Facilitates Sharing of Knowledge on Labour Migration Governance between the Philippines and Indonesia
The ILO brought together key labour migration stakeholders from the Philippines and Indonesia at a bilateral meeting in Manila, Philippines on 6 March 2024. Representatives from Indonesia’s KSP (Executive Office of the President) and their counterparts from the Philippines Government were provided with a platform for both countries to share good practices and lessons learned […]
ILO Supports MRC Tachileik to Celebrate International Women’s Day
The ILO supported MRC in Tachileik, Myanmar operated by Mawk Kon Local Development Organization marked International Women’s Day on 9 March. The event drew over 110 attendees (106 women), including representatives from Akha, Lahu and Shan ethnic organizations. The day was filled with activities aimed at fostering awareness about gender equality and women’s empowerment in […]
ILO Empowers Myanmar Businesswomen to Apply International Labour Standards in their Supply Chains
The ILO, working in collaboration with the civil society organization Women Transforming Myanmar, delivered a one-day training session titled ‘Labour Standards in Global Supply Chains’ in Yangon on 4 March 2024. The event aimed to empower 37 aspiring businesswomen managing micro, small, and medium enterprises in Myanmar to improve their business practices. The training participants […]
MRC Bolikhamxay Promotes Safe Migration In-person and through Radio in Lao PDR
In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Bolikhamxay Province, the ILO joined hands with the Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Bolikhamxay province to promote safe migration knowledge. At the event, the MRC distributed informative materials on safe migration and labour rights to 460 potential migrants (322 women). To expand the reach of this information, the […]
Potential Migrant Fishers in Ha Tinh, Viet Nam Supported to make Informed Migration Decisions
With technical and financial support from the ILO, a total of 55 potential migrant workers considering seeking employment in the Korean fisheries sector under the Employment Permit System programme (EPS) were provided with information about safe migration and labour rights in Ky Anh and Thach Ha Districts on 16-17 January. Working in partnership with the […]
UNDP Convenes Review of Inclusive Pathways Towards a Sustainable Fishing and Seafood Processing Sector
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) collaborated with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to host a foresight workshop on Inclusive Pathways to Sustainable Fishing and Seafood Processing in Thailand on 19 January. The event brought together 41 participants from government agencies, the private sector, civil society organizations, fishing communities, and academia. The workshop facilitated a […]
ILO Improves Implementation of the Seafood Good Labour Practice Programme
The ILO supported the Thai Tuna Industry Association and the Thai Frozen Food Association to organize a series of workshops on the Seafood Good Labour Practice (GLP) programme. These efforts aimed to enhance the understanding and effectiveness of implementing the nine principles of the Seafood GLP among member companies in the Thai tuna and frozen […]
ILO Supports Thailand to Respond to the Comments of the Committee of Experts on the Work in Fishing Convention
The ILO has been actively involved in providing technical support to the Thai Government to effectively implement the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No.188). In this regard, the ILO provided technical support to the Thai Government for a workshop on 31 January to develop a response to the direct request for information on implementation of […]
ILO and IOM Organize Cross-Border Cooperation Meeting for CSOs and Trade Unions in Mae Sot
The ILO and IOM organized the 8th cross-border cooperation meeting between Thai and Myanmar civil society organizations and trade unions in a hybrid format in Mae Sot, Thailand. The meeting provided an important opportunity to share information and identifying priority actions for collaboration to strengthen cross-border provision of information and services on safe migration. In […]
ILO Conducts Safety and Health Training for Work on Fishing Vessels in Central Java Province
The ILO collaborated with the Local Manpower Office and the Local Marine Affairs and Fisheries Office of Central Java Province to conduct a training of trainers on occupational safety and health. Held on 20-21 February 2024, over 30 participants underwent a “Participatory Action-Oriented Training” to facilitate their new mandate to jointly inspect fishing vessels. Over […]