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Digital innovation can support more inclusive employment pathways
European experiences and ILO work on digital technology highlight how employment services can support persons with disabilities to enter, remain and progress in decent work
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.
International Labour Standards
Germany ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155)
Germany has now ratified all eleven fundamental ILO instruments.
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...
ILO, Kerala strengthen efforts to promote decent work for migrant care workers
Focusing on nurses, care assistants and domestic workers from Kerala, the ILO-supported dialogue proposes ways to strengthen institutional frameworks for safe migration for migrant care workers from India.
Assam State Engagement: Linking India–EU Migration Opportunities with the Northeast Corridor (LINC) Workshop in Guwahati, Assam
Under the EU–India Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (CDMM-II) Project, in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs, India, European Union and the State Government of Assam, a workshop on Linking India–EU Migration...
Uttar Pradesh State Engagement
Linking India–EU mobility opportunities with Uttar Pradesh workshop in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Under the EU–India Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (CDMM-II) Project, in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs, India, European Union and the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, a workshop on Linking India–EU Migration...
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 Macro policies
Opening markets, shaping jobs: The EU-India trade agreement
The EU and India have signed a long-awaited trade agreement which promises to reshape trade, growth, and employment across two of the world’s largest markets. ILO experts Radhicka Kapoor and Kee Beom Kim examine what this means for jobs, wages, and...
Expanding avenues to promote decent work: New ILO report shows growing integration of just transition in environmental plans
Decent work and just transition objectives gain prominence in the design of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) on climate change.
Just Transition
ILO launches Green Employment Diagnostic to guide just transition in Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia
The report points out that to ensure a just green transition, building a strong evidence base and social dialogue are essential.
New community spaces create jobs and strengthen social cohesion in Jordan through ILO–Germany partnership
The Hallabat Municipality Park and Playground and Bergish Community and Educational Centre promote decent work, community wellbeing and social inclusion, with funding from Germany through the KfW Development Bank under the ILO Employment Intensive...
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.
Media Advisory
ILO to release new global report on social justice
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.