Press releases
June 2023
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Press release
ILO promotes early recovery through community resilience in earthquake-damaged Aleppo
01 June 2023
The ILO Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat visits the Syrian city of Aleppo to inaugurate the project “Early Recovery through Community Resilience in Aleppo’s Earthquake-hit Neighbourhoods” and hand over earthquake structural damage assessment equipment to local engineers.
May 2023
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ILO Monitor on the World of Work
Mutually reinforcing crises have worsened the global employment divide
31 May 2023
International cooperation aimed at bolstering jobs and social protection can help tackle growing disparities between high and low-income countries, according to new ILO Monitor on the World of Work.
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Press release
ILO supports industry-led skills development for Indonesia’s maritime economy through the pilot development of Sectoral Skills Committees
31 May 2023
Through a programme funded by the UK government, the ILO has been promoting the involvement and engagement of industries through Sectoral Skills Committees to build competent, productive and competitive human capital in Indonesia’ ocean-based economy.
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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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Press release
Partners discuss farmer organization models and cooperatives in Iraq and their role in supporting the development of the agricultural sector
29 May 2023
The event brought together partners implementing programmes under the European Union Agri-food Business Development Programme, and national stakeholders involved in the development of the agricultural sector.
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ILO Monitor on the World of Work
ILO to release new report on the impact of mutually reinforcing crises on the world of work
25 May 2023
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Gender equality
ILO constituents to address root causes of gender inequality and discrimination in Uzbekistan
23 May 2023
Proposals call for measures to ensure decent work opportunities and social protection for women and men, including the groups in situations of vulnerability.
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Press release
ILO supports polytechnics through international partnerships to develop an inclusive, competitive and sustainable Indonesian maritime workforce
23 May 2023
Through a programme funded by UK government, the ILO has been partnering with the Indonesian polytechnics, industry and international academic institutions to build competent, productive and competitive human capital in maritime sector.
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Press release
Media accreditation at the 111th International Labour Conference
22 May 2023
The ILO’s annual International Labour Conference will take place at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva from 5–16 June 2023.
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Ship to Shore Rights
EU and ILO reaffirm commitment to decent work for Lao workers at home and abroad
19 May 2023
The European Union (EU), the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare (MoLSW), and the International Labour Organization conduct field visit to projects advancing decent work for Lao workers, including women and men migrant workers.