BBC Media Action continues the highly successful ‘Yay Kyi Yar’ Facebook campaign to provide safe migration information to Myanmar migrants
ILO has extended support to BBC Media Action to implement the ‘Yay Kyi Yar’ Facebook campaign until November 2023 following its continuing success in providing engaging information on safe migration. Yay Kyi Yar now has 1,513,866 followers (42% women) across 10 countries – including the major destination countries for Myanmar migrants of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore […]
Foundation for Education and Development extends its support services for migrant workers in Kawthaung
ILO has extended its partnership with the Foundation for Education and Development. The new agreement will help to ensure the ongoing provision of safe migration information and support services for migrant workers via MRC Kawthaung in the southernmost part of Myanmar until June 2024. The activities will encompass the dissemination of safe migration information and […]
Lao Federation of Trade Unions promotes safe migration awareness in Vientiane
The ILO joined forces with the Lao Federation of Trade Unions (LFTU) to strengthen the skills of trade unionists on safe migration outreach activities for potential migrants in Vientiane on 31 August. Through the training, a diverse group of 22 LFTU representatives were able to learn how to effectively raise awareness about safe migration and […]
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare organizes the Labour Migration Stakeholders Meeting in Vientiane
To support greater coordination and cooperation among stakeholders, the ILO supported the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to organize the Labour Migration Stakeholders Meeting on 1 September in Vientiane. The meeting was chaired by the Director General of the Department of Employment and brought together 44 participants from government, trade unions, civil society organizations, […]
Central Java takes steps to enhance occupational safety and health onboard fishing vessels
In preparation for implementation of Decree Number 523/012, the Provincial Marine Affairs and Fisheries Office and the Manpower and Transmigration Office of Central Java organized a training in Batang on 29 September 2023. With technical support from the ILO, the training focused on inspection of improving occupational safety and health (OSH) onboard fishing vessels. Applying […]
ILO provides technical support to the National Employment Agency on delivering safe migration services in Pursat province
The International Labor Organization (ILO) recently visited Pursat province for a hands-on training session with the Migrant Worker Resource Centre (MRC) on providing effective safe migration services to current, returning, and potential migrant workers in the province. During the visit on September 27-28, the ILO team conducted interviews with returning migrant workers to better understand […]
Collaborative Dialogue Between Seafood Industry and CSOs to Enhance Fair Recruitment
In a dynamic discussion on 30 August 2023, the seafood processing industry and workers’ representatives as well as civil society organizations (CSOs) came together to champion fair recruitment practices in line with the international labour standards. The discussion focused on reduce burden for employers and migrant workers in respect of recruitment fee and related costs […]
ILO Indonesia strengthens its tripartite coordination to ensure decent work in fishing and seafood processing sectors
Tripartite partners including government, workers’ and employers’ organizations in Indonesia took part in the National Project Steering Committee meeting on 7 August 2023. Held in Jakarta, the meeting delved into crucial milestones in their joint efforts through the EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme to ensure decent work for Indonesian migrant fishers […]
Indonesian and Thai employers cooperate to boost labour standards in the seafood industry
Seafood processing industry leaders from Indonesia and Thailand met in Jakarta on 4 August 2023 to share experiences in promote good labour practices within the seafood processing sector. Convened by the ILO, the event brought together representatives from the Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA), the Thai Frozen Food Association (TFFA), and the Indonesian Pole and […]
Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia Meeting Marks Milestones in Labour Migration for Cambodian Workers
The Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia (S2SR SEA) programme in Cambodia held its second National Programme Advisory Committee meeting 30 August 2023 to review progress and plan for the next year’s implementation. Key stakeholders from the government, employers, workers, and civil society organizations met discussed achievements, challenges, and lessons learnt so far. Highlights […]