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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...
International Day of Cooperatives
Cooperatives for a Peaceful World: A message from the ILO Director-General
In his message marking the International Day of Cooperatives 2026, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlights the vital role of cooperatives in advancing peace through decent work, social justice and resilient communities.
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...
National social dialogue systems
New ILO database strengthens global knowledge on social dialogue institutions
Rolled out as part of the 50th anniversary of Convention No. 144, the new ILO database provides a global evidence base for analysing and comparing national social dialogue systems.
World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings 2026
Labour market fragilities grow as global shocks intensify, says ILO
Even as global growth appears steady, structural labour market weaknesses and escalating conflict in the Middle East threaten incomes and jobs for millions, Gilbert F. Houngbo warns at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.
ILO calls for stronger social protection for a changing world of work
A new ILO report calls on Member States to reinforce social protection systems in response to evolving labour markets. Drawing on country experiences, it offers policy recommendations to ensure that all workers — across all types of employment — are...
Gender equality
Cooperation and practical solutions to advance gender equality in the labour market
An international workshop, Lisbon 3 March, bringing together European and international institutions, national authorities and experts created an important space for dialogue on gender equality and work–life balance policies in the labour market....
Technical Cooperation
International good practices to promote gender equality at work
Equal pay, gender-based occupational desegregation and gender-responsive budgeting were among the topics discussed at the international workshop held in Lisbon on 3 March, which brought together more than 20 European and international experts with...
IMO–ILO joint news release
Maritime Labour Convention at 20: The ILO and the International Maritime Organization reaffirm commitment to decent work at sea
Maritime Labour Convention milestone marked with renewed call for fair and sustainable global shipping, protecting seafarers’ rights.
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 launches "Child Labour Observatory", a new global hub to support evidence-based action
The new Child Labour Observatory (CLO) provides centralized country-level data, legal information and policy frameworks to support evidence-based action and accelerate progress towards the elimination of child labour worldwide.
Angola joins the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended
Angola became the 111th ILO Member State to ratify the Convention.
Mozambique ratifies the ILO Convention and Protocol on Occupational Safety and Health, as well as the ILO Convention on Violence and...
Mozambique is the 10th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member State to ratify Convention No. 155, and the seventh to ratify Convention No. 190.
International day of care and support 2025
Care to Compete: New ILO report shows business case for care policies for employees with disabilities
Ahead of the International Day of Care and Support, a new report from the International Labour Organization’s Global Business and Disability Network links effective disability-inclusive workplace care and support policies to employee engagement,...
Labour Statistics
Angola adopts new international standards for labour market statistics
With this initiative, Angola joins the other SADC Member States in developing their labour market statistics.
ILO introduces new indicators to strengthen labour administration
Validated globally, the tool helps governments improve effectiveness, accountability, and inclusion in line with international labour standards.
Media Advisory
ILO to release new global report on social justice
Gender equality
A partnership for a more gender-responsive labour market in Portugal
The ILO, with EU support, has launched a project in Portugal to advance gender equality and work-life balance. It focuses on removing barriers, strengthening policies, and ensuring equality becomes a reality in workplaces.
Technical Cooperation
Promoting gender equality and work life balance in the Labour Market in Portugal
Kick-off meeting of the project "Promoting gender equality and work life balance Policies in the Labour Market in Portugal" gathered the ILO, EC, DGERT and CITE.