News and articles
2024
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News
New Agroforestry Skills project launched to improve youth integration into Timor-Leste’s labour market
28 February 2024, Dili, Timor-Leste
The ILO and its social partners, with support from the European Union, promote skills development for youth and women in Agroforestry sector in Timor-Leste.
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Decent Work Country Programme for Thailand 2023-27
Thailand and International Labour Organization agree work priorities thru 2027
28 February 2024, Bangkok, Thailand
Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2023-27 sets out key areas for cooperation between ILO and its government, employer and worker constituents in Thailand.
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International Women's Day
Eliminating the vulnerability of female workers to exploitation in the palm oil and fisheries sectors
27 February 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO together with the Ministry of Manpower and Sectoral Employers promotes gender equality and protection for women workers in the palm oil and fisheries sectors.
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Press release
New Director for the ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste
26 February 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia
Simrin Singh has officially assumed her duties as the new Director for the ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste on 15 February 2024.
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News
Sectoral skills council is key in providing skilled workers according to the need of the industry
23 February 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia
Five main recommendations to strengthen Indonesian human capital and ensure skills’ link and match in electronics sector are jointly developed by key sectoral labour actors with the facilitation of the ILO’s Skills Development and Responsible Business Conduct.
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International Labour Standards
Philippines ratifies Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
22 February 2024,
Philippines becomes the 38th country in the world, and the first Asian country, to ratify Convention No. 190.
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Social protection
Timor-Leste launches its Social Security Portal
22 February 2024, Dili, Timor-Leste
The Government of Timor-Leste, with support from the ILO, launches its Social Security Portal in three languages, providing easy access to information to all people of Timor-Leste.
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Occupational safety and health in fishing sector
First aid skills offer a lifeline to fishers at sea
22 February 2024, Song Khla, Thailand
ILO's EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme is collaborating with NGO Stella Maris to give fishers in Thai fleet life-saving skills for safer maritime journeys.
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Youth employment
Career progression maps help Malaysian youth chart career paths in the food services industry
20 February 2024, Johor, Malaysia
Maps highlighting career progression opportunities expected to benefit thousands of young Malaysians over the next few years.
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Social justice
Pakistan launches National Coalition for Social Justice
20 February 2024, Islamabad, Pakistan
National Coalition for Social Justice cements the commitment of partners to addressing inequalities and promoting social justice in Pakistan.