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News

Regional forum advances universal health coverage and universal social protection in Asia and the Pacific

Peer-to peer exchange shares experiences and helps chart path towards wider and more effective coverage.

Press Release

Nepal moves to make climate action work for workers, businesses and communities

National Just Transition process linked to Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), aims to balance climate ambition with decent work, stronger social protection and new opportunities for workers and enterprises.

Labour migration

New public mural in Bangkok highlights the relationship between migrant workers and Thai communities

A new mural in the Thong Lor area highlights the connections between migrant workers and Thai communities, celebrating the major contributions migrants make to Thailand’s economy and society.

News

Advancing dialogue on just transition and sustainable enterprise development in Timor-Leste: A joint initiative by CCI-TL and ILO

The Workshop provided a platform to discuss how Timorese enterprises can remain competitive amid climate change and regional economic integration, particularly as the country advances toward ASEAN accession.

Social protection

China, EU and ILO deepen cooperation on social protection with new project phase

Skills development youth

Royal Government of Cambodia, United Nations and Switzerland accelerate efforts to expand decent employment opportunities for youth

Sustainable agriculture

Across continents, young dairy farmers from Indonesia and Switzerland find common ground

Swiss and Indonesian farmers exchange lessons on sustainability, resilience and the future of dairy farming.

Training of trainers

Strengthening maternity protection capacity in India through national training programme

An ILO-supported National Training of Trainers programme in New Delhi strengthened maternity protection and gender-responsive social protection systems in India, building institutional capacity to improve protections for women workers.

Our impact, their voices

New teaching skills help a young teacher transform her classroom in Timor-Leste

Through hands-on training and new teaching methods, one young educator is helping students learn with greater confidence and understanding.

National dialogue calls for stronger protections and zero fatalities in sanitation work in India

Government representatives, trade unions, civil society organisations, international agencies and researchers came together for a national dialogue to advance efforts towards safer and more dignified working conditions for sanitation workers in...

Occupational Safety and Health

ILO and Viet Nam partners address psychosocial risks at work in national occupational safety and health month

Representatives of the tripartite constituents from the government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and youth participants gathered in Hanoi to mark the Viet Nam’s National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Month, with a focus on...

Labour governance

ILO and Papua New Guinea partners convene workshop to strengthen labour governance

Consultations support reforms to improve labour administration and working conditions in Papua New Guinea

Cotton farming communities trained on safe work practices amid extreme heat in India

ILO and Confederation of Indian Textile Industry help small and marginal cotton farmers adapt to extreme heat, reduce occupational risks, and promote safer working conditions in Madhya Pradesh.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Lao teachers learn tailoring and bakery skills from Chinese counterparts

ILO/China initiative strengthens women’s skills development and promotes gender equality in Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Press Release

Investing in care: New partnership to expand jobs, support families, and advance gender equality in Nepal through care cooperatives

A new partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the National Cooperative Federation of Nepal (NCF) is set to strengthen care services, create decent jobs, and unlock greater economic opportunities for women across Nepal.

Statement

International Labour Organization statement on promoting fair and effective recruitment in Malaysia

Digitalization

Indonesia–Switzerland dairy exchange showcases digital innovation to boost smallholder productivity

ILO facilitates hands-on learning between cooperatives and Swiss farmers to accelerate digital transformation in the dairy sector.

Rebuilding lives and livelihoods in the aftermath of Myanmar’s earthquake

ILO-supported initiatives have created work, restored infrastructure, strengthened skills, and empowered communities to lead a more inclusive and sustainable recovery.

OpEd

Healthy minds, safe workplaces: A shared responsibility for Sri Lanka’s future of work

The opinion editorial is jointly authored by Joni Simpson, Country Director, International Labour Organization Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives and Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, World Health Organization, Country Representative, Sri...

Apprenticeship

Indonesia advances quality apprenticeships with new tripartite recommendations

Government, employers and workers unite behind 20 recommendations to strengthen apprenticeship governance in Indonesia and align with international labour standards.