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UNTFSSE 4th Technical Symposium: Advancing the Social and Solidarity Economy in Quebec and Beyond

On October 2-3, 2023, the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) attended its highly anticipated 4th Technical Symposium, in Montreal, Canada.

UNTFSSE marks the 10th Anniversary of the SSE Law in Quebec, Canada

The 10th anniversary of the Social Economy Law of Quebec was celebrated at the National Assembly in Quebec City with the participation of UN agency representatives, OECD and international dignitaries.

Chile: ILO and the Museum of Memory present Database on Freedom of Association in the period 1973-1990

The initiative, which emerged in 2018, is of great relevance for the country's historical memory and the promotion of human and labour rights.

ILO takes part in and contributes to the programme of the Global Innovation Coop Summit 2023 in Montreal

With the theme, “Act Now to lead a circular and digital future the co-operators way,” the Global Innovation Coop Summit’s Montreal event took place on September 28-29, 2023.

UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) holds its 45th virtual meeting

The meeting, that took place on September 5th, 2023, had 37 participants, including representatives from 6 member organizations and 13 observer organizations.

ILO team conducts Country Programme Review of The Bahamas DWCP

Discussions with tripartite partners highlight achievements and opportunities for improvements.

ILO provides guidance at Trinidad and Tobago multipartite consultation on child labour

Discussions focus on strengthening policies and practices for prevention and elimination.

ILO participates in Trinidad and Tobago consultation on legislation governing HIV and AIDs in the workplace

Discussions considered legal amendments to improve the protection of workers.

The Bahamas validates new National Apprenticeship Policy

ILO Caribbean Office facilitates process as key outcome of country’s Decent Work Country Programme.

ILO-led business coaching boosts livelihood development of women entrepreneurs in Grenada

Programme seeks to strengthen gender equality and resilience in agribusiness sector.

ILO Voices | Social protection

Rights migrate too

In search of a better future, Ditraiza Ramírez migrated with her family from Venezuela to Colombia. Having made a new life in a new country, she wanted to help others like her and now spends her spare time raising awareness about migrants’ rights to...

ITCILO Turin conducts Course on the Social and Solidarity Economy

The International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO) Turin distant learning course on the social and solidarity economy took place between August 14 and September 8, 2023, with the participation of workers’ organization representatives from the...

The ILO holds meeting on care provision through cooperatives with global and country level updates

On Wednesday, August 23rd, The ILO’s Cooperative Unit (COOP) and the Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Branch came together with 27 ILO colleagues from headquarters and the field to discuss progress on the initiative Cooperative Care...

First training of trainers’ workshop on Think.Coop and Start.Coop for the aquaculture sector held in Lima

The ILO and UNIDO organized a regional training of trainers’ workshop on the adaptation of ILO’s Think.Coop and Start.Coop tools to the aquaculture sector in the ILO Office in Lima, Peru, on 21-25 August, 2023.

ILO Caribbean provides key insights on inclusive labour migration at Curaçao symposium

Discussions explored socio-economic benefits of integrating migrants into job markets.

ILO data workshop in Belize supports development of national social protection strategy

Training part of roadmap to greater labour market resilience with support from Joint SDG Fund.

Transition to Formality: Impact of the monotax scheme in Uruguay

New ILO Technical Report reviews the opinions, assessments and suggestions of monotax workers and analyses this scheme’s impact on the transition towards labour formalisation.

The ILO joins other UN agencies and Government of Belize for SDG dialogue

Multi-stakeholder forum sought to assess progress and prepare country for 2023 SDG Summit.

New ILO Caribbean report analyzes how EMBOs can benefit from digitalization that enhances data management

Publication examines opportunities and challenges related to use of digital tools.

NTUCB launches new strategic plan and website with support from ILO

Both products seek to prioritize and amplify workers’ issues in national development.