News and Press releases

This is a list of official ILO press releases issued by the ILO-New Delhi Office. Some are available in multiple languages, indicated on the top of each release. The most recent release is at the top.

2024

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    Balochistan Officials Empowered Against Forced Labor and Human Trafficking

    07 March 2024

    One of the BRIDGE project’s aims in Pakistan is to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies and relevant stakeholders in Balochistan province to combat forced labour, bonded labour, and human trafficking

  2. Government of Japan delegation witnesses results of ILO’s projects in India

    23 February 2024

    Japan has been a development cooperation partner for Asia and the Pacific since 1974.

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    Pakistan launches National Coalition for Social Justice

    20 February 2024

    National Coalition for Social Justice cements the commitment of partners to addressing inequalities and promoting social justice in Pakistan.

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    ILO and EFP launch ‘Roadmap for Business Engagement’ to promote SDGs

    24 January 2024

    The roadmap for business engagement would represent a united business voice in Pakistan, showcasing the contribution of the business community to SDGs.

2023

  1. Bangladesh Government and ILO partner to support returning migrant workers’ re-integration into the labour force

    18 December 2023

    The Government of Bangladesh, through the Economic Relations Division (ERD) in the Ministry of Finance today signed an agreement with ILO for a project that will enhance policies, capacities, and systems for inclusive and sustainable reintegration of migrant workers. The project is supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

  2. Freedom of association is a human and labour right: ILO’s tripartite constituents commemorate International Human Rights Day

    13 December 2023

    To commemorate the Declaration the International Labour Organization hosted an event, focusing on Freedom of Association as this year also marks 75 years of ILO’s fundamental Convention, Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize Convention, 1948 (No.87).

  3. ILO organizes regional technical meeting on statistics of international labour migration and migrant recruitment costs in South Asia

    30 November 2023

    A sub-regional meeting on labour migration brought together government, social partners, CSOs and academia to discuss and identify issues, challenges and more importantly to develop action plans to better measure, analyze and disseminate labour migration data.

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    ILO and EFP award 150 national skills passports to aspiring migrant workers

    29 November 2023

    Recognizing the pivotal role of skilled human resources in national and international labour markets is essential for achieving decent work.

  5. From local roots to global heights: MSMEs lead the way

    24 November 2023

    Policymakers and government officials from Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Korea and South Africa, along with other stakeholders integral to the MSME value chain and the ILO’s tripartite constituents, attended the event.

  6. Joint Press Release on Conclave on Promotion of Sustainable Enterprises for Local Development by ILO and Ministry of MSME, GoI

    24 November 2023

    The conclave brought together policymakers, industry leaders, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders from India and other emerging economies with the primary objective for sustainable, resilient and inclusive development and Decent Work for All.

  7. Empowering migrant workers through the National Skills Passport initiative

    06 November 2023

    Participants discuss the many challenges faced by Pakistani migrant workers and set out a strategy to recognize and enhance the skills and qualifications of returning workers.

  8. Phase II of India-EU migration project launched

    20 October 2023

    The European Commission and the Government of India signed the Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility in 2016. To support the joint objectives outlined in the CAMM, Phase II of the Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility project was launched.

  9. ILO welcomes G20 Culture Ministers' support for decent work goals

    29 August 2023

    G20 ministers have reiterated their support for decent work in the cultural and creative industries, including alignment with international labour standards, skills training, effective social protection and reinforced channels for dialogue.

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

    26 July 2023

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

  11. Technical Experts Meeting on South Asia Qualifications Reference Framework (SAQRF)

    27 June 2023

    The Qualifications Framework will ease the movement of workers and students across the region and bring equal opportunities and fairness in the recruitment process.

  12. Asia-Pacific governments look to technology for employment services to support youth

    30 May 2023

    Government officials from across the region exchange and learn about how technology can help young people access decent employment.

  13. Strengthening bilateral labour migration agreements to protect the rights of women migrant workers

    18 May 2023

    ILO, UN Women and IOM host a Symposium on women migrants workers’ rights under the GOALS programme.

  14. Roundtable on Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions held in Delhi

    04 May 2023

    ILO, UNICEF and UNRCO India come together to discuss the potential for creating jobs in the green, digital and care economies

  15. A note on ILO modelled estimates and country rankings or comparisons

    30 March 2023

    Information on how the estimates are to be used

  16. Government and ILO discuss skill acquisition and gainful employment for Indian workers in Japan

    16 March 2023

    In the international labour market, Japan offers unique opportunities for employing Indian workers