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Social protection
EU and China share experiences on extending social security to workers in the platform economy
International Labour Review Blog
Do Global Value Chains and new technologies improve job quality in Europe?
Drawing on micro-level data from 22 European countries, this blog from the International Labour Review examines how global value chains and digitalisation affect wages and job quality, highlighting their uneven impact across countries, occupations,...
World Summit for Social Development
Countries commit to investing in and strengthening social protection
The Doha Political Declaration, adopted at the World Summit for Social Development, outlines the measures pledged to support social protection for all, thereby reinforcing the role of social protection in advancing social development and social...
Investing in care: ILO highlights the future of the care sector at European Parliament event
The ILO emphasized the need for systemic reform and investment in care at the first-ever Care Workers’ Parliament.
New project
ILO and EU launch a project to strengthen Ukraine’s labour market governance
ILO and the EU are investing €3.8 million to modernise Ukraine’s labour-market institutions, strengthen social dialogue, align legislation with ILS and EU law, and prioritise inclusion of women, youth, veterans, displaced persons and people with...
ILO calls for stronger action on fair recruitment of migrant workers in Europe
At a Labour Migration Platform meeting organized by the European Commission, the ILO called for renewed efforts to ensure that migrant workers are recruited fairly — protecting their rights while supporting efficient and transparent labour markets.
ILO Voices | Women's entrepreneurship
Between Spain and Morocco, I built my independence
After years of working in seasonal agriculture in Spain, Fatima Laanieg took part in the ILO’s WAFIRA project, learning how to manage a business. Now, she runs her own grocery store in Morocco while continuing to work abroad for part of the year.
Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work in Egypt
Italy brings centuries of expertise to Egypt’s marble and leather sectors
Through multilateral collaborations, Italy is bringing its artisanal expertise to Egypt's industrial sectors to promote productivity and decent work.
Europe charts path for Second World Summit for Social Development 2025
Key European and international stakeholders met in Brussels to outline their expectations and priorities for the upcoming World Social Summit and its follow-up.
Questions and answers
Generative AI at work: What it means for jobs in Europe and beyond
Pawel Gmyrek, Senior Researcher at the ILO and co-author of Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure, discusses how generative AI could shape jobs across countries and sectors.
International youth day
Measuring what matters: NEET vs youth unemployment
Today, hundreds of millions of young people worldwide are NEET: Not in Employment, Education or Training. Drawing on the latest ILO data, Niall O’Higgins, senior employment research specialist, explains how the NEET rate offers a more accurate...
Gender equality
A partnership for a more gender-responsive labour market in Portugal
The ILO, with EU support, has launched a project in Portugal to advance gender equality and work-life balance. It focuses on removing barriers, strengthening policies, and ensuring equality becomes a reality in workplaces.
Labour reforms take spotlight at Ukraine recovery conference
The ILO announced a €3.5 million European Union contribution to help Ukraine align its labour laws and social dialogue systems with international standards.
Technical Cooperation
Promoting gender equality and work life balance in the Labour Market in Portugal
Kick-off meeting of the project "Promoting gender equality and work life balance Policies in the Labour Market in Portugal" gathered the ILO, EC, DGERT and CITE.
ILO highlights need for rights-based fair labour mobility as Danish EU Presidency commences
ILO Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Beate Andrees, contributed to the informal meeting of Employment and Social Affairs Ministers (EPSCO) held in Aalborg, Denmark.
ILO-Brussels stresses the role of ALMPs anchored in rights and based on social dialogue
As profound changes sweep the world of work, national Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) have never been more relevant. The ILO’s role as a global partner in building inclusive, responsive, and future-oriented labour market systems is more vital...
ILO calls for stronger focus on decent job creation in EU development projects
At a hearing in the European Parliament, the ILO said that the creation of quality jobs is too often a missed opportunity in EU development investments, including the Global Gateway. The Organization stands ready to play a transformative role to...
With EU/ILO support, Moldova’s National Employment Agency receives vehicles and IT equipment to enhance mobility and accessibility of...
The National Employment Agency (ANOFM) has received three modern vehicles, IT equipment and office furniture within an institutional strengthening effort aimed at bringing employment services closer to citizens.
Social rights as a cornerstone of democratic resilience and inclusive development
The Director of ILO-Brussels participated in an event titled: “Social rights: Building social justice and democratic stability”.
Press release
Towards a Renewed European Social Contract
Representative of Unions, employers, governments and academia across Central and Western Europe meet in Brussels, to discuss about challenges and opportunities in shaping a new social contract at national and regional level with specific focus on...