Publications on labour migration
March 2022
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Migrant workers
Cost of recruitment in the Indonesia–Malaysia migration corridor: Employer perspectives from participating plantation companies
15 March 2022
This study looks into the recruitment costs borne by select companies that employ migrant workers in Malaysian palm oil plantations. It examines the companies’ roles and the processes involved in the recruitment of migrant workers; identifies the costs borne by these companies; and identifies good practices and areas for improvement.
November 2021
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Publication
Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers, Refugees, and their Families: Guide for Policymakers and Practitioners
08 November 2021
This new ILO global Guide provides an overview of policy options and country practices to extend social protection to migrant workers, refugees and their families.
June 2020
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Brief
Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon
28 June 2020
This brief provides evidence of the impact of the pandemic on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon, shedding light on some of the most pressing issues facing workers and enterprises.
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Impact of COVID-19 on Nepali Migrant Workers: Protecting Nepali Migrant Workers during the Health and Economic Crisis
10 June 2020
The brief provides information on impact of the health and economic crisis arising from the COVID-19 pandemic on Nepali migrant workers and identifies a number of key recommendations to assist governments and other stakeholders in designing COVID-19 policy responses that can help to ensure the protection of migrant workers.
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Research Brief
The effects of COVID‑19 on trade and global supply chains
03 June 2020
The purpose of this brief is to provide an analysis of the near-term effects of the COVID‑19 pandemic on enterprises and workers engaged in trade and GSC-related activities and to explore the medium and long-term implications of the pandemic on supply-chain sustainability and implications for the world of work.
July 2016
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Publication
Including HIV in public and private sector insurance policies and products
14 July 2016
This brief is to help public and private sector insurance/social protection providers as well as other stakeholders engaged in the HIV response to work together for expanding the insurance coverage for PLHIV.
January 2016
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Publication
Labor Migration in Asia: Building effective institutions
26 January 2016
This report analyzes the institutions and structures that govern labor migration in Asia. It considers the important role of governments and other stakeholders in both labor-destination countries such as Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore, and labor-sending countries such as India, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. Key issues are the extent to which these structures provide an orderly process for the movement of people between countries and whether the rights and the welfare of workers are protected.
August 2014
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Publication
Travel smart - Work smart: A guide for migrant workers in Malaysia
04 August 2014
The information in this booklet can help you feel more secure, work safely and profitably, and avoid exploitation and abuse.
June 2014
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Publication
Travel smart - Work smart: A guide for migrant workers in Thailand
25 June 2014
The information in this booklet can help you feel more secure, work safely and profitably, and avoid exploitation and abuse.
November 2013
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Publication
Cooperating out of HIV and AIDS
13 November 2013
After more than 30 years of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, “the world has turned the corner – it has halted and begun to reverse the spread of HIV”. HIV is no longer a death sentence; due to scientific and medical advances, effective treatment is available for managing HIV just as any other chronic health condition.