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ILO and trade unions launch AI-driven grievance platforms for Indonesia’s garment, footwear and palm oil industries

The advanced grievance systems mark a step forward in fostering harmonious industrial relations and securing workers’ rights in manufacturing and agriculture.

Garment factories in Cambodia and Viet Nam awarded grants to boost commuting safety for workers

Innovative factory-led solutions aim to protect over 31,000 workers through safer transport and infrastructure upgrades.

Ghana-Switzerland exchange: Lessons in innovation and sustainability for the textile and garment industry

This is social justice

Building a business through decent jobs and social justice in Albania

Gjergj Leqejza tells us why he chose to stay in his native Albania despite decades of economic challenges, and to build a textile business based on decent jobs, community support, and social justice for all.

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.

Supply chains - Policy coherence

Protecting garment workers through employment injury insurance

Bangladesh expands social protection for garment workers through employment injury insurance

Supply chains - Enabling rights

Fairer garment sector through collective bargaining

Collective bargaining strengthens worker rights and fair wages in Cambodia’s garment sector

Weaving Hope project

ILO showcases project to bolster Syria’s textile sector

The ILO’s "Weaving Hope" project was showcased at the Khan Al-Harir Motex Exhibition, highlighting its impact on Syria’s garment and textile sector.

New ILO projects charts path towards the sustainable recovery of the vital textile sector in Syria

ILO gathers national stakeholders in Damascus to launch the "Weaving Hope" project which will work to revitalize Syria's garment and textile sector.

Occupational Safety and Health

How Egypt’s labour inspectors protect factories on ground

Field assessments led by the International Labour Organization identified critical gaps in compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) standards in Egypt’s garment sector, revealing a non-compliance rate of 64 per cent in 2023. In response,...

Promoting the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Jordan’s Garment Sector

With funding from the Government of Canada, the International Labour Organization (ILO) worked to strengthen awareness, tools, and practices to foster more inclusive and equitable work environments for persons with disabilities in Jordan’s garment...

From factory floor to championing workers in Jordan garment sector

With guidance from their union and the ILO, Amal and Ahlam are helping garment workers raise concerns and resolve issues through social dialogue.

From Factory Floor to Leadership

ILO Women Leadership Development Programme transforms careers in Ethiopia’s garment and textile sector

An ILO Better Work initiative is transforming Ethiopia’s garment sector by empowering women workers to step into leadership roles. Through targeted training and mentorship, the programme has seen remarkable success, 70% of its trainees have been...

ILO advances its support programme to Syria’s garment and textile industry

"Weaving Hope" initiative in the city of Aleppo aimed at recovery of the economically pivotal industry in northern Syria.

Childcare access improved for Female workers in a Jordanian industrial zone

With funding from the EU, the ILO and employer representatives from the garment sector renovated a nursery in Al-Dhulayl Industrial Zone, channelling decent work to advance gender equality and productivity.

Empowering youth through mobility: Refrigerated trucks for horticulture hub

A refrigerated truck and a seven-ton truck was handed over to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training to strengthen operations at the Mutoko Fruit and Vegetable Hub. The Hub is part of AfDB's support to the youth and...

Skill development

From project to progress: Weaving skills and partnerships for the future of Viet Nam’s Textile and Garment

Viet Nam’s textile and garment industry is stepping into a new chapter, working toward sustainability goals through strengthened collaboration and skills development.

Sectoral labour data and statistics

ILO integrates sectoral labour statistics to strengthen access to world of work data

Updated sectoral webpages now combine data from ILOSTAT with key resources on labour standards, policies, and research across major industries — helping constituents, researchers, and policymakers make evidence-based decisions to promote decent work.

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work in Egypt

ILO and partners join forces to transform Egypt’s leather and marble industries

Over two days, key stakeholders gathered to validate sector assessments and develop practical roadmaps aimed at improving productivity and working conditions within these industries.

Better Work Programme

Uzbek delegation explores Cambodia’s garment sector reforms

Uzbekistan delegation studies Cambodia’s best practices in developing the textile industry, with a focus on tripartite governance and fruitful collaboration with workers and industry actors.