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Voices

War in Sri Lanka took everything but I made a new start

06 July 2022

Displaced by Sri Lanka’s civil war, Veronica Rosani Susilkumar is making a new life for herself and her family as a groundnut farmer.

News

Launch of ILO 's report on the “Impact of COVID-19 on nexus between climate change and labour migration in selected South Asian countries: An exploratory study”

31 January 2022

On 25 January 2022, the ILO launched an exploratory study considering the impact of COVID-19 on the nexus between climate change and labour migration in selected South Asian countries, particularly India, Bangladesh and Nepal. The study aimed to better understand how internal and international migrant workers who moved in the context of climate change have been affected by the outbreak of COVID-19.

Our impact, their stories

Making a new wave

30 June 2021

The growing demand for sea cucumber has paid dividends for Rasakulam and his community, but this burgeoning industry wouldn’t be where it is without some backing.

Our impact, their stories

Tapping into a flood resilient future in Sri Lanka

03 June 2021

Hugely valuable both economically and as a part of nature, Kithul (or Fishtail palm) trees support rural livelihoods and increase flood resilience in disaster prone areas of Sri Lanka. ILO is working with rural communities to keep Kithul farmers safe and this important industry alive.

News update

Putting down roots

31 May 2021

Groundnut cultivation supported by ILO’s SURAR Project is not only helping resettled communities to revive their livelihoods but also reintegrate with existing communities in the Mullaitivu District

Social protection

Improving Synergies between Social Protection and Public Finance Management

01 October 2020

This project aims to support the Government of Sri Lanka in extending social protection coverage to workers, both men and women, in the tourism sector.

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The Guardian

While the west fixates on Covid-19, vulnerable countries pay the price

03 May 2020

News update

ILO supports flood-affected micro, small and medium enterprises in Ratnapura

24 January 2019

Under ILO’s global flagship “Jobs for Peace and Resilience” programme, immediate flood support was given to 69 entrepreneurs in the Ratnapura Division to restart their businesses on 21st January 2019.

News update

Better Jobs and economic resilience through disaster resilience of rural communities

11 October 2018

ILO looks to increase resilience of flood-affected plantation communities in South and West and drought-affected farmers in Northern Sri Lanka

News

Advancing decent work in the rural economy through cooperatives in post-conflict Northern Province in Sri Lanka

20 June 2018