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Occupational safety and health

Thai trade unions strengthen their role to promote a safe and healthy working environment

Training supported by the ILO and the Government of Japan is helping Thai trade unions promote effective occupational safety and health (OSH) management systems.

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High temperatures linked to increased mortality among workers in Colombia, ILO study finds

Agricultural workers, assemblers and health and teaching professionals are among the occupational groups facing the greatest mortality risks associated with high temperatures, according to a new ILO working paper.

Occupational safety and health

Thai employers introduced to approaches for preventing psychosocial risks and promoting mental health at work

The workshop, organized by the ILO in collaboration with the Employers’Confederation of Thailand (ECOT), highlighted the importance of an integrated approach to safety, health and well-being that addresses both mental health and physical health of...

Putting health workers first, as HealthWISE delivers safer, healthier workplaces

ILO and Department of Employment and Labour validate HealthWISE impact in the Eastern Cape. Through partnership and practical workplace solutions, HealthWISE is improving occupational safety and health for health workers across the Eastern Cape.

Learning from the ILO: When AI is no longer just about technology, but about people

The ILO's sixth AI Forum gave three medical students from the Center for Indonesian Medical Students' Activities (CIMSA) a new perspective on how artificial intelligence can shape the future of the health workforce without leaving vulnerable workers...

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Pakistan, ILO and WHO to support 20,000 health workers and create decent jobs in the sector

The joint initiative will support Pakistan's implementation of the Global Accelerator by investing in skills, employment and social protection to strengthen the health workforce, and aims to reach additional 80,000 health workers in a second phase.

Beyond job matching: Reflections on holistic employment support

There is more to employment services than matching jobseekers to vacancies.

Health Coverage Reaches More Vulnerable Families in Nigeria

More than 3,600 people in cocoa-growing and artisanal mining communities across Nigeria have registered for health insurance, strengthening their access to healthcare and social protection. The initiative was implemented through the ILO’s ACCEL...

Press release

Harnessing AI for better healthcare and decent work in Indonesia

The sixth ILO AI and the world of work forum explore how AI can transform healthcare delivery, support the health workforce and expand access to services without leaving vulnerable workers behind.

Occupational Safety and Health

Safer coffee work takes root as local capacity grows in Viet Nam’s coffee communities

A partnership creates lasting impact when the knowledge and skills it builds are carried forward by those it has trained.

Decent Work and Social Justice

Delivering Impact, Expanding Opportunity

The first half of 2026 has demonstrated that meaningful progress is achieved when people remain at the centre of development.

13th Annual South-South review

Brazil and the ILO reinforce their strategic partnership and commitment to South-South

The meeting brought together Brazil’s Minister of Labour and Employment Luiz Marinho, and the ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, and highlighted Brazil’s leadership in the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Business steps forward in national HIV and TB response

The private sector is strengthening workplace action on HIV and TB, reinforcing the role of employers in protecting workers' health, boosting productivity, and building more resilient workplaces.

HealthWISE and harrassment prevention in action at work

Strengthening safe and healthy workplaces in the Eastern Cape

A joint ILO and Department of Employment and Labour mission, under the ILO-OECD-WHO Working for Health Programme, is helping build safer, healthier and more respectful workplaces in the Eastern Cape through HealthWISE implementation and workplace...

Strengthening social dialogue and collective bargaining in Lesotho’s health sector

Strengthening negotiation skills and social dialogue capacity, the workshop marked an important step towards institutionalising collective bargaining and fostering more collaborative and effective labour relations in Lesotho’s health sector.

EU strategic framework on health and safety at work post-2027

Occupational disease prevention, mental health, AI, and climate change should shape future EU agenda on safety and health at work

The ILO highlighted occupational diseases, psychosocial risks, artificial intelligence and climate adaptation and preparedness for extreme weather events as key priorities for the future EU strategic framework on health and safety at work during a...

Strengthening the competencies of Occupational Safety and Health Officers in Kenya to prevent work related risks

The Ministry of Labour & Social Protection is training Occupational Safety and Health Officers (OSHOs) in Kenya with support from the International Labour Organization. This effort aims to enhance the prevention of occupational injuries and diseases...

From skills to opportunity: How hands-on training is helping youth in Jordan access decent work

The ILO, through the PROSPECTS partnership, is providing young Jordanians and Syrian refugees with practical experience that links to real jobs in a changing labour market and expands opportunities for individuals choosing to return their home...

ILO strengthens heavy-duty machinery safety inspections in Jordan

Training programme, with funding from the EU, supports safer workplaces and sustainable occupational safety systems in Jordan’s vital industrial sector.

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...