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ILO highlights skills, decent work and social dialogue at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

The International Labour Organization is bringing its expertise on skills, decent work and social dialogue to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, supporting global efforts to build inclusive, responsive skills systems that prepare people and enterprises for...

Learning from the ILO: How I am preparing my students for a just energy future

Inspired by an ILO workshop, a Sriwijaya University lecturer sees how teaching can spark change and help prepare students to contribute to a just and greener future.

Commission of Inquiry concerning Nicaragua holds its first meeting

The high-level investigation will examine the issues raised in the complaint concerning Nicaragua’s compliance with four ILO Conventions on freedom of association, collective bargaining, discrimination and tripartite consultation.

Botswana advances decent work with landmark labour reform

With technical support from the International Labour Organization, Botswana’s new Employment and Labour Relations Act marks the culmination of years of tripartite labour law reform with the objective to strengthen respect for workers’ rights,...

From Invisible Workers to Influential Voices: Ghana’s Shea Transformation Story

Ghana’s shea workers are turning organization into influence, using social dialogue and collective bargaining to advance decent work while inspiring workers across Africa.

Brazil: Tripartite dialogue advances occupational safety and health in the coffee sector

Government, employer and worker representatives in Brazil validated research findings on how occupational safety and health can strengthen social dialogue and collective bargaining in the coffee sector.

New digital system strengthens workers’ access to grievance support in Timor-Leste

With support from the ILO, a leading trade union in Timor-Leste launches a new digital grievance system to help workers raise concerns, track their cases and access more timely and effective support.

Southern Africa turning social dialogue into productivity and decent work

A regional symposium convened by National Economic Development and Labour Council, the ILO and Productivity South Africa identified practical priorities for stronger institutions, inclusive enterprise transformation, better data and regional...

Decent work country programme

Iraq launches a four-year programme for better jobs, skills and social protection

New Decent Work Country Programme shifts the focus from recovery to long-term labour market development, with priorities spanning employment, economic diversification, workers’ rights and social protection.

Just transition

Social dialogue drives just transition and sustainable enterprises in Timor-Leste

Employers, workers and the Government of Timor-Leste strengthen social dialogue and identifying shared priorities to advance a just transition towards a greener, more inclusive economy.

African trade unions advance social dialogue strategies for rural and agricultural workers

More than 50 trade union representatives and labour experts from 20 African countries are exchanging knowledge and developing practical strategies to strengthen the representation of rural and agricultural workers, facilitate access to social...

Better Work Egypt

Beyond the training room: Building factory ownership through people

Sustainable workplace improvement does not end when trainings conclude. Through Better Work Egypt's Factory Ambassador Programme, factory representatives are applying new skills, strengthening workplace dialogue and taking greater ownership of...

SDG and decent work

Bridge to 2030: Cementing the link between workers priorities and sustainable development goals

A trade union-led, regional campaign is helping workers’ organizations in Trinidad and Tobago build the knowledge, evidence and practical tools needed to engage more effectively in national sustainable development processes.

Armenia’s tripartite constituents advance policy recommendations to promote transition to formality

An ILO-supported series of tripartite discussions brought together government, employers’ and workers’ representatives to develop practical measures to reduce informality in Armenia.

Dispute resolution

Caribbean institutions put labour justice into practice

Across Belize, The Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago, labour institutions are moving from regional commitments to practical measures aimed at making workplace dispute resolution more timely, accessible and effective.

Iraq finalizes design of the 2026 National Labour Force Survey

Survey will provide reliable and internationally comparable national data to support development of labour market policies.

Just energy transition

South Sumatra’s youth look beyond coal towards a greener Indonesia

As South Sumatra looks beyond coal, the ILO and Sriwijaya University help young people prepare for and take part in Indonesia’s transition towards a greener and more inclusive economy.

Occupational safety and health

Thai employers introduced to approaches for preventing psychosocial risks and promoting mental health at work

The workshop, organized by the ILO in collaboration with the Employers’Confederation of Thailand (ECOT), highlighted the importance of an integrated approach to safety, health and well-being that addresses both mental health and physical health of...

Ghana reviews employment policy for future jobs

Ghana has launched a review of its National Employment Policy to create more inclusive, resilient and future-ready jobs for women, youth and workers.

Social dialogue

Union representatives in the Bahamas sharpen negotiation skills

Trade union representatives in The Bahamas strengthened practical collective bargaining skills through ILO-supported training focused on negotiation, communication and social dialogue.