mother and young daughter walk amidst a paddy field enveloped by mist
A single mother, starting her journey as a storekeeper, Ranjana, A., now employs 10 other women in her own business venture, as she strives to give her daughter a better future. © Reza Akram/ILO

Sri Lanka’s rich history with the International Labour Organization (ILO) stretches over 75 years. The island-nation became a member of the ILO soon after its independence, in 1948, with the country office established in 1984. 

As the only united nations entity dedicated to the world of work, the ILO is built on the foundation of tripartism and social dialogue. ILO efforts in the country are closely aligned with national priorities, and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, and are rooted in advancing social justice and decent work for all Sri Lankan people.
 

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International Labour Organization and Mahidol University strengthen partnership to advance social health protection in Asia
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mahidol University and ILO.

Social health protection

International Labour Organization and Mahidol University strengthen partnership to advance social health protection in Asia

ILO's new Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific takes office
A headshot of Kaori Nakamura-Osaka.

ILO's new Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific takes office

Projects and programmes

Social Dialogue for Peace and Crisis Prevention in Sri Lanka

Social Dialogue for Peace and Crisis Prevention in Sri Lanka

Supporting migrant returnees and communities in vulnerable situations to uplift their livelihoods, enhance their skills and promote safe...

Supporting migrant returnees and communities in vulnerable situations to uplift their livelihoods, enhance their skills and promote safe...

Publications

Assessment of the realization of the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment in the rubber sector in Sri Lanka

Report

Assessment of the realization of the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment in the rubber sector in Sri Lanka

Safety and Health for All Plantation Workers in South Asia

Major accomplishments

Safety and Health for All Plantation Workers in South Asia

Tripartite partners

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Contact

ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives 

202 - 204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 7,
Sri Lanka

 

  • Email: colombo@ilo.org
  • Phone: +94 11 259 2525
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