News and articles
2023
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ILO Myanmar Commission of Inquiry finds far-reaching violations of freedom of association and forced labour Conventions
04 October 2023
The Commission of Inquiry urges the Myanmar military authorities to immediately cease all forms of violence, torture and other inhumane treatment against trade unionists, and to end all forms of forced or compulsory labour.
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Survey highlights job termination levels and income security challenges in Myanmar
11 August 2023
Voluntarily and involuntarily job terminations seen to increase since March 2020 with few dismissed workers receiving statutory severance pay.
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Myanmar labour market remains fragile in challenging conditions
27 July 2023
Labour market metrics including employment levels, job quality and productivity continue to decline with women workers particularly hard hit.
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ILO urges the Myanmar military authorities to immediately release Thet Hnin Aung, General Secretary of MICS-TUsF
12 July 2023
Following his release from prison, Thet Hnin Aung was rearrested and his whereabouts remain unknown.
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Children paying a high price for engaging in work in Myanmar
30 June 2023
Survey reveals poverty a main driver of child labour in Yangon Region, Ayeyarwady Region and Kayin State with dangerous work and long hours common.
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ILO Myanmar calls for concerted actions to promote social justice in the fight against child labour
12 June 2023
Urgent action needed to help the more than one million children trapped in child labour in Myanmar due to poverty and crises.
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ILO welcomes ASEAN Declaration protecting migrant workers and families in crisis situations
22 May 2023
The Declaration is an important step towards reducing vulnerability and enhancing welfare of migrant workers in the region.
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Ensuring Safety and Health for All Workers in Myanmar: A Fundamental Right
27 April 2023
In marking World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the ILO calls for increased efforts in workplaces to cultivate a safe and healthy working environment.
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Australian Minister visits ILO Migrant Worker Resource Center
26 April 2023
Australian Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon. Andrew Giles MP, met with migrant workers and support providers in the Mae Sot District, Tak Province.
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Australian Ambassador to ASEAN meets migrant workers and support providers in Thailand
18 April 2023
A visit to the Migrant Resource Centre, supported by the TRIANGLE in ASEAN programme, provided an opportunity to speak with migrant workers and the organizations providing support.