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Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

Climate change is a real threat to worker safety across the Asia-Pacific region. To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa explains what needs to change.

Labour migration

New EU-UN ‘PROTECT’ project supports women migrant workers and children in Southeast Asia

A new initiative launched by the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) will help strengthen the rights of women migrant workers and children in Southeast Asia, while reducing their vulnerabilities.

Employment services

Malaysia study visit helps enhance Public Employment Services across South-East Asia

Participants explore Malaysia's innovative strategies in public employment services management and delivery.

Youth employment

Career progression maps help Malaysian youth chart career paths in the food services industry

Maps highlighting career progression opportunities expected to benefit thousands of young Malaysians over the next few years.

ILO joins a regional network meeting on the social and solidarity economy in Asia and the Pacific

The regional conference showcased the landscape of social and solidarity economy actors contributing towards the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthened the regional network on the social and solidarity economy in Asia-Pacific region.

International labour standards

Malaysian rubber industry's progress in addressing forced labour paves the way for broader ESG Initiatives, says ILO

International Labour Organization (ILO) urges the Malaysian rubber industry to implement international labour standards to build a more competitive and inclusive future and respond effectively to the challenges posed by environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations.

Social security

ASEAN delegates gain insights from Korea on social protection schemes

Workshop highlights best practices and lessons learned in implementing Employment Injury and Insurance Schemes.

Skill development

Lifelong learning vital for workers and businesses to navigate Asia's skills landscape evolution

Skills experts from across Asia make case for continuous learning in order to keep ahead of momentous changes taking place in workplaces.

Safe and Fair project

Realizing women migrant workers’ rights in ASEAN region – main outcomes

At an InfoPoint organized by the European Commission, the ILO presented key results of the Safe and Fair project, which is part of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative and implemented across ten countries in Southeast Asia.

Social security

Actuarial capacity of social security institutions boosted in Asia and the Pacific

Regional actuarial valuation training builds skills and management capacity for social security institutions in the region to support evidence-based policy making.

Social protection

Unlocking the potential of digitalization for inclusive social protection in Asia and the Pacific

Opportunities and challenges offered by digitalization of social protection systems highlighted at major event.

Skills development and employability

ILO and PSMB (HRD Corp) join hands to promote lifelong learning and employability in Malaysia

Agreement will see collaboration aimed at promoting lifelong learning, and enhancing employability throughout the country.

Skills development

Path ahead for Mutual Recognition of Skills in ASEAN mapped out

Importance of continuing efforts to facilitate free flow of skilled workers within the region discussed.

Skills development

Korea showcases TVET digitalization to South-East Asian counterparts

ILO/Korea Partnership Programme supports study visit as part of efforts to support digital transformation of ASEAN TVET systems.

Youth employment in ASEAN

ASEAN, UNICEF, ILO regional dialogue delivers joint recommendation to advance region’s youth

Discussions focus on steps needed to help young people across ASEAN find decent work amidst rapidly changing employment environment.

Skills development

Over 12,000 Malaysians thrive in enhanced TVET and skills systems

ILO, UK government and Malaysia collaboration spurs inclusive, future-ready and relevant skills development, empowering women, youth and vulnerable communities.

Youth employment

ILO research highlights gaps and potential in use of technology to help youth find work

Technological transformation in public employment services can support youth in Asia-Pacific to navigate labour market transitions and enter decent work.

Employment policies

ILO and MOHRSS of China join hands to enhance South-South cooperation and employment policymaking in South-East Asia

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) of China launch a project to promote South-South cooperation for full and high-quality employment in South-East Asia.

Labour rights

New ILO study highlights steps to strengthen decent work in Malaysia’s rubber glove supply chain

Study sets out series of recommendations for Malaysian government, employers, workers and key stakeholders to support working conditions in key export industry.

Towards more resilient, inclusive and sustainable supply chains event