Workers build a rural road in Timor-Leste
Workers build a rural road in Timor-Leste © ILO

Timor-Leste became the ILO’s 177th Member State on 19 August 2003. One of the major challenges for the country is to reduce poverty and create jobs for its population. Together with government, workers' and employers' organizations and development partners, the ILO assists Timor-Leste to move forward with the advancement of social justice and the promotion of decent work. More about the ILO in Timor-Leste

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Child egg sellers in Dili with high dreams of being a pilot and a soldier
Kaimau, the egg seller in Timor-Leste

World Day Against Child Labour

Child egg sellers in Dili with high dreams of being a pilot and a soldier

The new ILO Country Director pays courtesy calls to ILO constituents in Timor-Leste
ILO Country Director with Vice-Prime Minister and Minister Coordinator for Economic Affairs and Minister of Tourism and Environment in Dili.

News

The new ILO Country Director pays courtesy calls to ILO constituents in Timor-Leste

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A fisherman at dusk in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste: Labour market indicators

Timor-Leste: Labour market indicators

Labour market statistics from the ILOSTAT Database

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Rural road development in Timor-Leste
Development cooperation dashboard

Development cooperation dashboard

Projects in Timor-Leste

Projects and programmes

Agroforestry Skills for Employment and Resilience in Timor-Leste

Agroforestry Skills for Employment and Resilience in Timor-Leste

ACTION/Portugal Phase III: Strengthening the Social Protection Systems in Timor-Leste

ACTION/Portugal Phase III: Strengthening the Social Protection Systems in Timor-Leste

Publications

Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024: Promoting decent work and social justice to manage ageing societies

APESO

Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024: Promoting decent work and social justice to manage ageing societies

The International Labour Organization (ILO) in Timor-Leste at a glance (October 2023)

The International Labour Organization (ILO) in Timor-Leste at a glance (October 2023)

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ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste 
UN House, 1 Caicoli Street
Dili, Timor-Leste

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