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Making decent work a reality for domestic and home care workers in Europe
At an event in the European Parliament, the ILO underlined the need for formalizing care work, investing in quality care services, and ensuring a better protection for care workers to foster resilient and inclusive societies.
New incentives needed to make enterprise formalization more attractive
At an InfoPoint conference organized by the European Commission, the ILO discussed ways to make the transition of enterprises towards formality more attractive.
ILO discusses key areas to tackle forced labour and human trafficking in the EU
At a high-level conference hosted by the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, the ILO discussed the shared challenges in the EU to tackle forced labour and human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation
EU conference highlights cooperative contributions to industrial transformation
On March 18, 2025, the ILO participated in the European Commission conference on “Fostering Europe’s Prosperity and Industrial Transformation: Cooperatives as Drivers of Change”.
Investments in reskilling needed to support workers and tackle skills shortages
At the European Employment and Social Rights Forum, Celeste Drake, ILO Deputy Director-General, discussed a human-centred skilling agenda to navigate the threats and opportunities brought by rapid digital transformation.
EU unveils platform to boost proximity and social economy’s role in green and digital transition
ILO delivered a keynote at the inauguration of the new EU platform dedicated to enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building within the proximity and social economy ecosystem.
Is wage inequality decreasing globally?
Despite a return to positive global real wage growth, in most economies, real wages have yet to close the gap created by the cost-of-living crisis, the ILO told a hearing organized by the European Economic and Social Committee.
ILO discusses strategies to ensure that skills match labour market needs
At a conference on the EU’s competitiveness agenda, the ILO stressed the need for inclusive, responsive, and resilient skills and lifelong learning systems.
ILO stresses need for robust social dialogue to address labour market challenges
The ILO addressed a high-level International conference which discussed ways to shape sustainable and future-proof industrial relations.
Enterprise development
New programme to close digital gap for 15,000 small businesses
The United Nations in the Philippines launched a new joint programme to bridge the digital divide and boost the competitiveness of enterprises through improved connectivity and support from UN agencies, including the ILO and government partners.
ILO and EESC join forces to shape a fair and inclusive AI-driven future at high-level conference
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world of work at an unprecedented pace, bringing both opportunities and challenges for workers, businesses and policymakers.
Labour migration
Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia Programme advances labour rights for migrant fishers and seafood processing workers
European Union-funded initiative concludes its second phase, delivering significant progress towards decent work in the blue economy.
ILO and Enabel promote social dialogue and safety and health at work in Morocco
DIASSOSEC is the first project signed as part of the ILO-Enabel comprehensive agreement. It builds on the ILO's ongoing support for strengthening and institutionalizing social dialogue and collective conventions in Morocco.
METI Project
Paving the way for employment-centered trade and investment policies in METI II
Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment (METI), a four-year regional programme funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO), has officially concluded. The closing event, held from 10 to 12...
New ILO report
Labour justice for every worker in Moldova
In a significant stride towards enhancing labour justice in Moldova, the ILO has unveiled the report “Effective access to labour justice for all in the Republic of Moldova: challenges and solutions”. This report is poised to assist the Moldovan...
News
Talent Partnership triple-win for Bangladesh, EU Member States, and migrant workers
The European Union funded EUR 3 million Talent Partnership project was launched today in Dhaka. It will address skills gaps, reduce migration costs, increase opportunities for Bangladeshis and provide skilled workers for the EU labour market.
Mental health at work in the era of digitalization
EU-funded Regional Project "Youth-NEET" Launch Steering Committee to Support Youth Employment and Inclusion in Tunisia
Key partners in Tunisia convene to tackle youth unemployment and improve opportunities for young people not in work, education, or training (NEET).
METI Project
Towards METI’s project closure: Workshop on sustainable supply chains and financing
The programme for Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment in the Southern Mediterranean (METI) marked the beginning of its final activities on 10th December, celebrating the achievements of this four-year initiative. Participants from...
Labour provisions in trade agreements promote decent work
Labour provisions are an increasing feature of trade agreements, as underscored by the ILO during the Trade and Sustainable Development Forum hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). At the Forum, the ILO discussed the impact of...