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EU-funded Regional Project "Youth-NEET" Launch Steering Committee to Support Youth Employment and Inclusion in Tunisia

Key partners in Tunisia convene to tackle youth unemployment and improve opportunities for young people not in work, education, or training (NEET).

METI Project

Towards METI’s project closure: Workshop on sustainable supply chains and financing

The programme for Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment in the Southern Mediterranean (METI) marked the beginning of its final activities on 10th December, celebrating the achievements of this four-year initiative. Participants from...

ILO underlines power of social dialogue to promote decent work in fisheries

At a conference on advancing social sustainability in fisheries through dialogue, the ILO welcomed a shared commitment of the EU social partners in the sector to improve working conditions at sea.

Labour provisions in trade agreements promote decent work

Labour provisions are an increasing feature of trade agreements, as underscored by the ILO during the Trade and Sustainable Development Forum hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). At the Forum, the ILO discussed the impact of...

Domestic workers

ILO and CTUA conducted a training on decent work for domestic workers and the Domestic Workers Convention

Trade union representatives and state labour inspectors are ready to protect and advocate decent work for domestic workers in Armenia.

ILO launches new project to promote occupational safety and health in Kazakhstan's mining sector

The ILO has launched a new project to promote occupational safety and health in Kazakhstan's mining sector, one of the country's most hazardous industries. Through enhanced social dialogue and strengthened labour standards, the initiative aims to...

ILO workshop strengthens grievance handling skills for mediators in Armenia

Two-day workshop on grievance handling for assigned mediators launched by the ILO project "Promoting Implementation of Labour Rights in Armenia Together" in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia.

One UN

UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine Matthias Schmale meets with Ukrainian workers' and employers' organizations on...

Matthias Schmale, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, held a meeting with representatives from Ukraine's workers’ and employers’ organizations. The dialogue, hosted at the ILO Country Office in Kyiv, underscored the...

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

Kyrgyz Parliament and ILO collaborate to implement the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

The ILO launched policy dialogues in Kyrgyzstan to promote implementation of C190, highlighted during the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.

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.

16 days activism

16 days of activism against gender-based violence: A global movement for change

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Video message from the ILO Director-General on the 16 days of activism campaign – 2024

Measuring cooperatives in Türkiye and beyond: Webinar on global and national progress on cooperative statistics

EBMOs

Training equips employer organization professionals with essential management skills

Four professionals from Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia completed the Master Training in EBMO Management —the only postgraduate course of its kind.

Inclusivity

Breaking down the barriers makes everybody gain

Globally, there are over one billion people with disabilities. They are now more active in many societies than ever before. Yet employment rates are low and many barriers to work still exist. The ILO Office for Türkiye project shows how and why...

Empowering social partners in Türkiye

Strengthening union capacity on fundamental labour rights

The ILO and Confederation of Public Employees Trade Union partnered to equip union leaders and experts with knowledge on core labour standards, freedom of association, and the future of work.

The New Social Contract must prioritize social dialogue and Tripartism

Representative of Unions, employers, governments and academia across Europe and Central meet in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to discuss on how to shape the design and implementation of the new social contract at national and regional levels.

ILO underlines urgent need to improve working conditions of care workers

At a conference on affordable high-quality home-based, community and residential care services, the ILO underlined the need for integrated long-term care that upholds the rights of older people and caregivers alike.

Empowering social partners in Türkiye

Training empowers union representatives on fundamental labour rights

The ILO and The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Türkiye (DİSK) partnered to equip union leaders and experts with knowledge on core labour standards, freedom of association, and the future of work.

Armenia advances decent work for care workers supporting people with disabilities

National tripartite constituents in Armenia discuss decent work for care workers providing quality care services to people with disabilities.