News and events
2021
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ILO in action
Decent work for migrant workers in South East Asia's fishing industry
06 September 2021
Standing outside a fishing port near Bangkok, Thailand, Chief technical Advisor, Mi Zhou explains how the ILO’s Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia project, funded by the European Union, promotes regular and safe labour migration and decent work for migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors in the region.
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Press release
International Labour Organization and J.P. Morgan launch new initiative to support women entrepreneurs in Thailand
23 June 2021
The project will ensure women entrepreneurs have the right tools to recover sustainably from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Press release
ILO teams with J.P Morgan to support women entrepreneurs
18 May 2021
Women entrepreneurs in Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand looking to recover from the pandemic and build long-term business resilience can receive support through a new initiative launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and JPMorgan Chase Foundation.
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Press release
The ILO and JPMorgan Chase Foundation join forces to support women entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19
02 February 2021
The ILO and JPMorgan Chase Foundation have signed a new agreement for the ILO to implement the ‘Rebuilding Better: Fostering Business Resilience Post-COVID-19’ project. Targeting women entrepreneurs in Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand, the project will provide support for businesses to recover from the pandemic and adopt more sustainable and resilient business models.
2020
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Press release
Joint UN Programme To Support Collaboration and Effective Labour Migration Governance Launched on Eve of International Migrants Day
17 December 2020
The programme will work closely with the 12 member states of the Colombo Process to facilitate international co-operation on labour migration issues across South, South East and East Asia.
2018
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© ILO/Marcel Crozet 2022
Partnering in Asia
Promoting responsible supply chains in Asia
22 March 2018
A new joint action by the European Union, the ILO and the OECD on responsible supply chains will promote corporate social responsibility (CSR)/responsible business conduct (RBC) with regard to decent work, environmental sustainability and respect for human rights.