ILO Launches Informational Brochures for Vietnamese Fishers on Labour Rights and Safety and Health
The International Labour Organization has published two essential brochures aimed at empowering Vietnamese fishers. The first brochure, titled “Stay safe and healthy while working on a fishing vessel”, emphasizes the importance of occupational safety and health for workers employed in the fishing industry. It provides comprehensive guidelines and practices to ensure that fishers can carry […]
2nd Workshop held on the ASEAN Guidelines on the Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers
ILO and IOM supported the Government of Indonesia and the ASEAN Secretariat to organize the 2nd Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Guidelines on the Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers in Semarang, Indonesia on 5-6 February. The Workshop was attended by 135 representatives from governments, workers, employers and civil society organizations from all […]
Job Fairs Connect Return Migrants with Employers in Ha Tinh Province
The ILO supported the Migrant Worker Resource Centre in Ha Tinh to organize two job fairs in Ky Anh district on 20 May and in Ha Thinh City on 23 May. A total of 407 jobseekers attended the two events, which offered job opportunities with over 82 private sector companies. During the job fairs, pre-employment […]
Migrant Worker Resource Centres Promote Safe Migration in Thanh Hoa, Quang Ngai and Ha Tinh Provinces
In March and April 2024, the ILO supported the Migrant Worker Resource Centres in Thanh Hoa, Quang Ngai and Ha Tinh provinces to organize four information dissemination events focused on safe and regular migration. The outreach events were attended by 344 potential migrant workers, where participants were provided with accurate and up-to-date information on the […]
Training in Quang Ngai Provides Financial Education for Women Migrant Workers
On 25 April, ILO supported the Migrant Worker Resource Centre in Quang Ngai to organize financial literacy training for 28 potential women migrant workers in Duc Pho district. The training aimed to educate women migrant workers on whether working abroad is the right decision for them and how they can benefit financially from their migration […]
Launch of Photo Exhibition “Not just Labor: Migrant Photo Voices from Thailand’s Fisheries”
On 14 May 2024, a photo exhibition titled “Not just Labor: Migrant Photo Voices from Thailand’s Fisheries” was launched in collaboration between the ILO and SEA-Junction at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The photos in the exhibit were taken by Cambodian and Myanmar migrant workers in Phuket, Chantaburi and Phang Nga provinces of Thailand. […]
ILO and Human Rights and Development Foundation Host Workshop to Strengthen Labour Laws in the Fishing Industry
On 14 May 2024, the ILO supported the Human Rights and Development Foundation to organize a workshop on “Labour Protection Law: Exploring Challenges, Enhancing Knowledge and Collaboration” in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop aimed to foster collaboration, develop labour laws aligned with international standards and address labour abuses and human trafficking in the fishing sector. At […]
ILO Supports the Philippine Press Institute Awards on Migration Reporting
The 27th Annual Civic Journalism Community Press Awards was held on 25 April 2024 at the Century Park Hotel, Manila. For the fourth year in a row, the ILO supported the Philippine Press Institute to select the “Best Reporting on Migration Issues” among community newspapers nationwide. This special category is funded by the ILO’s Ship […]
ILO Launches English-Language Versions of Safe Migration Videos on Youtube
ILO supported BBC Media Action to add English-language subtitles and post the top five videos from the Yay Kyi Yar Facebook campaign on the ILO Global YouTube channel to support broader dissemination: (1) A migrant worker’s journey of overcoming a severe workplace injury; (2) A story of resilience as a migrant worker; 3) Navigating job […]
Eighth Cross-Border Cooperation Meeting between Civil Society Organizations and Trade Unions in Myanmar and Thailand
ILO and IOM co-organized the 8th cross-border cooperation meeting between Thai and Myanmar civil society organizations and trade unions virtually on 30 May 2024. The meeting was attended by approximately 50 participants, who discussed the key emerging issues in the Myanmar-Thailand migration corridor, particularly the impact of the new conscription law. In addition, IOM shared […]