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16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

Building safer workplaces: Indonesia’s footwear sector commits to gender based violence and harassment prevention

ILO‑supported initiative mobilizes five Indonesian footwear companies to join a seven‑month digital micro‑learning programme to prevent gender‑based violence and harassment.

ILO-China Partnership

ILO and China commemorate 40 years of partnership advancing decent work

The ILO and China reflect on over four decades of ILO–China collaboration and reaffirms their shared commitment to a human-centred future of work – carrying this legacy forward with innovation and action.

Supply chains

Lao garment sector strengthens competitiveness through responsible business practices

ILO-supported seminar equips garment manufacturers with knowledge to navigate human rights due diligence and international expectations on responsible business conduct.

Occupational Safety and Health

How coffee farmers in Viet Nam are transforming compliance into a shield for Decent Work

Not only the bean, but safety and rights are essential ingredients for the resilience of their families and farms.

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Kiribati launches its first-ever National Employment Policy with ILO support

New policy aims to address high youth unemployment, informality, and labour market mismatches to promote inclusive growth across the Pacific Island nation

Indonesia’s Jagasawitan movement promotes safe and equal workplaces in the palm oil sector

With support from the ILO, Indonesia’s palm oil sector is advancing the development and implementation of a gender‑responsive OSH guideline.

ILO Voices | Small and medium-sized enterprises

From family workshop to global kitchens: My journey of transformation and growth

I manage a kitchenware manufacturing business in Yongkang. In the past, our company struggled and we faced bankruptcy. With the support of China’s Ministry of Emergency Management and the ILO SCORE Training methodology designed to help small and...

Social dialogue

Timor-Leste advances its social dialogue mechanisms

The ILO supports Timor‑Leste in strengthening and reviewing its National Labour Council through a self‑assessment approach.

Cambodian officials gain skills to review national technical and vocational education and training policy

ILO supported training builds evidence-based policymaking skills as Cambodia reviews its national TVET policy 2017-2025.

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

When AI meets decent work: A productivity breakthrough from the factory floor

Insights from HITI’s real-world pilot under the ILO’s Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Productivity with purpose: Collaboration for a new era in Viet Nam

How ILO is supporting Viet Nam’s forward-looking employment promotion efforts.

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project (Phase II)

Mongolian civil servants address the complexity of the E-Business platform to develop a more advanced version

The Government of Mongolia is advancing its digital transformation agenda to reduce administrative barriers and improve access to public services by upgrading its E-Business platform.

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Green tourism as the foundation for the future of Indonesia’s MSMEs

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have partnered to enhance MSMEs’ capacity for adopting sustainable and environmentally responsible business practices.

Social protection

ILO and Chinese partners review China’s social security system through the lens of international labour standards

Building respectful and cooperative workplaces in Indonesia’s coffee sector

The joint ILO-Nestlé initiative strengthens Indonesia’s coffee sector by providing training on workplace cooperation and creating harassment‑free work environments.

ILO vocational training strengthens women’s economic empowerment and community resilience in Myanmar

Skills training equips women to earn incomes, rebuild livelihoods and contribute to post-earthquake recovery in Mandalay and Southern Shan State.

Language training helps migrant workers improve communication and access to services

Basic language skills provide an essential entry point for migrant workers to access healthcare, understand labour rights and participate in their communities.

Disability inclusion

Sunil Das: Rising above challenges with determination and inclusive support

Sunil is one of 39 persons with disabilities economically empowered through the ILO ProGRESS Project, supported by Global Affairs Canada. His journey is more than a personal achievement; it stands as a powerful reminder that inclusive workplaces...

Trade for Decent Work

Viet Nam explores resilient and inclusive path for jobs in trade and global supply chains

Amid rising global trade uncertainties, Viet Nam is experiencing a growing need to enhance the resilience and inclusiveness of its global supply chains while ensuring that workers and enterprises can navigate future transitions.

Malaysia plans strengthened response to forced labour

A proposed new national action plan will help Malaysia reach its goal of eliminating forced labour by 2030.