Decent Work in Sri Lanka

Date Shared:

Friday, December 27, 2013 - 18:00

Countries and areas:

Sri Lanka

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Targets on vulnerability and protection

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work

Contributors:

International Organizations

Member States

Chairmanship:

Sweden 2013-2014

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Migrant Protection and Assistance, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants

Summary:

This document reflects the collaboration between the ILO and the Sri Lankan Ministry of Labour to ensure the effective implementation of the Sri Lankan National Labour Migration Policy. The three objectives are to:

1) strenghten policy, legal and institutional frameworks of the migration process and protection and empowerment of migrant workers and their families;

2) review and enhance the processes for improved governance, protection and empowerment;

3) improve efficiency and effectiveness of protection and grievance mechanisms and procedures through institutional strengthening.

Link:

For more information:

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Meeting 1 "Operationalizing Mainstreaming of Migration in Development Policy and Integrating Migration in the Post-2015 UN Development Agenda ".