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2020 Trade for Peace Week

Increased trade opportunities to promote decent jobs for peace in fragile and conflict-affected countries

Opening address at the Trade for decent work and social dialogue on improved compliance, better application of International Labour...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Trade for decent work and social dialogue on improved compliance, better application of International Labour Standards and COVID-19 responses, 14 December 2020 Manila,...

Labour migration

Migrant pay gap widens in many high-income countries

Migrants earn nearly 13 per cent less than national workers, an ILO study shows. In some countries, the gap is as much as 42 per cent.

ILO, Russia Sign Programme of Cooperation for 2021-2024

The Russian tripartite constituents – Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations - and ILO Director-General Guy Ryder today signed a Programme of Cooperation between Russia and the ILO for the years 2021-2024. The Programme capitalizes on the...

Photo story

Moldova honey cooperative makes a beeline towards success

This photo essay tells the story of an ILO intervention in rural Moldova.

Making Migration Safe and Fair for Women Workers

Women play a central role in Myanmar society and its economic development and it is our hope that together we can ensure that the contributions of Myanmar’s migrant women – home and abroad – are applauded, recognised and acknowledged, and that we...

Need human-centred recovery from COVID-19: Ministry of Labour, employers and workers affirm at ILO event

The panel deliberated on the ILO’s Global Call to Action which prioritizes an economic recovery that is “fully inclusive, sustainable and resilient”, by the creation of decent jobs for all and addresses the inequalities caused by the crisis

ILO and tripartite partners to discuss latest data on COVID-19 impact on Caribbean labour markets and solutions for post-pandemic recovery

Webinar to take place on Monday 14 December from 10-11 am (Eastern Caribbean Time). Registration is necessary to receive a link to join the event.

Promoting inclusive workplaces in Indonesia

Companies join the fight for inclusive workplaces with Indonesia Business and Disability Network

Indonesia strengthen its commitment to develop inclusive world of work by revitalizing the Indonesia Business and Disability Network (IBDN). Around 75 companies have recently join the IBDN.

COVID-19, the future of work and trade unions: Strengthening social dialogue through the crisis

ILO Caribbean hosts session on building back better through deeper, more inclusive cooperation

ILO: COVID-19 recovery in the Caribbean will be gradual but working hour losses expected to remain high

New report assesses regional policy responses and makes recommendations for more sustainable labour solutions

Promoting inclusive workplaces in Indonesia

ILO team up with Ministry of Manpower and Apindo to encourage companies promoting inclusive workplaces

In conjunction with the commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the ILO in collaboration with the Ministry of Manpower and the Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo) is re-launching and revitalizing the Indonesia...

Message at the 10th Asian Regional Congress of the International Labour and Employment Relations Association

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the 10th Asian Regional Congress of the International Labour and Employment Relations Association, 3 to 4 December 2020 Manila, Philippines via Zoom

ILO discussed trade unions’ concerns of new unemployment protection programme

Despite ongoing protest against the recently passed omnibus law, unemployment insurance (UI) programme receives a relatively positive sentiment from trade unions. Although they still have some concerns.

ILO and Government of Ethiopia to launch a new project on job creation in the agro-processing sector

ILO and Government of Ethiopia to launch a new project on job creation in the agro-processing sector

ILO priorities during the pandemic and beyond: Subregional programming meeting

How to organize activity of the International Labour Organization during the pandemic and beyond? What experience has been accumulated in the past year? What are the lessons learned? These issues were high on the agenda of the ILO Subregional...

ILO, the Netherlands and international partners join forces to support refugees and host communities in Jordan

Bringing together the ILO, IFC, UNHCR, UNICEF and the World Bank, the Prospects Partnership aims to provide conditions for refugees and host communities to access quality primary education and vocational training; secure and retain decent...

COVID-19: EU and ILO join forces to improve labour governance and working conditions in Iraq

A new project will address a number of labour market challenges imposed by the pandemic, and meet some of the longer-term decent work priorities of Iraq.

G20 Leaders’ Summit

G20 nations need to lead a global response to pandemic

In a speech at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Saudi Arabia, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder outlined the steps needed to restore economic growth and jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.