All ILO Newsroom content
December 2023
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Opinion editorial
Indonesian migrant workers' precariousness in sea-based sectors
18 December 2023
An opinion editorial by Mi Zhou, Chief Technical Advisor of the ILO Ship to Shore Rights Southeast Asia programme, published by the Antara News on 18 December.
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Skills for migrant workers
Unlocking new horizons – Enhancing skills of Sri Lankan migrant workers
18 December 2023
For many Sri Lankan returnee and aspirant migrant workers acquiring new skills create new possibilities for stable, and better paying decent work opportunities. ILO supported training programme focused on the care sector is opening a world of opportunities for secure employment and safe migration pathways.
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Official visit
ILO Director-General: Saudi labour market reforms pivotal for advancing social justice and development in the Kingdom
14 December 2023
Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, accompanied by Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat and the Director-General’s Senior Advisor for Africa and Arab States Chad Blackman, met with government, employer and worker representatives and attended the Global Labour Market Conference in Riyadh.
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Article
Bhutanese refugee siblings in Nepal invest on diverse business ideas while supporting and inspiring each other
14 December 2023
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2023 Global Refugee Forum
Scale up decent work for refugees and host communities says ILO
13 December 2023
The key role of employment in building the self-reliance of refugees and strengthening their protection was discussed at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum.
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Article
Portraits from PROSPECTS - Visualizing change in host and refugee communities
13 December 2023
Depicting stories of host and refugee individuals with improved self-reliance and resilience, an exhibition led by ILO PROSPECTS programme at the colonnade of ILO Headquarters will underpin ILO’s approaches promoting inclusive socio-economic growth and decent work for both host and forcibly displaced communities. The exhibition will be on from 14 December to 11 January in its first phase.
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Empowerment through skills development
Bridging the Skills Gap in Lebanon's Poultry Sector
11 December 2023
The training programme, run by the ILO and AVSI Foundation, adopted a holistic approach, merging theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience for the enhancement of decent working conditions across the sector
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Human Rights Day
75 Years of Human Rights and Labour Advocacy
10 December 2023
On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ILO Convention 87, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo calls for intensified efforts to promote and protect these rights and collectively strive for a future grounded in human dignity, freedom, and social justice.
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Macroeconomics
Major reform of macroeconomics proposed to address 21st century social and environmental challenges at greater scale and speed
08 December 2023
ILO Research Director Richard Samans' book calls for a macroeconomic overhaul, prioritizing societal well-being and robust policy over mere economic growth, to bridge the gap between wealth and living standards.
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Article
A transformative journey: the ILO's financial education training of trainers programme
06 December 2023
From 23 October to 24 November 2023, Sophie Evans participated in the ILO's financial education training of trainers programme. In this article, she reflects on her experience and the programme's unique methodology, training materials and impact.