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Uzbekistan builds employers' organizations' capacity to provide occupational safety and health trainings to enterprises

As part of socio-economic reforms aimed at promoting decent work and sustainable development, Uzbekistan continues to take firm steps to strengthen its national occupational safety and health (OSH) system with the new training for trainers.

ILO highlights need for rights-based fair labour mobility as Danish EU Presidency commences

ILO Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Beate Andrees, contributed to the informal meeting of Employment and Social Affairs Ministers (EPSCO) held in Aalborg, Denmark.

ILO-Brussels stresses the role of ALMPs anchored in rights and based on social dialogue

As profound changes sweep the world of work, national Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) have never been more relevant. The ILO’s role as a global partner in building inclusive, responsive, and future-oriented labour market systems is more vital...

ILO calls for stronger focus on decent job creation in EU development projects

At a hearing in the European Parliament, the ILO said that the creation of quality jobs is too often a missed opportunity in EU development investments, including the Global Gateway. The Organization stands ready to play a transformative role to...

Armenia advances disability inclusion through strategic public financing dialogue

ILO and Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of Armenia present new findings on disability care funding, highlighting the need for strategic investment and decent work in the care sector.

Responding to demographic shifts in the labour market in Europe and Central Asia

New ILO study highlights the pressing labour market challenges posed by ageing and shrinking workforce decline in Europe and Central Asia.

Occupational safety and health (OSH)

Kazakhstan strengthens workplace safety through new training programme

Employers’ organizations in Kazakhstan, with support from the ILO and its International Training Centre, are developing a national pool of experts through a comprehensive training programme. This initiative aims to boost occupational safety and...

Youth employment

ILO and Italian Development Cooperation join forces to boost youth employment in Kosovo’s hospitality sector

The International Labour Organization (ILO), with the financial contribution of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation/Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, launched a new development cooperation initiative aimed...

Beneficiary story

From unskilled to skilled: how an ILO training gave Victoria Zghibarta a second chance in life in the Republic of Moldova

An initiative launched by the Hincesti disctrict Local Employment Partnership (LEP), with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO) provided a free vocational training for Victoria Zghibarta, along with 14 other unemployed persons...

Our impact, their voices

Fighting for the safety of Kyrgyzstan’s healthcare heroes

How a union leader is championing the rights of health workers.

International conference in Yerevan calls for stronger global commitment to social justice

The Yerevan conference marked another step in advancing the ILO’s Global Coalition for Social Justice, with the Organization reaffirming its commitment to inclusive labour markets and decent work for all.

Op-ed

International Domestic Workers' Day reminds us: their rights matter!

To mark the Domestic Workers Day, the ILO DWT/CO for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Director, Mikhail Pouchkin and the UN Women Country Representative in Georgia and Liaison for the South Caucasus, Kaori Ishikawa jointly authored this OpEd.

Workers' rights

A joint project from the ILO and German development agency GIZ improved access to grievance mechanisms for workers in supply chains of EU...

Improvements include better business practices through earlier risk mitigation, a shift toward greater corporate accountability, and more transparent and effective labour rights protections across supply chains.

World Day Against Child Labour

“Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: Let’s speed up efforts!” – World Day Against Child Labour celebrated in Sirdarya Region,...

International Labour Standards

Belgium ratifies the Minimum Wage Fixing Convention and the Work in Fishing Convention

Belgium becomes the 56th country to ratify Convention No. 131 and the 24th country to ratify Convention No. 188.

Workers' rights

Labour rights in Europe record worst score since launch of ITUC Rights Index

The latest edition of the Global Rights Index from the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) highlights concerns about the narrowing of democratic space for trade union action and civil society engagement.

Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank Forum

ILO highlights transformative power of the social and solidarity economy at a global forum in Spain

The ILO participated in the first Forum of the Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank (ASETT), emphasizing the role of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in contributing to decent work, social justice, and inclusive development. It...

With EU/ILO support, Moldova’s National Employment Agency receives vehicles and IT equipment to enhance mobility and accessibility of...

The National Employment Agency (ANOFM) has received three modern vehicles, IT equipment and office furniture within an institutional strengthening effort aimed at bringing employment services closer to citizens.

Rise for Impact

Uzbek cotton farmers build skills in management, negotiation and labour rights

Practical ILO workshop boosts sustainable farming, financial planning and legal awareness across cotton-growing communities in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh and Syrdarya regions.

Social rights as a cornerstone of democratic resilience and inclusive development

The Director of ILO-Brussels participated in an event titled: “Social rights: Building social justice and democratic stability”.