All news: Textiles, apparel, leather and related products

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.

Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB)

The Start and Improve Your Business programme making waves with young entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe

The Business Growth for Young Entrepreneurs (BG4YE) project aims to improve economic and employment opportunities for youth and women through sustainable enterprises and enhanced on-the-job skills development. This is happening under a partnership...

The ILO, through its Vision Zero Fund, joins forces with Nike Inc. to launch Commuting Safety Challenge for garment factories

First ever ILO programme on living wages launched by heads of ILO, ITUC and IOE

The programme will estimate and operationalize living wages for the first time since the establishment of the ILO in 1919.

Three federations pledge to sustain grievance applications in garment sector

Three trade union federations working with the ILO on grievance applications commit to maintaining their implementation to promote better labour relations in the garment sector.

ILO hands over grievance applications to garment union federations

The ILO’s Strengthening Industrial Relations in Indonesia Project concludes with the notable handover of grievance applications to union federations, aiming to foster more robust industrial relations within the garment sector.

Skills development

Training of trainers (ToT) on digital design skills using 3D design software for textile and garment educators and training providers

ILO Viet Nam, in collaboration with VITAS, takes another step forward in advancing digital skills in Viet Nam’s textile and garment sector, with CLO Virtual Fashion Company joining this initiative.

Skills development

Empowering women in Viet Nam's textile and garment industry: The importance of training, skills development, and gender equality

Women dominate employment across most occupational groups in the manufacturing industry in Viet Nam, yet the share of women in management positions remains low.

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Project in South Africa

Mapping illicit trade in illegal and counterfeit footwear and leather goods in South Africa

Impact on jobs, SMMEs, and investment

Women empowerment

Cutting through the garment industry glass ceiling

Skills development

ILO and national partners launch two key reports towards a sector skills strategy for Viet Nam’s textile and garment industry

The launch of two joint reports by the ILO and the Viet Nam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) on 28 February 2025 marks a significant milestone to identify priority skills needs, actions, and recommendations in the textile and garment sector...

ILO advocates for a just transition in the Indian textile sector at Bharat Tex

The sector faces rapid and multiple changes due to automation and digitalization, climate change, demography and trade patterns and requires tripartite constituents to apply the just transition approach across the supply chain and foster social...

Driving change in textile industry: ILO’s sectoral consultation tackles decent work challenges and solutions in Türkiye

Meeting focused on guidance and proactive labour inspection approaches, gathering insights and contributions from stakeholders; challenges and advancing solutions in textile sector addressed.

Advancing Decent Work and inclusive industrialization

Ethiopia’s ONE ILO Siraye Programme marks milestones in decent work and industrial development

Improved wages, safer workplaces, and gender equality—Ethiopia’s garment sector is changing for the better. The ONE ILO Siraye Programme has united workers, employers, and government for a shared vision of decent work. As Phase I concludes,...

Social dialogue

Harnessing social dialogue for Viet Nam’s sustainable future

How can social dialogue pave the way for inclusive growth and sustainable development? An event in Hanoi brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss and share the ILO’s latest report and relevance to Viet Nam’s context.

Multi-sector assessment highlights recovery needs from Typhoon Yagi for employment, livelihoods and social protection

The Viet Nam Multi-Sector Assessment (VMSA) reveals the devastating impacts of Typhoon Yagi on millions of workers and communities. With the ILO co-leading efforts on employment, livelihoods, and social protection, the assessment provides an...

Skills development

Leveraging skills for a better future in the textile and garment industry

A seminar at Hanoi Industrial Textile Garment University (HTU), supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), piqued the interest of students and lecturers by providing invaluable insights into the dynamic job market needs of Viet Nam's...

Skills development

Working group launches to boost skills and sustainability in Viet Nam’s textile and garment sector

With leadership from the Viet Nam Textile and Garment Association (VITAS) and support from the ILO, a new working group aims to foster stronger collaboration between enterprises and education and training providers, paving the way for innovation and...

SCORE Project: ILO presents the impacts on productivity and working conditions in SMEs in Brazil 's Garment Sector

Korean delegation visits Andhra Pradesh to review impact of sustainable enterprises project