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World Consumer Rights Day event highlights the role of social and solidarity economy entities

ILO delivered opening remarks at a session titled “Community Action at the Heart of Sustainable Lifestyles” on the last day of the Sustainable Lifestyles Summit 2025 organized by Consumers International.

Testimony

Breaking barriers through green employment in Jordan

The inspiring journeys of Samah, Tahani, and Najwa demonstrate how green employment can provide individuals with the tools to improve their lives and contribute to society.

Decent work, social justice and economic transformation

Championing decent work, social justice, and economic transformation

The ILO continues to drive progress in decent work, social justice, and economic transformation across the East Africa region. From strengthening social protection and digital skills development to promoting inclusive workplaces and sustainable...

Green impact: Environmentally focused value chain Project in Suriname concludes

The Project addressed the critical areas of promoting a just transition and tackling informality in Suriname's economy.

Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions

Nature-based solutions: how protecting the planet can create jobs

Nature-based Solutions are increasingly being seen as offering a way to address environmental issues, while helping economies grow by laying the groundwork for creating millions of new jobs. This podcast highlights the potential of Nature-based...

Climate change

Protect workers, farmers from excessive heat

Heat poses severe risks to Siargao’s farming communities, which calls for the need to protect the most vulnerable and prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries.

News

The ILO and Timor-Leste enhance their collaborative efforts to promote employment opportunities

The courtesy meetings between the ILO and key government officials of Timor-Leste reinforce their shared commitment to ensuring decent work for all in the country.

ILO strengthens just transition efforts in Nigeria’s energy sector through social dialogue

With the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) convened a Power and Energy Sector Social Dialogue on Just Transition. The event, which coincided with the visit of the Director of the Just...

Five years of promoting decent work in Iraq: A journey of resilience, partnership and progress

ILO Country Coordinator for Iraq Maha Kattaa reflects of five years of ILO work to strengthen employment, social protection and economic opportunities for towards a sustainable future in Iraq.

Media training

The ILO takes part in engaging the media on climate change issues

The ILO showcases its initiatives on climate change and advancing a just transition at the Radio of the Republic of Indonesia (RRI) journalist workshop.

Migrant fishers

Fishers brace for climate change hazards

Rising tides and changing weather make it harder for fishers to face risks at sea, highlighting the need for safety and health at work and anticipatory action to protect their lives and livelihoods.

Montenegrin Employers Federation celebrates CSR excellence on World Day of Social Justice

On February 20, the Montenegrin Employers Federation (MEF), in collaboration with the ILO, marked the World Day of Social Justice with a high-profile event attended by government officials, business leaders, and partners. The gathering highlighted...

Pilot Initiative for Integrated Local Development

Unlocking the potential of oasis communities in Kebili, Tunisia

Sustainable investments in El Barghouthiya’s oasis community are revitalizing agriculture, creating jobs, and fostering a circular economy through local resources and innovation.

Video

Solar energy gives power to youths and technical schools through ILO Project in Lebanon

An ongoing initiative provides hands-on training in renewable energy, creating job opportunities and sustainable solutions amid Lebanon’s ongoing crisis.

EU unveils platform to boost proximity and social economy’s role in green and digital transition

ILO delivered a keynote at the inauguration of the new EU platform dedicated to enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building within the proximity and social economy ecosystem.

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Guido Schwarzendahl, CEO of Bauverein Halle & Leuna eG, and President of Cooperative Housing International

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)....

ILO’s Regional Masterclass brings just transition to the core of climate change policies

The regional masterclass in Doha explored how social partners can work with Ministries of Labour to shape and implement climate policies that are ambitious both in terms of environmental sustainability and employment creation.

ILO report highlights the role of Kuwait’s private sector in a just transition to a low-carbon economy

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), has released a comprehensive report emphasizing the critical role of the private sector in supporting Kuwait’s transition to a...

Suriname enterprises gain green business skills

My Green Enterprise Programme makes significant step in sustainable development.

Apprenticeship in Yemen

Hilal: A journey from vulnerability to empowerment

One young man’s life is transformed through a vocational apprenticeship project by the ILO and the Social Development Fund, funded by the EU and Sweden, to empower youth amid the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.