Promoting social justice and decent work since 1919, the ILO is the UN's agency for the world of work. Sri Lanka joined in 1948 and the Maldives in 2009.
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What does a stronger care economy look like? Better protection, better jobs, stronger communities, and quality care for all. See how the CARE Project is supporting transformative change across Sri Lanka. #DecentWork
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What happens when women come together to build cooperatives? Across South Asia, they're creating decent jobs, expanding care services and opening new opportunities for women, families and communities.
Learn how: shorturl.at/4HljN
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How are young people faring in labour markets worldwide?
On #YouthDay, the @ilo will launch a new report with the latest global and regional analysis of youth employment trends and prospects.
Read more: ow.ly/1FVO50ZvMij
Real change begins when communities are heard🌱
The more communities are involved, the more grassroots issues, experiences, and feedback rise to the surface, helping shape solutions with the people they impact most.
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As Sri Lanka moves towards ratifying Convention 188, with Cabinet approval marking a major step forward, @ilo welcomes #lka commitment to protecting those engaged in the fishing industry through safer working conditions, social protection, decent work.
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When Cyclone Ditwah wiped out crops, seaweed farms, fish stocks, farmers in northern #lka lost months of hard work overnight.
But with timely support through @ilo GROW, thousands of families have restarted production & regained hope.
@AusHCSriLanka @NorwayMFA @norwayinindia
Skills change lives✨
In Badulla #lka, 50+ youth are shaping their future through training in construction, solar energy, and more. Expanding pathways to livelihoods beyond tea sector, opportunity to secure decent work and achieve better social outcomes.
Supported by Gov. of 🇯🇵
ILO Sri Lanka & the Maldives retweeted
The world of work is changing rapidly.
Join the conversation on "Skills for a Shared Future" this #YouthSkillsDay and explore how skills development can help young people thrive in a changing world.
🔗 ow.ly/xcrZ50ZnkCq
ILO Sri Lanka & the Maldives retweeted
Investing in youth #skills drives growth, innovation, & economic resilience.
As #AI and other tech transform labour markets, we must equip young people with the skills needed for work & life.
This means the skills employers need and the ability to navigate uncertainty & change.
Let’s look at the impact of #SocialDialogue in #lka public sector so far
Workplace Forums (WPFs) are helping shift workplace relations from adversarial approach & dispute escalations➡️prevention, collaboration, & resolution.
Swipe to explore👉
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The new @ilo Convention No. 193 on decent work in the platform economy is a landmark step.
Adopted in June 2026, it helps ensure technological innovation and new business models go hand in hand with workers’ rights, fair competition and sustainable growth. #DecentWork
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Cooperatives create jobs and contribute to stability and community resilience in times of crisis.
On #CoopsDay, let's recognize their role in strengthening local economies and bringing people together to promote lasting peace, rooted in decent work and social justice.
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As part of #PeacebuildingWeek, the event featured public officials & community leaders from across Sri Lanka who offered unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of building more inclusive and connected communities.
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Public servants play a key role in building trust between communities & the govt.
On #PublicServiceDay public officials & communities came together to share stories of how social dialogue & empathy can strengthen understanding, respect & social cohesion: bit.ly/4eYpwCt
Not everything you hear about #SocialDialogue is true.
Myth or fact? Let’s find out👇
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@unescoindia @UNFPASriLanka
Still curious? 👀
Here are a few more myths about social dialogue — and the facts that tell a different story👇
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@unescoindia @UNFPASriLanka
ILO Sri Lanka & the Maldives retweeted
Every child deserves the chance to learn, play and fulfil their potential.
Let us unite on a shared goal. To ensure children are in classrooms and playgrounds, not at work!
Join us in showing the red card to child labour & calling for action to #EndChildLabour for good.
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