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12th Mont Blanc Meeting explores pathways to a sustainable and sovereign future through the social and solidarity economy

The 12th edition of the Mont Blanc Meetings, as organized by the SSE International Forum, positioned the social and solidarity economy at the heart of global efforts to build a sustainable and sovereign future. Convening representatives from the ILO...

Rapid ageing reshapes jobs, growth and inclusion in Asia and the Pacific

ILO-EU forum urges collective solutions to ensure demographic change drives decent work and inclusive growth.

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Ian Adderley, Technical Specialist, Mutual Societies Development Unit of the Financial Conduct Authority (UK)

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators and social and solidarity economy (SSE) actors from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on the cooperative,...

Forced displacement and fragile contexts

Finance works best when it is embedded in economic pathways

At a workshop on innovative financing in fragile contexts organized by the European Commission, the ILO discussed pathways to promote financial inclusion for forcibly displaced persons.

European Parliament study calls for stronger decent work metrics in EU interventions in sub-Saharan Africa

The study finds that the measurement of employment outcomes within EU external actions remains fragmented, with insufficient systematic attention to job quality and decent work. It calls for a better use of existing tools, including ILO tools, and...

Transnational Company Agreements in 2025 focused on fundamental rights, safety at work, and due diligence

The recently updated section of the ILO Repository on Cross-Border Social Dialogue identified environmental issues and technological changes as priorities.

Just Transition

Montenegrin employers show how climate ambition is driving business value

Montenegrin businesses are turning climate ambition into business opportunity, using sustainability to boost competitiveness, efficiency and job quality.

Uzbekistan advances a just energy transition with UN Joint SDG Fund support

Uzbekistan’s energy transition links climate ambition with decent work, employment and social protection with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

EPIC

Azerbaijan joins Equal Pay International Coalition

By joining the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), Azerbaijan is strengthening its alignment with international labour standards and global efforts towards gender equality in the world of work.

Kazakhstan ratifies the Minimum Wage Fixing Convention, 1979 (No. 131)

Kazakhstan becomes the 57th country to ratify this Convention.

ILO constituents and partners strengthen knowledge on the social and solidarity economy to advance social justice

The ILO convened a technical knowledge-sharing event in Turin, bringing together constituents and partners from countries where it has been actively supporting the promotion of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for social justice. Participants...

ILO signs protocol with KARSAN and BORÇELİK to empower female students in technical education

The ILO Office for Türkiye has signed a protocol with KARSAN and BORÇELİK Academy on December 2, 2025 to launch the “Future Workshop” (Gelecek Atölyesi) project, aimed at empowering female students in technical education.

New ILO report highlights opportunities to boost collective bargaining in Serbia’s private sector

Companies with collective agreements report stronger management, greater stability, and fewer workplace conflicts.

Safety + Health for All

Uzbekistan strengthens labour inspection and occupational safety and health through tripartite dialogue and advanced training

The International Labour Organization (ILO) worked with tripartite constituents to link policy dialogue with targeted training, advancing efforts to modernise workplace safety and inspection practices In Uzbekistan.

Just Transition

ILO initiative empowers young women for a greener Moldova

A new ILO initiative introduces young women to  job opportunities  in the green economy.

Just Transition

ILO launches Green Employment Diagnostic to guide just transition in Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia

The report points out that to ensure a just green transition, building a strong evidence base and social dialogue are essential.

16 days of activism

Bank sector reaffirms its commitment to safe and respectful workplaces in Kyrgyzstan

During the 16 Days of Activism, Eldik Bank carried out technical consultations with the ILO on implementing the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190).

Spain ratifies the ILO Convention on Maternity Protection

Spain is the 45th ILO Member State to ratify Convention No. 183.

THAMM Plus

Egypt-EU Talent Partnership thrives in tourism and hospitality sectors

During a roundtable discussion to strengthen talent partnerships, the Egypt-EU National Technical Forum launched to promote mobility in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan approves new Social Insurance Law

Uzbekistan has adopted a new Law “On State Social Insurance”, paving the way for a comprehensive system covering maternity, sickness and unemployment benefits. Supported by the ILO through the Global Accelerator, the reform will be progressively...