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Geologist shapes a just transition, sustainable energy in the Philippines
Geologist and union officer Demi Abaniel discusses the role of geothermal energy in supporting a just and sustainable energy transition in Mindanao, Philippines.

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.

Union leader in the Philippines brings just transition across Mindanao
Melba wearing a black jacket and standing behind a green field with coconut trees

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.

The International Labour Organization and the European Commission set renewed strategic agenda for social justice, quality jobs and a...

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.

Enforcement is the cornerstone for effective labour market governance

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...

From child labour to union leader in geothermal power
Raul Amba at work in a geothermal power plant in Kidapawan City.

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.

Occupational disease prevention, mental health, AI, and climate change should shape future EU agenda on safety and health at work

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...

Luxembourg and the ILO sign new Strategic Partnership Framework for 2026-29
Partners shaking hands

ILO-Luxembourg Partnership

Luxembourg and the ILO sign new Strategic Partnership Framework for 2026-29

The Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the ILO signed a new Strategic Partnership Framework for 2026-29.

ILO Director-General calls for fair employment to be at the heart of social justice

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 constituents and partners strengthen knowledge on the social and solidarity economy to advance social justice

ILO constituents and partners strengthen knowledge on the social and solidarity economy to advance social justice

The ILO convened a technical knowledge-sharing event in Turin, bringing together constituents and partners from countries where it has been actively supporting the promotion of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for social justice. Participants...

Investing in care: ILO highlights the future of the care sector at European Parliament event
Care 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.

Hope afloat: Coconut culinary upskills workers, uplifts livelihoods
Jonalyn is wearing a blue apron and speaking over a microphone.

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.

Fallen coconuts to fresh starts
Rolly wearing a buri native hat next to a coconut tree.

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.

From storm to stove: Coconut culinary skills revive livelihoods in Siargao
Two women cooking in a coconut culinary training.

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.

The human rights economy: Global Coalition partners highlight the role of the social and solidarity economy
Participants at the Global Coalition for Social Justice

Annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

The human rights economy: Global Coalition partners highlight the role of the social and solidarity economy

Partners highlighted the social and solidarity economy (SSE) as a key driver of decent work, social justice and the human rights economy at a high-level event during the Global Coalition for Social Justice Annual Forum.

Towards a Renewed European Social Contract

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...

The ILO reaffirms the social and solidarity economy as a key driver of social innovation
Panellists at the opening ceremony of the Global Government Summit.

Global Government Summit

The ILO reaffirms the social and solidarity economy as a key driver of social innovation

The ILO participated in the Summit, reaffirming the role of the social and solidarity economy in advancing social innovation, consistent with its tripartite mandate and relevant international resolutions.

ILO stresses need for robust social dialogue to address labour market challenges
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ILO stresses need for robust social dialogue to address labour market challenges

The ILO addressed a high-level International conference which discussed ways to shape sustainable and future-proof industrial relations.

ILO and EESC join forces to shape a fair and inclusive AI-driven future at high-level conference
The ILO Director-General addressing the conference

ILO and EESC join forces to shape a fair and inclusive AI-driven future at high-level conference

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world of work at an unprecedented pace, bringing both opportunities and challenges for workers, businesses and policymakers.

New programme to close digital gap for 15,000 small businesses
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Enterprise development

New programme to close digital gap for 15,000 small businesses

The United Nations in the Philippines launched a new joint programme to bridge the digital divide and boost the competitiveness of enterprises through improved connectivity and support from UN agencies, including the ILO and government partners.

ILO calls for international solidarity to build climate-proof social protection systems
Climate-proofed social protection

ILO calls for international solidarity to build climate-proof social protection systems

At a conference on the role of social protection in the context of climate crises, the ILO underlined the need for international solidarity and an enabling global financial architecture to achieve universal social protection.