The International Labour Organization brought together over 30 government officials from Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam to share good practices in implementing disability-inclusive employment services, with the aim of leaving no one behind in the labour market.
The workshop provided an overview of national and international policy frameworks on disability rights and featured good practices from different countries in rolling out inclusive employment policies and perspectives of groups advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities such as the People’s Action for Inclusive Development group and the Banteay Srei Organization.
Attendees also had the opportunity to discuss pressing topics such as accessibility, skills development programmes for persons with disabilities, and partnerships with the private sector and employers’ organizations.