News and press releases
This is a list of official ILO press releases, including those related to ILO activities in China and Mongolia. The most recent release can be found on top.
2021
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ILO research highlights massive COVID-19 impact on tourism employment in Asia and the Pacific
18 November 2021
Asia–Pacific tourism industry left reeling from job losses, deterioration in work quality and shifts towards increased informality.
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Social Protection Diagnostic Review and Financing Strategy Study for Mongolia
19 October 2021
ILO-led UN Joint Programme “Extending Social Protection to Herders with Enhanced Shock Responsiveness” begins its flagship study, Social Protection Diagnostic Review.
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ILO Led UN Joint Programme in Mongolia Contributes to 10 per cent increase to Herders’ Social Insurance Coverage in Target Soums
07 June 2021
Initial reports show that United Nations Joint Project (UNJP) on Extending Social Protection to Herders with Enhanced Shock Responsiveness directly and indirectly contributed to the increase in social and health insurance coverage of herders by 10 per cent in the target 5 soums in Zavkhan province as well as a national increase of 5% within one year of project implementation.
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First Steering Committee Meeting of the project takes place virtually
30 March 2021
2020
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The European Union will support Mongolia's employment sector transformation through technical assistance with UN agencies
22 December 2020
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A Joint Programme Launch in Mongolia: Extending Social Protection to Herders with Enhanced Shock Responsiveness
12 February 2020
The UN Joint Programme on Extending Social Protection to Herders with Enhanced Shock Responsiveness project was launched on February 12, 2020, Wednesday, in the Meeting Room of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.
2019
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NSO/ILO launches a report "SDG monitoring and Country Profile for Mongolia"
01 March 2019
The report compiles in one document all available data on decent work and SDG-related statistical and legal indicators.
2018
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Young Mongolians examine their future of work
23 November 2018
Young Mongolians gather to share their experiences and ideas on Future of Work to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mongolia’s membership to the ILO, and the upcoming ILO’s 100th anniversary in 2019.
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Mongolia celebrates 50th anniversary as ILO member State
24 May 2018
Today marks 50 years since Mongolia became a member of the International Labour Organization.
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EU/ILO/Mongolia Project on “Sustaining GSP-Plus Status by Strengthened National Capacities to Improve ILS Compliance and Reporting-Mongolia Phase 2 (GSP+3)” kicked off
22 May 2018
Ulaanbaatar/Mongolia (ILO News) – The ILO, government agencies, Mongolian Employers’ Federation (MONEF), Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU) and labour right advocates gathered today to discuss their joint action on forced labour, child labour and trafficking in persons for labour exploitation.
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Ms Claire Courteille-Mulder, Director for ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia has presented her credentials to Ms Battsetseg Batmunkh, Deputy Minsiter for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia.
22 May 2018
2017
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NHRCM, EU and ILO: Further progress on labour rights in SMEs good for employment quality, export and productivity
06 December 2017
With the support of the EU and the ILO, the National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia (NHRCM) conducted a research study on labour rights in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mongolia. On 6 December 2017, the NHRCM invites high-level representatives of the government, the ILO and the EU to discuss research findings and recommended actions.
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With the support of the EU and the ILO, MONEF launches Ready2Export tool to promote business exports
04 December 2017
The Mongolian Employers’ Federation (MONEF) is launching Ready2Export – a tool to help employers export their goods and services abroad by ensuring their business complies with international labour standards.
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MONEF validated a self-assessment tool kit to boost business compliance with fundamental principles and rights at work
19 October 2017
The ILO is supporting the efforts of the Mongolian Employers’ Federation (MONEF) within the framework of the EU-funded project “Sustaining GSP-Plus Status by Strengthened National Capacities to Improve ILS Compliance and Reporting – Mongolia (GSP+ Reporting)” to improve Mongolian businesses’ labour and business practices. In turn, this will enhance their ability to export goods to the EU.
2016
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My.Coop training package rolled out in Mongolia
16 June 2016
2015
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Mongolia ratifies the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)
16 December 2015
Mongolia is the 69th ILO member State to ratify the Convention.
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NO to child labour – YES to quality education!
12 June 2015
UNICEF and ILO in Mongolia jointly mark this day by highlighting the need to ensure access to quality education and investment in the teaching profession.
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New report on future of social protection in Mongolia launched
15 May 2015
The report, “Social protection assessment based national dialogue: Definition and cost of Social protection floor in Mongolia”, was launched by the United Nations in Mongolia, the International Labour Organization ILO), the Ministry of Population Development and Social Protection (MPDSP) and the Ministry of Labour (MOL), at a meeting attended by more than 130 participants.
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Urgent action needed to strengthen Mongolia's small businesses
11 March 2015
Mongolia’s economy is one of the fastest-growing in the world, but the continued expansion of the informal sector remains a significant barrier to the country’s future economic success, according to a new report launched today in Ulaanbaatar.
2014
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ILO and Mongolia take cooperation to the next level
16 September 2014
Mongolia and the ILO recently agreed to jointly promote decent employment in small- and medium sized enterprises operating in selected economic sectors. ILO is adapting some of its global tools for enterprise development and skills training to the Mongolian environment.