News and press releases

This is a list of official ILO press releases, including those related to ILO activities in China and Mongolia. The most recent release can be found on top.

2023

  1. Tripartite partners assess the need for revision of Mongolia's Law on Trade Union Rights

    16 February 2023

    On 15 February 2023, ILO constituents in Mongolia assessed the need for a possible revision of the Law on Trade Union Rights. 

  2. Developing coherent international crisis emergency preparedness and response plans through South South Cooperation

    15 February 2023

    Director of ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia addresses the First Coordinators’ Meeting of the Belt and Road International Cooperation Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management

2022

  1. 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting concludes with launch of ‘Singapore Statement’

    09 December 2022

    Statement identifies priorities to tackle wide range of existing and new employment challenges facing Asia, the Pacific and Arab States.

  2. China and ILO sign partnership agreement to promote South-South Cooperation

    07 December 2022

    The government of China and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have pledged to jointly promote full employment and decent work for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members.

  3. ILO’s 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting opens with call for greater efforts to ensure inclusive growth

    06 December 2022

    Government, employer and worker representatives from Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States gather in Singapore to shape priorities for action to drive employment growth in both regions.

  4. Changhee LEE's message for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2022

    02 December 2022

  5. 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization to take place 6-9 December in Singapore

    29 November 2022

    High-level participation to include President of Singapore H.E. Halimah Yacob, new ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo and 15 ministers from Asia, the Pacific and Arab States.

  6. Jobs in Asia and the Pacific record modest recovery while future growth prospects remain challenging

    28 November 2022

    Region’s labour market yet to get back on pre-crisis track while clear need exists to drive decent work in sectors employing the majority of workers.

  7. Media opportunities at the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM)

    25 November 2022

    Information on opportunities for media coverage at the 17th APRM

  8. ILO to release new report on Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2022

    24 November 2022

    This third edition of the biennial Asia–Pacific Employment and Social Outlook pulls together the most recent statistics to highlight how labour markets in the region are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

  9. ILO and China held an international summit in Humen to promote green jobs and just transition in textile and garment sector

    18 November 2022

    Under UN Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) in China, ILO has been partnering with China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) to promote green jobs and a just transition in the textile and garment sector in China.

  10. The ITCILO invites youth to the Winter Global Youth Forum 2023

    15 November 2022

    The ITCILO, training arm of the International Labour Organization, invites undergraduate, graduate students and young professionals to participate in the Winter Global Youth Forum 2023 – an experiential learning platform bringing youth at the forefront of efforts aimed at supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  11. 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization to take place 6-9 December in Singapore

    10 November 2022

    The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the ILO will be held 6 to 9 December 2022 in Singapore, to discuss concrete steps to drive job-rich growth that is inclusive and transformative.

  12. New challenges: Resolution of labour disputes arising from new types of employment

    30 September 2022

    ILO and the tripartite constituents in China explore good practices of labour disputes resolution between workers and labour platforms

  13. Promote disability-inclusive employment: "Road to Success” Phase III and Digital in Demand China Project launched

    28 September 2022

  14. © M. Crozet / ILO 2023
    China ratifies the two ILO Fundamental Conventions on forced labour

    12 August 2022

    In a ceremony at the ILO, China presented the ratification documents for two additional ILO Fundamental Conventions, covering forced labour; the Conventions will enter into force one year after the signing.

  15. International Conference on the Future of Social Security for New Forms of Work

    29 July 2022

  16. The ILO supports the young generation in China for a brighter future

    25 July 2022

  17. The ILO supports China to promote common prosperity in partnership with Zhejiang University

    07 July 2022

    On Thursday, 7 July 2022, the ILO and Zhejiang University (ZJU) launched a joint research on labour and social protection policy innovation for common prosperity in Zhejiang province.

  18. The ITCILO invites youth to the Summer Global Youth Forum 2022

    04 July 2022

    The ITCILO, training arm of the International Labour Organization, invites undergraduate, graduate students and young professionals to participate in the Summer Global Youth Forum 2022 – an experiential learning platform bringing youth at the forefront of efforts aimed at supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).