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Director of the ILO Office for Türkiye visits United Confederation of Public Employees' Unions

ILO Workshop Outlines Major Points of Joint Roadmap to the Strengthening of Women's Leadership in Social Parties

ILO’s voices

How decent work for all paves the way to dignity and productivity

The ILO’s Project on Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens works for contributing to building empowered societies that are equitable, inclusive, and sustainable. The project equips workers and job seekers...

ILO and Anadolu Isuzu collaborate for gender equality in the world of work

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for Türkiye and Anadolu Isuzu have inked a cooperation protocol promoting gender equality in the world of work and increasing the employment of women.

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Strong women invest in society: Inclusive social protection benefits for all

Selen Canoğulları, a woman entrepreneur, enjoys the harmonious working environment in her company while not only appreciating but implementing the inclusiveness and providing social protection for all. Canoğulları benefits from the support of the...

“Workplace Compliance through Labour Inspection Guidance and Social Dialogue” Project Launched

Minister Işıkhan: "Developing robust, inclusive and effective labour inspection systems in the labour market is vital to ensure legislative compliance, as it will pave the way for more decent working conditions in all sectors. I sincerely believe...

ILO to support constituents and implementing partners in Türkiye on improving communication and advocacy skills for decent work and social...

The ILO Office for Türkiye and ITCILO convened in a two-day workshop training on 27-28 February 2024 dedicated officers from tripartite constituents and implementing partners to strengthen and consolidate a shared understanding and knowledge of...

Labour Inspection and Guidance Project organizes "Strategic Compliance Planning" and "Standardization of Labour Inspection and Guidance...

The participants of the workshops contributed to the development of a strategic compliance model and plan, as well as draft workflows for the Directorate for Guidance and Inspection

ILO Voices | Crisis response

My work with earthquake survivors in Türkiye gives me purpose

When multiple earthquakes struck Türkiye and Syria on 6 February 2023, Jin Dawod set to work matching survivors with therapists through her platform Peace Therapist. A Syrian refugee living in Türkiye, she knows first-hand how critical psycho-social...

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YASSER HASSAN, ILO Director for Türkiye

Commemorating the lost lives with sorrow, ILO works for the recovery from the devastating earthquakes.

Constituents from Türkiye formulate a way forward on advancing decent work through responsible business and investment

As one of the fastest growing economies in the OECD, Türkiye plays an important role in the area of trade and investment, both regionally and globally. In this regard, the government has placed responsible business conduct and human rights due...

WESO Trends 2024

Global unemployment rate set to increase in 2024 while growing social inequalities raise concerns, says ILO report

Joblessness and the jobs gap have both fallen below pre-pandemic levels but global unemployment will rise in 2024, and growing inequalities and stagnant productivity are causes for concern, according to the ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook:...

ILO Offers Training to Teachers on Combating Child Labour

The goal is to enhance the understanding and awareness of teachers in the efforts to combat child labour among the seasonal agricultural workforce, thereby contributing to the reduction of child labour.

ILO Offers Training to Agricultural Labour Intermediaries

The training seeks to enhance the understanding and awareness of agricultural labour intermediaries of the efforts to combat child labour, key actors in the integration of seasonal agricultural workers into the workforce, thereby supporting the...

ILO Introduces “ILO-IOE Guidelines on Combating Child Labour for Companies” to Private Sector Representatives

An informative seminar on the historical process and the current status of human rights in the business world was organised for representatives of private sector Black Sea Exporters' Association members.

Annual monitoring meeting of the women's employment program emphasizes the transformative role of the ILO and the importance of continued...

Challenges of providing and sustaining decent jobs discussed and lessons-learned exchanged by the ILO and its Turkish partners

At the partners coordination meeting of the Project on “Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens”, the ILO and 82 specialists from public institutions and municipalities highlighted their willingness and...

ILO Türkiye Office at the Field with PRM Before the 2023 Ends

Information Meeting Held for Teachers on Combating Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture

Training sessions launched for the Online Learning Modules on Combating Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture, developed by the ILO and the FAO.

Reducing Waste Towards a Just Transition: Exploring Work, Labour, and Value in Informal Recycling Chain

Report highlights the dynamics of the informal recycling chain in Adana, Türkiye.