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C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Kyrgyz trade unions strengthen protection and representation of vulnerable workers by taking action against workplace violence

An International Labour Organization (ILO) workshop strengthened the capacity of trade unions to advance a world of work free from violence and harassment and support implementation of Convention No. 190 in Kyrgyzstan.

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...

Kazakhstan strengthens capacity for social protection data collection

An International Labour Organization webinar brought together national institutions to improve social protection data collection and reporting.

ILO and PERC strengthen regional dialogue on the future of work at Summer School in Armenia

Trade union leaders from Eastern Europe and Central Asia discussed artificial intelligence, platform work, social dialogue and the outcomes of the 114th International Labour Conference.

Training course

ITCILO launches summer school on social dialogue and living wages

Organised with the support of the French Ministry of Labour and Solidarity, the course will examine how tripartite social dialogue and collective bargaining can help turn living wage principles into practice.

Local Employment Partnerships strengthen labour market recovery in Ukraine

The ILO’s Local Employment Partnership approach is helping Ukrainian communities create jobs, address skills shortages and strengthen labour market governance through locally led cooperation.

Kazakhstan concludes mining safety project with tripartite review

A high-level tripartite session highlighted progress in strengthening occupational safety and health, social dialogue and institutional cooperation in Kazakhstan's mining sector.

Global Accelerator

ILO training strengthens employment counselling in Uzbekistan

Employment counsellors from four regions completed interactive ILO training, strengthening interviewing and assessment skills across public employment services in Uzbekistan.

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How to measure the economy-wide impact of AI

Poland becomes the first country application of a new World Bank Group–ILO technical collaboration designed to assess the potential macroeconomic impacts of Artificial Intelligence.

Kazakhstan builds capacity to investigate workplace accidents

An ILO webinar brought together more than 50 representatives of government, employers and workers to strengthen workplace accident investigation and improve occupational safety and health in Kazakhstan.

ILO and Uzbekistan trade unions discuss social insurance

The ILO and the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan exchanged views on implementing the new Social Insurance Law and strengthening social protection.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan advances social protection statistics

ILO workshop brought together national institutions to strengthen social protection data and improve evidence-based policymaking in Uzbekistan.

ILO and Switzerland launch initiative to boost productivity and decent work in Ukraine

Enterprises in Ukraine will receive support to improve productivity, working conditions and competitiveness, contributing to the country’s reconstruction.

Azerbaijan explores practical approaches to pay equity

ILO workshop brought together government, employers, workers and experts to share international experience and practical tools for reducing the gender pay gap in Azerbaijan.

Voices on 100 Years of Labour Standards Supervision

How to ensure international labour standards make a difference in a changing world

To mark 100 years of standards supervision, the ILO is speaking with members of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR). Attila Kun, who joined the Committee in 2025, reflects on its role in advancing...

World Day Against Child Labour

Uzbekistan marks World Day Against Child Labour 2026

An awareness-raising event highlighted children's rights and the 2026 campaign theme, “Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults”.

International Labour Standards

Germany ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155)

Germany has now ratified all eleven fundamental ILO instruments.

International Labour Standards

Iceland ratifies Conventions Nos 188 and 191

Ratification marks an important step for the protection of fishers and for the recognition of a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.

International Labour Standards

Azerbaijan ratifies all fundamental Conventions

Azerbaijan is the 75th country to ratify the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187).

Albania strengthens labour inspection capacity on occupational safety and health

The ILO has supported the Albanian State Labour Inspectorate through nationwide occupational safety and health training, helping labour inspectors improve risk prevention and inspection practices in high-risk sectors.