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February 2012
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Buried in bricks: A rapid assessment of bonded labour in brick kilns in Afghanistan [Executive summary]
06 February 2012
This study provides an accurate depiction of bonded labour in brick kilns in two provinces of Afghanistan (Kabul and Nangarhar), to illustrate the demand and supply-side of one of the most prevalent, yet least known, forms of hazardous labour in Afghanistan.
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Buried in bricks: A rapid assessment of bonded labour in brick kilns in Afghanistan
06 February 2012
This study provides an accurate depiction of bonded labour in brick kilns in two provinces of Afghanistan (Kabul and Nangarhar), to illustrate the demand and supply-side of one of the most prevalent, yet least known, forms of hazardous labour in Afghanistan.
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News@ILO, February 2012
01 February 2012
The February 2012 e-newsletter of the ILO in Asia and the Pacific contains the latest news from the regional office, a feature article on social justice for Cambodia's indigenous peoples, a selection of the latest publications, and details of forthcoming events and meetings.
January 2012
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New arrivals at the ILO Knowledge Centre in Bangkok: January 2012
31 January 2012
Provides list of new publications at the ILO Knowledge Centre in Bangkok.
December 2011
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New arrivals at the ILO Knowledge Centre in Bangkok: December 2011
30 December 2011
Provides list of new publications at the ILO Knowledge Centre in Bangkok.
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Budget smart - Financial education for migrant workers and their families: Training manual
22 December 2011
Migration for work may provide opportunities for a better life to migrant men, women and their families, but it may also lead to labour exploitation, indebtedness or human trafficking if they are not prepared and lack basic management skills. When migrant workers know how to plan and make financial decisions, they can realize their goals in life.
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Money and migration: Smart guide for migrant workers
21 December 2011
Migration for work may provide opportunities for a better life to migrant men, women and their families, but it may also lead to labour exploitation, indebtedness or human trafficking if they are not prepared and lack basic management skills. When migrant workers know how to plan and make financial decisions, they can realize their goals in life.
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Domestic work - Decent work: A 'smart guide' for domestic workers in Thailand
20 December 2011
This booklet gives you advice on how to work and travel safely in Thailand, how to avoid abusive agents and employers, and where to go if you need help.
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Local investments for climate change adaptation: green jobs through green works
01 December 2011
A guide for identifying, designing and implementing interventions in support of climate change adaptation at the local level.
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Research on occupational safety and health for migrant workers in five Asia and the Pacific countries: Australia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
01 December 2011
This working paper presents trends and facts relevant to the five target countries’ OSH environments for migrant workers, with the long term aim of raising awareness of workplace safety for migrant labour forces and instilling the significance of sound OSH practices at work in all stakeholders, including governments, employers, workers and NGOs.
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Green Jobs Background Brief No.2-December 2011
01 December 2011
The background brief provides a summary of the latest news and events from Green Jobs Programme for Asia and the Pacific
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News@ILO, December 2011/January 2012
01 December 2011
The December 2011/January 2012 e-newsletter of the ILO in Asia and the Pacific contains the latest news from the regional office, an opinion editorial on the importance of decent work in Asia's economic recovery, a selection of the latest publications, and details of forthcoming events and meetings.
November 2011
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New arrivals at the ILO Knowledge Centre in Bangkok: November 2011
30 November 2011
Provides list of new publications at the ILO Knowledge Centre in Bangkok.
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Participatory Action-Oriented Training
30 November 2011
Participatory Action-Oriented Training is a practical method to support workplace initiatives based on self-help voluntary actions. It also helps local people carry out immediate improvements in occupational safety and health and their working conditions by using locally available resources.
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Building an Asia-Pacific youth employment coalition: Reviewing past policies and the way forward
30 November 2011
This working paper addresses the importance of prioritizing youth employment policy in Asia and the Pacific. It provides regional youth policy and programme examples and underlines the need for a regional coalition in order to address the problem of youth struggles and frustrations in the labour market.
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Asia-Pacific Labour Market Update
24 November 2011
This newsletter provides a snapshot of economic and labour market trends for a number of Asian region economies, based on official data available as of 21 November 2011.
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Brochure: Australia and the ILO: partnerships to achieve the millennium development goals through decent work in Asia and the Pacific
22 November 2011
In April 2010, the ILO and Australia, a founding member State, entered into an historic five-year partnership agreement. Through the Australian Government - ILO partnership agreement (2010-2015), the Australian Government and the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific are working together to help achieve the region’s Decent Work Agenda and the millennium development goals.
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Fact sheet on Youth Employment in Asia and the Pacific
18 November 2011
Asia and the Pacific accounts for almost half the world’s unemployed youth, yet paradoxically, is also home to the largest numbers of working children. The ILO and its constituents have been promoting productive employment and decent work for youth in a variety of ways.
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Fact sheet about better work Viet Nam
10 November 2011
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Fact sheet on Equality at work for women and men in Asia and the Pacific
01 November 2011
Gender equality at work – or equal employment opportunities and treatment – is fundamental for enabling men and women to claim a fair share of the wealth they help generate, in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity.