News and press releases

This is a list of official ILO press releases issued by the ILO office in Jakarta and Timor-Leste. Some are available in multiple languages, indicated on the top of each release. The most recent release is at the top.

2024

  1. © ILO 2024

    ASEAN delegates gain insights from Korea on social protection schemes

    08 January 2024

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

  2. Mediators in Timor-Leste promote social dialogue for better dispute resolution

    05 January 2024

    The ILO training has improved the capacity of mediators in Timor-Leste for better dispute prevention and resolution in the country.

  3. Gender-sensitive labour inspectors promote a workplace free from violence and harassment

    04 January 2024

    ILO training helps Indonesian labour inspectors to be more gender sensitive and to implement the new labour inspection guideline to prevent and handle discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence in the workplace.

2023

  1. ILO provides capacity building training to strengthen public employment services in Indonesia

    19 December 2023

    The ILO in collaboration with Binapenta, Ministry of Manpower Indonesia, organized an in-person training of trainers on public employment services counselling.

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

    18 December 2023

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

  3. Employers’ and workers’ organization of Timor-Leste signed a Joint Commitment to Eradicate Workplace Violence and Harassment

    15 December 2023

    Both employers’ and workers’ organizations, with support from the ILO, are committed to create a working environment that is free from violence and harassment in Timor-Leste.

  4. ILO convenes stakeholders to validate study on decent work and responsible business practices in electronics sector

    14 December 2023

    The ILO is scaling up its support for decent work and industry upgrading in one of Indonesia’s leading manufacturing and export sectors.

  5. The ILO promotes inclusivity during the Creative Week for people with disabilities

    13 December 2023

    The ILO supports the efforts of the United Nations Indonesia to encourage inclusivity through Creative Week which seeks to break down misperceptions about the potential and abilities of people with disabilities.

  6. Indonesian businesses move towards responsible business conduct

    12 December 2023

    The ILO continues to support Indonesian government and businesses to strengthen the implementation of responsible business practices and conduct.

  7. We Are Able! We Are Capable! We Are Equal!: Celebrating the creative spirit of people with disabilities

    06 December 2023

    In observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations in Indonesia, in cooperation with Bumilangit Entertainment, Indonesia’s leading entertainment company, will showcase and celebrate the journeys of persons with disabilities who have overcome stigma and challenges.