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  1. Supporting efforts in Fiji to return children back to school safely

    25 January 2022

    ILO in partnership with the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation, Fiji Trade Union Congress and Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations are working together to support continued coordinated efforts in Fiji to see that every child returns to school.

  2. ILO supports micro, small and medium enterprises leverage reopening of borders in Fiji

    29 November 2021

    With Fiji’s international borders opening up to tourists this week and hundreds of businesses around the country having safely resumed operations, there has been a high demand for Business Development Services by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMSEs)

  3. Solomon Islands committed to developing a gender-responsive National Employment Policy

    16 September 2021

    The ILO in partnership with the Government of Solomon Islands has completed a virtual seminar in Solomon Islands to support the design and formulation of the national employment policy (NEP) for inclusive structural transformation and environmental sustainability which took place from the 14 – 16 September 2021.

  4. Solomon Islands National Employment Policy Seminar 2021

    14 September 2021

    ILO in partnership with Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration are running a three-day workshop in Solomon Islands to support the design and formulation of the national employment policy (NEP) for inclusive structural transformation and environmental sustainability.

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  1. ILO, UNICEF and the Fijian media join hands to strengthen reporting on child safety and protection

    29 April 2022

    The ILO, together with UNICEF, held a two-day training workshop for journalists in Fiji on reporting on child abuse, neglect, exploitation, and child labour to support in ensuring safety and well-being for all children in media reporting.

  2. 2nd Dialogue between MSMEs and Government contributes to a major breakthrough

    07 February 2022

    The ILO continues to promote social dialogue between MSME’s and the Fijian Government, to collectively discuss challenges and develop solutions through policies that will enhance COVID-19 recovery, decent jobs and economic growth.

  3. Creative-prenures benefit from Palau market

    20 December 2021

    The initiative was technically supported and funded by the United Nations joint Informal Economies Recovery Project with the support of the Palau Chamber of Commerce.

  4. Summary report published reviewing the Seasonal Worker Programme and Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme through the lens of international human rights and labour standards

    17 December 2021

CO-Suva

  1. Director ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries addresses the 49th Fiji Trades Union Congress (FTUC) Biennial Delegates Conference 2022.

    14 May 2022

    Statement by Matin Karimli - Director ILO Office for the Pacific Island Countries

  2. Let’s share our Pacific perspectives at the ILO’s Global Forum for a Human-centred Recovery

    16 February 2022

    Statement by Matin Karimli - Director ILO Office for the Pacific Island Countries for the MPTF Informal Economies recovery project e-newsletter

  3. Tongan Minister of Trade and Economic Development Q&A feature for the Sept/Oct 2021 edition of the MPTF Informal Economies Recovery Project Monthly Newsletter

    18 October 2021

    Hon. Tatafu Toma Moeaki

  4. Opening remarks for the Solomon Islands National Employment Policy Development Seminar

    14 September 2021

    Director ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries, Mr. Matin Karimli