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ILO at the 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights Forum

The ILO participated extensively in the 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, held from 27 to 29 November 2023 under the theme 'Looking at the past, anticipating the future'.

Malawi launches Alliance 8.7 Roadmap on child labour, forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking

Malawi launched the Alliance 8.7 Roadmap on child labour, forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking. The launch was done at a high-level meeting on child labour, which was organized by the Ministry of Labour in partnership with the...

ILO and ECOWAS Strengthen Collaboration to Combat Child Labour and Promote Free Movement of Persons in the Region.

In a recent meeting at the Social Affairs Division of the Department of Human Development and Social Affairs in ECOWAS, Abuja, The Commissioner, Prof Fatou Sow Sarr expressed gratitude for the enduring partnership between ECOWAS and the...

A focus on Child Labour in the Agricultural Sector

Launch of project in South Africa

Indonesia strengthens joint labour inspection system in fishing sector with guidance tool

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme supports the effort to strengthen joint labour inspection system in fishing sector between the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF).

Prevention is better than cure

The ILO 8.7 Accelerator Lab supports the Ghana Maritime Authority in strategic compliance of fishing vessels with provisions of C188 linked to forced labour

Tackling decent work decifits in Indonesia’s palm oil sector with collective bargaining agreements

The ILO supports labour-management cooperation in the palm oil sector in Indonesia with the signing of collective bargaining agreements in 31 companies in Sumatra and Kalimantan.

Young trafficking survivor completes her technical studies and successfully enters the labour market

Joint efforts between the private sector and the National Industrial Work Training Service are bringing tangible results in the economic reintegration efforts led by the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations and the National Comprehensive...

ILO And Government of Tanzania Launch The Cotton With Decent Work Project In Tanzania During The 2023 Annual Labour Conference In Tanzania

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania have launched the Cotton with Decent Work project in Tanzania during the 2023 Annual Labour Conference in Tanzania that was held on 21st October 2023

Ministry of Labour and Social Security of Türkiye determinedly advancing towards Türkiye becoming a Pathfinder Country within Alliance 8.7...

Minister Işıkhan: "With the perspective of protecting human rights in the workplace and promoting decent jobs for individuals, we will hopefully create our Alliance 8.7 road map, which will determine our national priorities by addressing these...

Prosecutors, anti-trafficking police, and psychologists from the Peruvian Public Ministry enhance their capabilities to combat Trafficking...

Professionals from the Victim and Witness Protection and Assistance Program (UDAVIT) of the Public Ministry participated in the 5th Forensic Camp for the Investigation of the Crime of Trafficking in Persons

International Labour Organization, Rwanda holds capacity building workshop on Unemployment Protection

The workshop equipped participants with a better understanding of what unemployment protection is and how it brings together unemployment benefits, ensuring income security and active labour market policies, as well as supporting laid off workers to...

ILO-IOM join forces to better protect Indonesian migrant workers in the palm oil sector

To better protect the labour rights of potential Indonesian migrant workers, the ILO and IOM jointly develop pre-departure training modules and relevant informational materials for palm oil sector in Indonesia-Malaysia Corridor.

21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians

Facing rapid changes in the world of work, labour statisticians meet to update measurement of key concepts of labour statistics

The International Conference of Labour Statisticians, the global standard-setting body for labour market statistics, is meeting at the ILO to review new trends and requirements in data gathering and usage, and methods for measuring key indicators...

Bringing the Unseen to Light: ILO Hosts Film & Discussion Event to Raise Awareness about Child Trafficking in Peru

In commemoration of the National Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Film & Discussion "Child Trafficking in Peru" featured the Peruvian film "La Pampa."

ILO Myanmar Commission of Inquiry finds far-reaching violations of freedom of association and forced labour Conventions

The Commission of Inquiry urges the Myanmar military authorities to immediately cease all forms of violence, torture and other inhumane treatment against trade unionists, and to end all forms of forced or compulsory labour.

Peruvian Actor Marco Zunino Joins the Fight Against Trafficking in Persons in Peru

He joined the ILO and the Ministry of Interior in raising public awareness of this crime at the multisectoral information fair organized to commemorate National Day against Trafficking in Persons.

Malawi validates national Alliance 8.7 strategic roadmap

Malawi achieved a significant milestone by successfully validating the National Alliance 8.7 Strategic Roadmap on an event organized with the support of the ILO as part of the ACCEL Africa Project.

Labour migration

ILO opens the 2023 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration

Journalists are invited to submit articles showing exemplary media coverage on labour migration and fair recruitment.

Peruvian psychologists in charge of rescuing victims of trafficking in persons enhance their skills to give better emotional support

Understanding and responding effectively to the diverse reactions of victims to trauma contributes to their recovery and reintegration, and helps in the criminal justice proceedings to punish the perpetrators.