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Trade and labour in uncertain times

The ILO and partners convened a Brussels seminar on Africa's future in the global economy. Key stakeholders discussed how trade can better support decent work and long-term sustainable growth across the continent.

International Labour Standards

Greece ratifies two occupational safety and health instruments and the Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention

The Government of Greece deposited the instruments of ratification for three International Labour Standards and has now ratified all ILO’s fundamental instruments.

Uttar Pradesh State Engagement

Linking India–EU mobility opportunities with Uttar Pradesh workshop in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Under the EU–India Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (CDMM-II) Project, in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs, India, European Union and the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, a workshop on Linking India–EU Migration...

Labour migration

Cambodian migrant workers receive expanded support in Siem Reap province

The ILO Ship to Shore Rights South-East programme increases provision of information and assistance for migrant workers in Siem Reap province, with the support of the European Union (EU).

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Statistics should serve as an entry point for dialogue and cooperation rather than a conclusion

Augustin Morel, Project Manager at the Walloon Social Economy Observatory (Belgium) reflects on the challenges of producing reliable and meaningful statistics on the social and solidarity economy (SSE). He highlights that data can support collective...

Labour migration

Survey highlights challenging conditions faced by migrant workers in Asia’s fishing and seafood processing industries

A ground-breaking ILO report highlights systemic nature of labour rights challenges and need for continued efforts to ensure decent work in South-East Asia’s blue economy.

Tajikistan reviews options to expand social protection

A tripartite workshop in Dushanbe examined new studies on social protection coverage and the costing of maternity and old-age benefits.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan advances work injury insurance for construction workers

Tripartite dialogue identifies a solution to expand work injury insurance for informal construction workers.

ILO-Luxembourg Partnership

Luxembourg and the ILO sign new Strategic Partnership Framework for 2026-29

The Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the ILO signed a new Strategic Partnership Framework for 2026-29.

World Day of Social Justice event spotlights business with social purpose and a viable social and solidarity economy

On the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice, the event in Turin focused on the role of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in organizing production and services to deliver livelihoods, equality and rights, especially in times of crises.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan advances dialogue on care economy to promote gender equality and decent work

Government, employers’ and workers’ representatives met with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to discuss strengthening labour and social protection for domestic workers and advancing decent...

Meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs

ILO Director-General calls for fair employment to be at the heart of social justice

At the invitation of the Cyprus EU Council Presidency, the ILO Director-General addressed an informal meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs and underlined the need to foster social justice and fair employment, which are the...

Global Accelerator

Employment counsellors improve jobseeker interviews in Fergana, Uzbekistan

From pilot to practice: an interactive training supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the Global Accelerator strengthened practical interviewing skills in Uzbekistan’s public employment services.

ILO Macro policies

Opening markets, shaping jobs: The EU-India trade agreement

The EU and India have signed a long-awaited trade agreement which promises to reshape trade, growth, and employment across two of the world’s largest markets. ILO experts Radhicka Kapoor and Kee Beom Kim examine what this means for jobs, wages, and...

Labour migration

From the production floor to collective action

In Malaysia’s electronics sector, women migrant workers are coming together to build leadership, confidence and a shared voice at work.

Global Accelerator

Development partners target work injury insurance gaps for construction workers in Uzbekistan

Under the Global Accelerator in Uzbekistan, international financial institutions and UN partners met to strengthen worker protection in the construction sector.

Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Armenia advances implementation of ILO Violence and Harassment Convention through national policy dialogue

Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations reviewed gaps and priorities for implementing Convention No. 190 following its ratification.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan launches new Social Insurance Law

Under the Global Accelerator programme, the constituents, the United Nations (UN) and development partners met in Tashkent to discuss implementation of Uzbekistan’s new Social Insurance Law introducing maternity and sickness benefits.

Kazakhstan tripartite constituents advance dispute resolution through social dialogue

An ILO-organized high-level round table in Astana brought together government, employers and workers to strengthen social dialogue and peaceful labour dispute resolution in Kazakhstan.

ILO and the Government of the Netherlands launch a project to protect Ukrainians working in energy

The initiative strengthens occupational safety and health and prepares workers for a sustainable recovery of the embattled energy sector.