Publications on Equality and discrimination
April 2022
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Publication
Understanding patterns of structural discrimination of migrant and other workers in some countries of South and West Asia
19 April 2022
This background paper reviews the literature that sheds light on the structural patterns of discrimination against migrant workers in some countries of South and West Asia. It also articulates recommendations that would help officials in UN agencies, international organizations, constituents and other civil society individuals and groups, while referring to the existing evidence of structural discrimination to support the application of international labour standards.
February 2022
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Publication
Collective bargaining outcomes on gender equality in France
28 February 2022
July 2021
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Policy Brief
Building Forward Fairer: Women’s rights to work and at work at the core of the COVID-19 recovery
19 July 2021
This policy brief provides an outlook of where women stand in the labour market after more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 2020
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The Business Case for Change
Leading to Success: the business case for women in business and management in the Philippines
18 September 2020
The country brief demonstrates the business case for gender diversity in management and workplace gender equality in the Philippines considering the COVID-19 context.
April 2020
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Publication
Executive Summary of Fair employment at the workplace: A case study on HIV in five Chinese-owned companies in Kampala, Uganda
29 April 2020
June 2019
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Publication
Research on Promoting Fair Employment for People Living with HIV in China
05 June 2019
HIV related stigma and discrimination are particularly pronounced in three areas, employment, access to medical treatment and confidentiality, according to ILO reports of 2011. Employment discrimination is one of the greatest concerns of People Living with HIV in China today.
May 2019
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Publication
Information paper on protection against sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC) discrimination
13 May 2019
This paper sets out and analyses the law and practice of ILO member States in relation to discrimination in employment and occupation on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC).
December 2015
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Publication
Indigenous Peoples in the World of Work in Asia and the Pacific: A Status Report
01 December 2015
Concerns for indigenous peoples’ rights and well-being are an integral part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which seeks to tackle poverty and inequality by empowering groups experiencing socioeconomic vulnerability. This report compiles, systematizes and analyses information on indigenous peoples in the world of work in 14 countries in Asia and the Pacific.
November 2015
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Publication
Decent work for persons with disabilities: promoting rights in the global development agenda
30 November 2015
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Publication
Moving towards disability inclusion: Stories of change
09 November 2015
The stories presented in this publication illustrate how the ILO-Irish Aid Partnership Programme through the PROPEL project is promoting employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. PROPEL operates in Ethiopia, China, Indonesia, Viet Nam and Zambia.