 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO organizes an interactive discussion session examining the key findings of its workers' perception survey on care work, conducted in collaboration with KataData Insight Centre.
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© ILO 2023
Employment promotion
National Career and Productivity Fair 2023 helps fill over 20,000 job vacancies in Cambodia
17 November 2023, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
ILO supports major event which helps bridge gap between vacancies and job seekers.
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News
Indonesian Ministry of Manpower appreciates ILO technical assistances on various employment issues
17 November 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste and the Indonesian Minister of Manpower conducted a courtesy meeting in Jakarta to continue strengthening the collaboration between ILO and the Ministry of Manpower.
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Care economy
Indonesian women are still obliged to quit their paid jobs due to caring responsibilities
15 November 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO is launching findings of its workers’ perception survey on care work. The survey is conducted to support the development process of Indonesia’s Road Map and National Action Plan on Care Economy.