JAKARTA, 10 – 11 December 2024 – The ASEAN Online Forum on the Future of Work gathered policymakers and practitioners from across the region to discuss key challenges affecting the future of work in ASEAN. The virtual forum focused on breaking barriers for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in accessing the workforce and advancing inclusive human … ASEAN champions inclusive and innovative workforce development
JAKARTA, 11 October 2023 – The 1st ASEAN Online Forum on the Future of Work gathered policymakers and practitioners from across the region to share perspectives on addressing the challenges affecting the employment landscape in ASEAN. The discussions revolved around the mega trends of digitalisation, the reconfiguration of global value chains and the growing importance of … Private Sector and Communities on Human Resources Development
The 37th ASEAN Summit, held in Hanoi, Vietnam on 12th November 2020, marked a significant step towards a more cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community as the ASEAN Leaders adopted the Hanoi Declaration on Strengthening Social Work Towards Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN Community. This declaration underscores the critical role that social workers play in promoting social … Building a Stronger ASEAN Community: Ha Noi Declaration on Strengthening Social Work
Green jobs are a high priority in ASEAN as evidenced by the ASEAN Declaration on Promoting Green Jobs for Equity and Inclusive Growth of ASEAN Community adopted at the ASEAN Summit in 2018. ASEAN is actively promoting green employment in clean energy, energy efficiency and green buildings and urban planning, as well as developing policies … Green Jobs: Good for People, Planet and Prosperity
ASEAN has emerged as a key player in promoting child rights within the region. A significant example is the ASEAN Declaration on the Rights of Children in the Context of Migration, adopted in Bangkok, Thailand on November 2, 2019. This declaration outlines a strong commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of migrant children. The … Protecting Migrant Children: ASEAN Declaration on the Rights of Children