Policies & Initiatives

ILO Policy Recommendations & Initiatives

“The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that labour peace is essential to prosperity. Today, the ILO helps advance the creation of decent work and the economic and working conditions that give working people and business people a stake in […]

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New Proposed Legislation (Ontario, Canada): The Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 (Bill 18)

13 October 2014 From Migrant Workers Alliance for Change (Canada) on the reintroduction of legislation to guard against migrant labour recruitment abuses in the province of Ontario, Canada: Thanks to pressure from workers and the public, the Ontario government has re-introduced legislation that will make some improvements to the working conditions of workers including migrant

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Colombo Process: Steps for Recruitment for Overseas Employment

The aim of the Colombo Process is to provide a forum for Asian labour sending countries to: Share experiences, lessons learned and best practices on overseas employment. Consult on issues faced by overseas workers, labour sending and receiving states, and propose practical solutions for the well being of overseas workers. Optimize development benefits from organized

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WHO: Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel

The WHO’s Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel aims to establish and promote voluntary principles and practices for the ethical international recruitment of health personnel and to facilitate the strengthening of health systems. Member States should discourage active recruitment of health personnel from developing countries facing critical shortages of health workers.

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