Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia Programme advances labour rights for migrant fishers and seafood processing workers
Bangkok — As the Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme concludes its second phase, substantial progress has been made towards decent work for migrants within the region’s blue economy. Funded by the European Union (EU), the programme is a 4-year regional initiative implemented by the International Labour Organization, in partnership with the International […]
Strengthening childcare services in Bangladesh: Building a skilled and certified workforce
DHAKA – Accessible, affordable, and high-quality childcare services are vital for supporting working parents, enabling them to balance their professional and family responsibilities. Gender-responsive childcare services are especially critical in helping women enter and remain in the workforce, fostering economic participation and social inclusion. In Bangladesh, the government has been providing affordable childcare services through […]
Key ILO Findings on Climate Change and Occupational Safety and Health
ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, Jakarta – 2023 is the hottest year ever recorded in human history. Climate change changes everything, Climate Change causes deaths, injuries and occupational diseases wherever they are. Climate change is causing excessive heat, extreme weather, ultraviolet radiation, air pollution and an alarming increase in certain diseases. And that is a danger that can threaten […]
Bangladesh: Infrastructure development and maintenance key for decent work opportunities
The ILO and Bangladesh’s Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) convened a strategic dialogue together with international financial institutions to explore ways of unlocking employment opportunities in infrastructure development and maintenance. DHAKA (ILO News) – Bangladesh could create many meaningful jobs for the vulnerable population in every corner of the country through infrastructure development that combines […]
Bringing decent work at the heart of productive and smart agriculture with artificial intelligence in Indonesia
The third ILO Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the world of work forum aims to explore how AI can improve farming productivity and efficiency for food security and decent work. ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, JAKARTA, Indonesia (ILO News) – Agriculture plays a crucial role in Indonesia’s economy, contributing approximately 14 percent to the nation’s GDP and employing about 28 […]
ACV-CSC International Asia Region Receives Working Visit from Jeroen Roskams, International Coordinator of ACV-CSC Belgium
ACV-CSC International Asia Region received a working visit from Jeroen Roskams, International Coordinator of ACV-CSC Belgium on 1 – 6 December 2024 in Jakarta. Jeroen Roskams is the Belgian ACV-CSC Coordinator replacing Stijn Sintubin who previously took early retirement from his job. Jeroen Roskams is a Dutch trade union activist whose experience in international labor […]
Skills Development and Responsible Business Behavior Can Prevent Decent Work Deficits
ACV-CSCIA.ORG, Jakarta – The electronics industry is the main driver of Indonesia’s national economy and plays a very important role in the development of national industry. As part of its efforts to promote responsible business practices, the International Labor Organization (ILO) held the “National Industry Dialogue on Responsible and Sustainable Electronics Supply Chains” on Thursday […]
G20 Brazil: Leaders’ Declaration includes welcome focus on labour and social justice to fight poverty and inequalities
Trade unions welcome key elements of the G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration but call for concrete actions on urgent global challenges. The Declaration includes commitments to multilateralism, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the fight against inequalities but falls short in addressing the critical topic of climate finance. Key points from the Declaration include: […]
Indonesia: Trade unions achieve milestone victory as Constitutional Court restricts controversial Omnibus Law
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has issued a landmark ruling that partially invalidates the controversial Job Creation Law, commonly known as the Omnibus Law. This decision marks a significant victory for Indonesian trade unions, which have long criticised the law for undermining workers’ rights and weakening labour protections. The petition to the Constitutional Court was filed by […]
Government of Bangladesh launch Roadmap for Childcare in Bangladesh
DHAKA (ILO news) – The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA), with the technical assistance from the International Labour Organization (ILO), officially launched the Roadmap for Childcare in Bangladesh on 24 November 2024. The roadmap was inaugurated by Ms Mamtaz Ahmed, Senior Secretary of MoWCA, alongside Ms Keya Khan, Director General of the Department […]
