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A single mother, starting her journey as a storekeeper, Ranjana, A., now employs 10 other women in her own business venture, as she strives to give her daughter a better future. © Reza Akram/ILO

Sri Lanka’s rich history with the International Labour Organization (ILO) stretches over 75 years. The island-nation became a member of the ILO soon after its independence, in 1948, with the country office established in 1984.

As the only united nations entity dedicated to the world of work, the ILO is built on the foundation of tripartism and social dialogue. ILO efforts in the country are closely aligned with national priorities, and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, and are rooted in advancing social justice and decent work for all Sri Lankan people.

Learn more about ILO's work and impact in Sri Lanka here

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ILO promotes stronger links between trade, investment and decent work in Asia-Pacific
Cashier at local supermarket.

News

ILO promotes stronger links between trade, investment and decent work in Asia-Pacific

Sri Lanka strengthens wage-setting institutions with International Labour Organization support
Sri Lankan worker in a fabric factory

Sri Lanka strengthens wage-setting institutions with International Labour Organization support

Projects and programmes

Ensuring integration of occupational safety and health within the GFC Implementation Programmes

Safety + Health for All

Ensuring integration of occupational safety and health within the GFC Implementation Programmes

Resilient plantations: Advancing workers’ safety, health, and livelihood recovery

Project

Resilient plantations: Advancing workers’ safety, health, and livelihood recovery

Publications

Background report on home-based and community-based care workers in Sri Lanka

Background report on home-based and community-based care workers in Sri Lanka

Employment and livelihoods recovery after Cyclone Ditwah In Sri Lanka

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Employment and livelihoods recovery after Cyclone Ditwah In Sri Lanka

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ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives

202 - 204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 7,
Sri Lanka