News, articles and statements
July 2023
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Press release
ILO supports Indonesia’s joint labour inspection in the fishing sector to prevent forced labour at sea
05 July 2023
The ILO through its 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme has supported Indonesia to improve working conditions of fishers and prevent forced labour through the establishment of joint labour inspection system and strengthened coordination between labour and fisheries inspectors.
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News
Forest work must be made safer and healthier, says new FAO-ILO-UNECE report
04 July 2023
June 2023
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News
ILO participates in a panel on tackling future priorities for chemicals and waste issues of concern hosted by UNEP and the Geneva Environment Network
29 June 2023
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Our impact, their voices
An Indonesian student warns her community of the risks of forced labour at sea
28 June 2023
The communications trainings of the ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme have inspired a 20-year-old communications student to campaign about labour rights of fishers in her fishing community to break the longstanding myth about working at sea.
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News
Learning Dissemination and Award-Giving Ceremony for Establishing Model Enterprise Clinics organized by BKMEA
21 June 2023
Under the Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) Project, Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) organized a learning dissemination and award-giving ceremony for its member factories to establish model enterprise clinics.
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Social security
Workshop with DIFE officials on reviewing handbook and checklist of 'Model enterprise clinics’ in RMG industries
21 June 2023
The Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) Project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, organized a half-day workshop with the officials from Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) to review the Handbook and Checklists of 'Model Enterprise Clinics' in RMG Industries.
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Video
Video of 2023 Safeday Event
16 June 2023
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Press release
ILO and UAE pledge to enhance labour inspection and occupational safety and health
14 June 2023
A Letter of Intent signed on the sidelines of the 111th International Labour Conference paves the way for launching a new project to build the capacities of the labour inspectorate in the UAE on modern labour inspection procedures and occupational safety and health (OSH).
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Occupational Safety and Health
Uzbekistan ratifies the Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977 (No. 148)
12 June 2023
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World Day Against Child Labour
To bring social justice to all we must end child labour
12 June 2023
On World Day Against Child Labour, 12 June 2023, the ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo calls on the international community to support greater social justice and step up the fight against child labour.
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Press release
Development cooperation between ILO and Saudi Arabia enters new phase
08 June 2023
A letter of intent was signed on the side-lines of the International Labour Conference to launch Phase II of a joint ILO-Saudi development cooperation programme, under which the ILO will provide support in analysis, policy and capacity development.
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News
Province of North Sulawesi initiates to establish the Provincial OSH Council
05 June 2023
The ILO works hand in hand with the Ministry of Manpower and the National OSH Council (DK3N) to support the establishment of the Provincial OSH Council (DK3P) in North Sulawesi as part of the effort to strengthen Indonesia’s OSH culture and system.
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News
Expert on heat stress presents new findings on climate change and health impacts with ILO colleagues
05 June 2023
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Occupational Safety and Health
Azerbaijan ratifies the ILO fundamental Convention concerning occupational safety and health
02 June 2023
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News
2023 UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia Pacific
02 June 2023
The ILO is co-organising the 2023 United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific (Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 June 2023).
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Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant workers subjected to forced labour by Russian forces, say trade unions
01 June 2023
The ILO expresses grave concerns about civilian casualties and the severe impact of the Russian Federation aggression on workers and employers who risk their lives to continue working and operating.
May 2023
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Press release
Province of Central Java to establish a Joint Inspection Team for Labour Norms in fisheries sector
29 May 2023
The Joint Inspection Team will enhance the fishing industry and provide the better protection for workers in the fishing sector, particularly those who work on board fishing vessels.
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Podcast
When race holds you back in the workplace
24 May 2023
Race discrimination in the workplace is a reality for many Black people, despite a multitude of ‘diversity and inclusion’ initiatives. Systemic racism, microaggressions and biases mean the world of work is far from being a level playing field, say the guests of the latest Future of Work podcast.
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News
ILO welcomes the ASEAN Declaration on Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers
19 May 2023
The issuance of the ASEAN Declaration on Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers is in line with ILO’s work in Indonesia to strengthen and support the realization of decent working conditions for Indonesian fishers within the country and abroad.
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Press release
New agricultural sector OSH guide and training launched in Lebanon
17 May 2023
The ILO “Occupational Safety and Health Guide in Agriculture” is set to increase OSH efficiency and boost the provision of safe workplaces to guarantee the workers’ health and the sector’s productivity