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ILO provides inputs to Trinidad and Tobago’s process to update its HIV and AIDS workplace legislation and policy

Officials emphasize importance of protecting workers’ rights and ending HIV related stigma and discrimination.

Youth of Latin America and the Caribbean invited to share innovative ideas to promote Social Justice

If you are between 16 and 29 years old and have innovative ideas to make this region a fairer place for young people, the #IdeathonForSocialJustice awaits you. The most outstanding ideas will participate in the ILO Global Youth Employment Forum.

37 ILO member countries

Latin America and the Caribbean develop regional labour migration strategy

The strategy comes at a time when migrant workers globally are three times more likely to be victims of forced labour than non-migrant workers.

Sustainable tourism and wood-processing earmarked by ILO as growth sectors in Suriname’s indigenous and marron communities

ILO Caribbean conducts meetings to determine pathways to decent work.

The ILO’s Care Policy Investment Simulator adds 36 new countries

The largest online care policy modelling tool just got larger. The Simulator now allows users to create tailor-made care policy packages for 118 countries, adding to the original 82 countries.

Strengthening labour legislation and social dialogue identified as priority areas for ILO support in Grenada

Discussions focus on revitalizing national labour landscape.

Belize officials and ILO identify needs for support and collaboration

Meetings coincided with first validation session for country’s new DWCP.

Representatives from 14 sectors across Trinidad gather to develop Hazardous Forms of Child Labour and Light Work Lists

Event organized by Ministry of Labour in collaboration with ILO Caribbean.

U.S. and Canadian government delegations witness the work of the Tijuana Migrant Worker Resource Center in providing access to justice and...

The Tijuana Migrant Workers Resource Center, managed by the trade union SUCOMM, illustrates the immense potential of expanding this effective global ILO model to Latin America.

ILO Director-General inaugurates ‘Social Dialogue’ meeting room in ILO building in Chile

On the occasion, the Director-General welcomed the initiative and stressed the importance of the ILO actively supporting the exercise of social dialogue among its tripartite constituents.

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.

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.

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.

Suriname’s National Decent Work Commission hosts stakeholder session on labour market governance and labour rights

Event provided overview of DWCP implementation progress.

The Bahamas presents national strategies for skills development at ILO Global Skills Forum

Honourable Minister Pia Glover-Rolle highlights homegrown solutions to address current and future workforce development issues.

OSH and climate change

Climate change creates a ‘cocktail’ of serious health hazards for 70 per cent of the world’s workers

The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction and mental health conditions.

ILO achieved the inclusion of Standard Clauses against Child Labor in five collective agreements

ILO meetings in Suriname focus on DWCP advancements

Assessments covered overall achievements, challenges and opportunities faced by constituents.

ILO discussions with tripartite partners in Jamaica identify opportunities for cooperation

Meetings were a platform to determine pathways to expand ILO footprint in the country.

UN Task Force on the Social and Solidarity Economy Hosts its 47th Regular Meeting

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, the UNTFSSE organized its 47th regular meeting, bringing together 45 participants from around the world.