Publications on labour migration
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.
November 2021
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Diagnosis on informality in targeted intervention areas of the PROSPECTS programme in Uganda
09 November 2021
In 2020, the ILO commissioned a study on the informal economy in the forced displacement context in Uganda. The aim of the study was to assess drivers of informality in refugee settlements and host communities in targeted regions of the PROSPECTS programme and identify opportunities to improve working conditions and reduce informality among these target groups.
March 2021
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Terms of Reference – Individual Consultants / Service Providers
11 March 2021
Review of National Policy, Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks, and Practice: A Baseline Study for Sudan
November 2020
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Call for proposals from organisations to manage competitive business grants to support cassava and sesame value chain actors, targeting host communities and refugees in Arua, Madi- Okollo and Terego
06 November 2020
September 2020
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Publication
Call for proposal - Applications to Conduct a Diagnosis on Informality in Targeted Intervention Areas of the PROSPECTS Programme in Uganda
17 September 2020
August 2020
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Publication
UNAIDS calls on governments to strengthen HIV-sensitive social protection responses to the COVID-19 pandemic
28 August 2020
UNAIDS calls on governments to live up to their commitment to develop nationally owned and led social protection systems for all, including floors; and scale up and progressively enhance coverage, adequacy and comprehensiveness, thereby improving the responsiveness and quality of interventions to address the needs and vulnerabilities of people living with HIV.
July 2016
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MDW Information Guide
Information Guide for Domestic Workers in Zimbabwe
22 July 2016
As part of the GAP-MDW Zimbabwe/Lesotho-South Africa migration corridor project, this information guide has been created for domestic workers in Zimbabwe.
April 2014
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Publication
Assessment of the impact of Syrian refugees in Lebanon and their employment profile
01 April 2014
In order to assess the impact and identify the ramifications of an increasing number of Syrian refugees (many of whom will be seeking work) the ILO implemented an assessment of their impact and a survey of their employment status in four regions (Akkar, Tripoli, Beqaa, and the South). The objective was to provide a better understanding of the evolving situation of increasing numbers of Syrian refugees.
July 2012
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Publication
Desk review of research on HIV/AIDS in the world of work
31 July 2012
This desk review was conducted by ILO/AIDS as part of the Inter-Agency Task Team on HIV workplace policies/programmes and private sector engagement (IATT/WPPS). It is based primarily on the research documents shared by the IATT members, covering vulnerability studies, stigma and discrimination studies, impact and cost-benefit studies.
February 2012
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Publication
Responsible contracting: An approach aimed at improving social and labour practices in the property services sector
09 February 2012
Research paper on the property services sector, and in particular on the provision of cleaning and security services, prepared as background for an ILO meeting on Private employment agencies in private services sectors, 18–19 October 2011.