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ILO introduces its model for combating violence and harassment in the workplace to relevant parties

ILO Seminar sheds light on reporting duties for Türkiye's ratified labour Conventions

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for Türkiye conducted a pivotal training session on "Reporting Obligations on Ratified ILO Conventions," aiming to bolster compliance and accountability among public institutions and labour...

Türkiye Recognized as Pathfinder Country in Global Fight Against Child Labour

ILO supported the process with technical support, expertise and guidance.

Official Mission to Chile:

ILO Director-General: ‘At a time when the world faces unprecedented challenges, advancing social justice is more important than ever’

During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General dialogue with ILO Chile about the role of the ILO in the United Nations system, and the significance of his mission to the country.

Gender equality and non-discrimination

Empowering employers: ensuring workplace equality through an innovative online course

ILO Director-General briefs Chilean constituents on work to advance social justice

During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General met government officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.

The 13th Labour Assembly concludes with a call to more effective social dialogue in addressing labour challenges, importance of adhering to...

ILO Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Ms. Beate Andrees: "Inclusive social dialogue is the key to addressing major transitions in the world of work".

Global Skills Forum addresses critical challenges and opportunities in skills development

The 13th Labour Assembly Convenes, Addressing Türkiye's Labour Landscape, and Advocates for Social Dialogue and Decent Work

ILO Director-General welcomes Türkiye's government’ and social partners' commitment to social dialogue.

It's World Day of safety and health at work!

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28 April) serves to raise awareness about occupational safety and health and gives us an opportunity to talk about the causes of work-related injuries, diseases, and fatalities, and measures to prevent...

Prospects to achieve decent work in cocoa supply chain

In a closing address to the 5th World Cocoa Conference, the ILO addressed challenges and opportunities to make the cocoa supply chain more sustainable, based on its decent work approach.

ILO welcomes EU’s renewed commitment to a strong and resilient social Europe

At a high-level EU conference, participants signed a Declaration on the Future of the European Pillar of Social Rights, renewing their commitment to the European social model to continue making social and economic progress.

Just transition

People and data gathering key to build more circular economies, says ILO

The shift to a circular economy has the potential to create 7 million jobs globally. At the World Circular Economy Forum, the ILO underlined the need to design policies and actions that accelerate the transformation to a circular economy.

Employment creation in Moldova

ILO Director-General launches new EU-backed project to strengthen labour market institutions in the Republic of Moldova, during first joint...

Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo also held high level meetings with senior officials, including the President of Moldova, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Labour and Social Protection and the ILO’s social partners.

Education

ILO discusses key recommendations to transform teaching profession

The ILO highlighted the Recommendations of the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-level panel on the teaching profession, to be considered within national contexts to address the urgent crisis in the teaching profession and the teacher...

Aviation

Aviation sector has enormous potential to sustainably fuel decent work

At a conference organized by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, the ILO highlighted the relevance of international labour standards and tools and how these can help the industry address existing challenges.

ILO promotes Social Solidarity Economy and Green Jobs in Türkiye

Fundamental Labour Rights Project organizes Training of Trainers for Social Partners

A Training of Trainers Workshop was organized for the experts who will run the training programme developed under the Fundamental Labour Rights Project. “The environment for discussion that was created, in which representatives of both the worker...

Leadership and management training for ILO staff in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Director, specialists and programme officer of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia gathered to undertake leadership and management training in the context of multiple crises. The exercise served to...

Inclusive employment for persons with disabilities discussed in a multi-faceted way at the workshop with public, private sector and social...

At the "Strengthening Employment for People with Disabilities: Collaborative Solutions Workshop" organized by the ILO Office in Turkey, participants discussed the employment of persons with disabilities from a multidimensional perspective based on...