News and articles
2018
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Myanmar: too many children still in hazardous and unsafe forms of work
12 June 2018
Some 600,000 of the 1 million child labourers in the country are involved in hazardous work.
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Minimum wage a step forward for democracy and sustainable development
25 May 2018
Op-ed by Mr Rory Mungoven, International Labour Organization’s Liaison Officer in Myanmar
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My.Coop roll-out trajectory in Myanmar
24 May 2018
A first training of trainers on My.Coop – Managing your agricultural cooperative was conducted in Myanmar after the translation and adaptation of the modules to Burmese context.
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Myanmar Government and social partners discuss national plans and reforms
18 May 2018
The 10th National Tripartite Dialogue Forum took place, reaffirming its role as primary platform for social dialogue on national issues.
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Under age, under protected and undervalued, the grim situation of Myanmar domestic workers
11 May 2018
A large number of children and young girls work as domestic workers in Myanmar, excluded from legal protection, and stigmatized by society. Myanmar has been rocked in recent years by cases of extreme abuse, but discussions on how to improve their conditions and respond to their needs are just starting in the country.
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ILO holds ground-breaking ceremony for Youth Empowerment Center in Shan State
10 May 2018
A traditional ground-breaking ceremony took place in Mauk Wolk (Taunggyi, Shan State) to mark the first official day of construction of a new Youth Empowerment Center, built with the support of the ILO and funded by the EU.
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Embarking for a safe work in Thailand: risks and rights in the fishing sector
30 April 2018
Migrant workers comprise most of the workforce in Thailand's fishing sector. Ensuring that they are aware of their rights and know how to find help to protect them is essential to prevent and end abusive labour practices. A new video provides them with the information they need, in their languages.
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Youth safety and health at work: Early education equals early protection
29 April 2018
Op-ed by Ms Tomoko Nishimoto, Assistant Director-General of the International Labour Organization and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific
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Myanmar makes work safety and health for young people a national priority
28 April 2018
This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work focussed on young workers aged 15-24 who account for almost one quarter of Myanmar’s total workforce, and are 40% more likely to suffer occupational injuries than adult workers. The ILO is working closely with the Government and social partners to make workplace safety and health for youth a national priority.
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ILO Governing Body Reviews Progress In Myanmar
02 April 2018
At its 332nd session, the Governing Body of the ILO welcomed the commitment of the Myanmar Government to advance decent work and sustainable development.