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EU Green Week 2026

Nature-based solutions can drive decent job creation

Nature-based solutions have potential to be a major driver of employment in sectors such as agriculture, forestry, water and infrastructure development. Investment is needed in skills development, decent work and inclusion to ensure that this...

New Decent Work Country Programme for Ukraine signed by tripartite partners

New framework will support recovery, labour market reforms and the creation of decent jobs through 2029.

Azerbaijan strengthens tripartite dialogue on occupational safety and health

More than 90 representatives of government, employers and workers took part in an ILO webinar to exchange experience and strengthen knowledge on occupational safety and health.

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...

RISE for Impact

Uzbekistan strengthens capacities on international labour standards and social dialogue

Participants from Uzbekistan completed specialized ITCILO training programmes on international labour standards, collective bargaining and social dialogue with support from the ILO.

Social dialogue and tripartism

50 years of ILO Convention No. 144: putting tripartism into practice

Marking 50 years since its adoption, Convention No. 144 remains a key instrument for promoting tripartism and effective consultation on international labour standards.

ILO-Unicef

ILO-UNICEF report identifies key enablers of women's employment in wartime Ukraine

The ILO and UNICEF have presented the findings of a joint study demonstrating how access to early childhood education and care services, working arrangements and social norms affect women’s participation in the labour market in the context of the...

Occupational safety and health (OSH)

Kazakhstan strengthens mine safety through regional training in Ust-Kamenogorsk

The final training in Ust-Kamenogorsk brought together workers, employers and labour inspectors to strengthen occupational safety and health practices in the mining sector.

Turkmenistan advances dialogue on social protection

The ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank held consultations in Ashgabat on the results of the Core Diagnostic Instrument (CODI) social protection system assessment and next steps to strengthen social protection in Turkmenistan.

RISE for Impact

Cotton communities in Uzbekistan strengthen labour awareness

ILO workshop brought together farmers and local partners to discuss fundamental principles and rights at work and decent work in Uzbekistan.

Small and Medium Enterprises

Montenegro advances responsible business conduct for SMEs

A new roadmap aims to align business practices with the principles of international labour standards and the ILO MNE Declaration.

Trade unions in Azerbaijan strengthen understanding of ILO supervisory mechanisms

Trade union representatives examined how ILO supervisory procedures can support workers’ rights and social dialogue in Azerbaijan at a joint AHIK-ILO/ACTRAV seminar.

ILO urges stronger protections and a renewed commitment to decent work for migrant workers

The call was made at the second International Migration Review Forum, where attendees adopted a Progress Declaration, recommitting to safe, orderly and regular migration.

ILO supports Ukrainian trade unions in strengthening worker resilience amid war

With Belgian support, the ILO is working with Ukrainian trade unions to reinforce workplace support systems for workers affected by the war, including psychosocial assistance and occupational safety and health.

Conference on trade union activities in the context of climate change held in Baku

Representatives of trade unions, governments and the ILO exchanged views on just transition policies, social dialogue and workers’ participation in climate governance.

ILO and European Union launch project to promote decent work and prevent child and forced labour in Turkmenistan

EU-funded ILO project will support national efforts to strengthen labour standards and address child labour and forced labour with a focus on the cotton sector.

Job-rich investment must be at the heart of Syria’s recovery agenda

Investments in decent jobs and local economic growth are essential for an inclusive and sustainable recovery, the ILO has told the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum.

Armenia strengthens employment services through nationwide training

Employment specialists across Armenia build skills in supporting jobseekers, engaging employers and improving job placement with ILO support.

World day for safety and health at work 2026

Kazakhstan discusses new approaches to occupational safety and health

A round table in Karaganda explored new approaches to occupational safety and health, addressing digitalization, psychosocial risks and cooperation between tripartite constituents.

ILO and Azerbaijan discuss child labour and international labour standards

The tripartite webinar explored practical approaches to child labour prevention, labour inspection and implementation of ILO standards in Azerbaijan.