News and events
2021
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News
Road map towards the ratification of ILO Convention No. 188 to protect Indonesian fishers
10 March 2021
Fishing is recognized as a hazardous occupation with the highest incidence of occupational injuries and fatalities. As the biggest sending country for migrant fishers, Indonesia continue to find ways to provide better protection for its fishers.
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Our impact, their voices
Digital transformation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Center instructors
08 March 2021
Two female instructors at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centers in Central Java and South Kalimantan are pioneering the transformation of digital training in their regions. They are two participants in the ILO training programme with the Ministry of Manpower.
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COVID-19
TRIANGLE in ASEAN helps migrant workers hit by COVID-19
04 February 2021
With the support of its partners on the ground, TRIANGLE in ASEAN responded rapidly during 2020 to the immediate needs of returning migrant workers and those in the countries of destination impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Our impact, Their voices
Entrepreneurship in the time of COVID-19
01 February 2021
COVID-19 has closed the door on many face-to-face entrepreneurship opportunities. In India, an ILO business programme has gone online to help small-scale entrepreneurs get businesses up and running.
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Ship to Shore Rights
Decent work for fishing and seafood migrant workers in Asia Pacific
20 January 2021
European Union and United Nations continue efforts to support safe labour migration and decent work in the fishing and seafood processing sectors in South East Asia
2020
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Press release
ILO and Singapore cooperation on labour issues to continue
29 December 2020
Extension of Partnership Agreement between International Labour Organization and Singapore Ministry of Manpower will see continuation of collaboration and joint activities throughout the ASEAN region.
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APESO 2020
81 million jobs lost as COVID-19 creates turmoil in Asia-Pacific labour markets
15 December 2020
Pandemic leads to huge reduction in working hours, reverses job growth and pushes millions into working poverty.
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Global Wage Report 2020/21
Asia Pacific wage growth slows on COVID-19 impact: ILO Report
02 December 2020
Fallout from pandemic felt throughout the region, however pace of wage growth remains higher than global levels.
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Our impact, their voices
Building the engine of economic recovery
27 November 2020
International Labour Organization teams up with Indonesia’s Manado State Polytechnic to prepare the next-generation workforce of the tourism industry for the future
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Our impact, their voices
Paving their ways to online business: Story of two entrepreneurs with disabilities
26 November 2020
Two entrepreneurs with disabilities participated in ILO online shopping business administration and training became more confident in transitioning to online business. These are their stories.