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ILO underlines power of social dialogue to promote decent work in fisheries
At a conference on advancing social sustainability in fisheries through dialogue, the ILO welcomed a shared commitment of the EU social partners in the sector to improve working conditions at sea.
ILO calls for international solidarity to build climate-proof social protection systems
At a conference on the role of social protection in the context of climate crises, the ILO underlined the need for international solidarity and an enabling global financial architecture to achieve universal social protection.
ILO underlines urgent need to improve working conditions of care workers
At a conference on affordable high-quality home-based, community and residential care services, the ILO underlined the need for integrated long-term care that upholds the rights of older people and caregivers alike.
New ILO-backed AI tool to support Colombia's coffee producers
A new AI chatbot will provide personalized advice to help improve working conditions and competitiveness for Colombia's coffee producers.
ILO signals gaps in effectiveness of social dialogue in EU and EU accession candidate countries
At a High-level forum on EU enlargement, the ILO discussed trends in social dialogue, and pointed to some of the challenges EU Member States and EU candidate countries face.
ILO Director-General pledges increased support for Ukraine
During his visit to Kyiv, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo pledged to increase support for Ukraine, highlighting the organization's commitment to aiding the country's labor market recovery amid the ongoing war.
Belgian trade unions celebrate 20th anniversary of pact on gendermainstreaming
The ILO moderated an event in Brussels which marked the 20th anniversary of the Belgian trade unions’ pact on gendermainstreaming. The signatories of the pact discussed the progress that has been made, and announced new commitments.
Opportunities for youth
EU member states discuss the Youth Guarantee in the EU and the neighbourhood
The Youth Guarantee (YG) is a commitment by all EU Member States to ensure that all young people under the age of 30 receive a good quality offer of employment, continued education, apprenticeship or traineeship within a period of four months of...
Labour migration
EU-ILO joint visit highlights progress in labour rights for Indonesian fishers in Central Java
The joint visit to Central Java highlights the collaborative efforts of the Government of Indonesia, the European Union (EU) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance labour protection in the fishing industry.
ILO supports technical exchanges between Türkiye and the Netherlands on eliminating child labour in seasonal agriculture
Key stakeholders met in The Hague and discussed the formalization of the agricultural labour force and strategies to eliminate child labour in the sector.
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EU, ILO and TradeInvest Timor-Leste join forces supporting private sector development through export trade and business training for...
The European Union (EU), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and TradeInvest Timor-Leste have joined forces to support the growth and development of the private sector in Timor-Leste.
Ghana-EU Business Forum: Catalyzing Growth in Ghana's Textile and Garment Industry
The ILO's Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work project played a key role in the Ghana-EU Business Forum's panel on textiles, highlighting opportunities for growth, the essential role of female entrepreneurs, and the industry's potential to drive...
ILO and EUROSTAT host global conference on measuring new forms of employment
The ILO called for better and authoritative data to track the changing world of work at the conference, which discusses the development of reliable statistics to measure and understand new forms of employment, setting a common path for the coming...
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New project to address child labour in the coffee industry launched by UN agencies and EU
The CLEAR Supply Chains Project seeks to address the root causes of child labour in coffee and cobalt supply chains. It is led by the ILO and jointly implemented with FAO, ITC and UNICEF, with funding from the European Union.
Decent work
Advancing Decent Work in Bangladesh project launched to support labour sector reforms
The "Advancing Decent Work in Bangladesh" project aims to enhance workers' rights, promote fundamental principles and rights at work, foster safe working environments, and support the government, workers’, and employers’ organizations in protecting...
#CoffeePeople documentary highlights hazards in coffee supply chain
Key stakeholders gathered in Brussels to watch the documentary, which stresses the importance of occupational safety and health in the coffee supply chain.
Social Protection
ILO supports technical exchanges between EU and China on extending social protection coverage for platform workers
ILO organized a study visit to Europe aiming at having technical exchanges with EU Members States (Belgium and Spain) and European Commission around the common challenge of extending social protection coverage for platform workers.
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EU, ILO and TradeInvest Timor-Leste join forces to develop and expand coconut business opportunities in Timor-Leste
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and TradeInvest Timor-Leste, supported by the European Union, sign a Technical Cooperation Agreement to develop coconut business opportunities in Timor Leste.
Brussels VIII Conference: Fostering inclusive recovery in Syria through the private sector
Stakeholders from various sectors convened on the sidelines of the Conference’s Day of Dialogue to discuss the pivotal role of the Syrian private sector in rebuilding and revitalizing the economy.
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New PROTECT project supports women migrant workers and children in Indonesia
A new initiative launched by the European Union (EU) and two agencies of the United Nations (UN)—the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)— will help strengthen the rights of women migrant...