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Marrakech Global Framework for Action urges scaled implementation to end child labour
The framework, adopted at the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, aims to accelerate progress and reaffirms the importance of prioritizing the elimination of child labour in international sustainable development frameworks.
Rapid ageing reshapes jobs, growth and inclusion in Asia and the Pacific
ILO-EU forum urges collective solutions to ensure demographic change drives decent work and inclusive growth.
Media Advisory
ILO and Morocco spotlight new global conference and campaign on child labour
World of Work Series: Employment and Social Trends 2026
Global job quality stagnates despite resilient growth
Challenges persist, especially for youth and women, the Employment and Social Trends 2026 report warns.
News
Japanese industries advance human rights in business
Industry-wide collaboration emerges as central to effective human rights due diligence.
ILO Macro policies
When young workers are left behind: The economic cost of youth unemployment and underemployment
ILO macro-economic and employment policies specialist Kee Beom Kim shows why helping youth get good employment is essential not only for young people, but for a country’s overall macroeconomic stability, at time when economies are navigating change...
16 Days of Activism
Protecting women from violence in the digital world of work
On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo calls for urgent action to end online violence and harassment against women and girls. He highlights how technology-facilitated abuse is driving women out...
Supply chains
First national dialogue on sustainable aquaculture supply chain in the Philippines
First National Industry Dialogue for Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chains in the Philippines accelerates aquaculture sector upgrading while tackling human and labour rights risks amid global disruptions.
Child labour
Japan and ILO support cocoa farmers to fight child labour through climate-smart solutions
A high-level ILO mission, joined by the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, visited the Climate Cocoa Project in Bibiani to witness the impact of Japan-funded efforts to eliminate child labour through climate-smart farming and stronger child protection...
Global progress on social justice slowed by persistent inequalities, new ILO report warns
New assessment shows advances in poverty reduction, education and productivity, but progress has stalled in recent years, leaving deep inequalities and eroding trust in institutions.
Supply chains
Workers secure jobs in aquaculture, help double shrimp production
Workers trained, certified and hired in aquaculture under a new joint government-industry initiative with the ILO and the Government of Japan help increase shrimp production and improve supply chains towards decent work and sustainable aquaculture...
Supply chains key to driving inclusive growth in Asia-Pacific
As trade patterns evolve, governments, employers and workers’ groups across Asia–Pacific gather in Bangkok to forge supply chains that are fairer, stronger and future-ready.
News
METI-ILO Forum - Top leaders from enterprises shared the challenges of incorporating respect for human rights into supply chain management
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.
Joint ILO - UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction statement
Jobs and livelihoods central to resilience in Africa
The ILO and UNDRR made their call during a high-level side event at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) on 21 August 2025, to urge stronger action on job creation, skills development and local capacity building as...
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.
TICAD9
ILO Statement to the TICAD9 Plenary Session on Promoting Trade and Investment
The ILO’s official statement at the TICAD9 Plenary Session on “The Economy: Promoting Trade and Investment” was delivered by André Bogui, ILO Assistant Director-General and Director of the Director-General’s Office. In his intervention, Mr. Bogui...
Op-ed
Disaster Risk Reduction in Africa Begins with Jobs
To mark the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), André Bogui, Assistant Director-General at the International Labour Organization, explains why investing in decent jobs is one of the most effective ways to reduce...
TICAD9
ILO Statement to the TICAD9 Plenary Session on Ensuring Human Dignity and Human Security
The ILO’s official statement at the TICAD9 Plenary Session on “Peace and Security: Ensuring Human Dignity and Human Security” was delivered by André Bogui, ILO Assistant Director-General and Director of the Director-General’s Office. In his remarks,...
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