ILO launches $20-million program to protect migrant workers in Asean

A new program aims to improve labor protections and working conditions for migrant workers across Southeast Asia.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a $20 million initiative targeting migrant workers throughout Southeast Asia. Funded by the Australian and Swiss governments, this program aims to enhance labor protections, facilitate fair recruitment, and improve conditions for approximately 24 million migrants from ASEAN countries. The project will focus on social protection, skills recognition, and safe migration pathways, addressing the challenges faced by these workers.

Source: Business Mirror – https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/10/15/ilo-launches-20-million-program-to-protect-migrant-workers-in-asean