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Just transition
Geologist shapes a just transition, sustainable energy in the Philippines
A female geologist, supervisor, and union leader champions a just transition within the Philippines' geothermal sector to ensure a sustainable future for workers and the environment.
Just transition
Union leader in the Philippines brings just transition across Mindanao
A just transition in the Philippines must leave no worker behind, especially in Mindanao where unions are helping vulnerable, informal, and young workers build a fairer and more sustainable future.
17th High-level meeting between the ILO and the European Commission
The International Labour Organization and the European Commission set renewed strategic agenda for social justice, quality jobs and a...
The two partners reaffirmed their strategic partnership and agreed to deepen their cooperation on social justice, decent work and quality jobs at their 17th High-level meeting.
Meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs
Enforcement is the cornerstone for effective labour market governance
The ILO addressed the informal meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs organized by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, underlining that the effective enforcement of labour laws protects both workers and...
Just transition
From child labour to union leader in geothermal power
In the Philippines, a former child labourer has become a geothermal worker and union leader, proving that a just transition, skills recognition, and labour rights can create decent work without leaving workers behind.
EU strategic framework on health and safety at work post-2027
Occupational disease prevention, mental health, AI, and climate change should shape future EU agenda on safety and health at work
The ILO highlighted occupational diseases, psychosocial risks, artificial intelligence and climate adaptation and preparedness for extreme weather events as key priorities for the future EU strategic framework on health and safety at work during a...
Meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs
ILO Director-General calls for fair employment to be at the heart of social justice
At the invitation of the Cyprus EU Council Presidency, the ILO Director-General addressed an informal meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs and underlined the need to foster social justice and fair employment, which are the...
ILO and the Government of the Netherlands launch a project to protect Ukrainians working in energy
The initiative strengthens occupational safety and health and prepares workers for a sustainable recovery of the embattled energy sector.
Investing in care: ILO highlights the future of the care sector at European Parliament event
The ILO emphasized the need for systemic reform and investment in care at the first-ever Care Workers’ Parliament.
PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work
Refugee inclusion in practice: Experiences, outcomes, and impacts
This final episode of the series examines how the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (HDPN) shapes refugee livelihoods and host community economies. Svein Erik Stav (Fafo Institute for Labour and Social Research) and Tewodros Aragie Kebede...
PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work
Refugee agency, livelihoods and inclusion
In the fifth episode Professor Alexander Betts (Oxford University) and Bisimwa Mulemangabo (Oxford Refugee-Led Research Hub) discuss refugee livelihoods, access to decent work, and the importance of recognizing refugee agency in shaping sustainable...
PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work
How the ILO is redefining refugee livelihoods and advancing host community development
Nick Grisewood, Global Programme Manager for the ILO PROSPECTS Programme, joins the fourth podcast episode to discuss how the ILO has become a central actor in refugee responses and why access to decent work, skills and social protection is key for...
PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work
Innovating refugee response: How the Netherlands built the PROSPECTS Partnership
In this episode, Ana Uzelac, Senior Policy Officer at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discusses the origins and evolution of the PROSPECTS partnership. She highlights how innovative donor approaches can strengthen the...
Jordan’s Ministry of Labour and the ILO launch workshop on the country’s transition to formal economy
Initiative is part of ILO technical support activities to strengthen social protection and support workers’ transition to the formal economy in Jordan, with funding from Norway, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Coconut culinary training
Hope afloat: Coconut culinary upskills workers, uplifts livelihoods
A coconut culinary training helps typhoon-affected workers rebuild their lives and gain new skills in Siargao Island, the Philippines’ coconut and surfing capital.
Coconut culinary training
Fallen coconuts to fresh starts
Rolly rises from a disaster and turns coconuts into opportunity in Siargao Island, Philippines under an ILO initiative helping informal workers after a super typhoon through emergency employment, social protection and a just transition.
Coconut culinary training
From storm to stove: Coconut culinary skills revive livelihoods in Siargao
A mother and aspiring entrepreneur rebuilt her life through coconut farm recovery and culinary training, which helped turn her loss into coconut muffins, coco balls, and new hope.
Press release
Towards a Renewed European Social Contract
Representative of Unions, employers, governments and academia across Central and Western Europe meet in Brussels, to discuss about challenges and opportunities in shaping a new social contract at national and regional level with specific focus on...
Press release
Young refugees urge bold investment in leadership, education and economic inclusion at ECOSOC Youth forum
At a high-level side event during the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025, young refugees shared stories of their innovative actions in their communities and advocated for stronger global commitment to promote socio-economic inclusion for displaced youth.
ILO strengthens capacities to promote sustainable employment through SIYB training in Lebanon
As part of its sustainable enterprises’ development programme, the ILO is strengthening entrepreneurship and job creation to support Lebanon’s economic recovery through projects funded by the EU, the Netherlands and Sweden.