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South-South Collaboration

Africa and Asia-Pacific trade unions shape a fair digital future

Trade union leaders from Africa and Asia-Pacific met in Johannesburg to strengthen South–South cooperation and develop common strategies to ensure that digital transformation, including AI and platform work, advances decent work, social dialogue and...

Employers’ and business membership organizations

Lao employers help shape a new Decent Work Country Programme for a post Least Developed Country (LDC) transition

As Lao PDR prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, the ILO and its tripartite constituents have launched consultations on the country's 2027–2031 Decent Work Country Programme, aligning it with national development priorities...

Moroccan trade unions launch a national campaign to promote the rights of migrant and refugees workers

The campaign, led by Morocco's most representative trade unions with the support of the ILO, aims to strengthen awareness of labour rights among migrant and refugees workers while promoting inclusive workplaces and social cohesion through social...

Trade unions strengthen regional cooperation in Central Asia

More than 40 trade union leaders discussed international labour standards, social dialogue and common labour market challenges during a regional meeting in Uzbekistan.

Decent work

Tripartite constituents advance development of Timor-Leste's Decent Work Country Programme 2026–2030

Tripartite constituents in Timor-Leste reaffirm their commitment to promoting productive employment, strengthening worker protection and advancing inclusive labour market governance.

Tripartism

Egyptian industry adopts child employment and training code of conduct through tripartism

Developed by the ILO with the Federation of Egyptian Industries, the Code of Conduct provides a framework to regulate children's training and employment in line with national legislation and international labour standards, demonstrating the value of...

One in three private sector workers surveyed in Lebanon no longer working amid renewed hostilities, ILO report finds

New worker-level evidence shows severe job losses, income decline and rising insecurity, highlighting the need to place decent work at the centre of crisis response and recovery.

Ghana advances social dialogue for better jobs and fairer wages

Ghana’s 2026 National Labour Conference sets a renewed path toward fair wages, job creation and improved living conditions through strengthened social dialogue and cooperation.

Government, employers, workers and the ILO join forces through football to show the Red Card to Child Labour in Mexico

Discrimination, violence and harassment in workplaces

Social dialogue helps advance workplace equality and trade competitiveness in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

ILO-supported workshop brings together employers and workers to strengthen labour relations, promote gender equality and improve compliance with international labour standards.

Social dialogue

Employers and workers discuss ASEAN readiness to shape Timor-Leste's Decent Work Country Programme

The ILO supported employers' and workers' organizations to strengthen their preparedness for ASEAN integration.

Technical cooperation

ILO Caribbean Office begins first high-level mission to Haiti following new country programme agreement

ILO high-level mission signals immediate action to support decent work, social dialogue and labour cooperation in Haiti

Training course

ITCILO launches summer school on social dialogue and living wages

Organised with the support of the French Ministry of Labour and Solidarity, the course will examine how tripartite social dialogue and collective bargaining can help turn living wage principles into practice.

Labour justice

From assessment to action: Strengthening access to labour justice in Trinidad and Tobago

The ILO is supporting the Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen conciliation of labour disputes as part of evidence-based effort to improve access to labour justice.

Lebanon’s national tripartite dialogue sets shared priorities for an economic recovery grounded in decent work

Amid the ongoing hostilities and economic crisis, dialogue identifies shared priorities to protect jobs, sustain enterprises, support workers and safeguard their rights, uphold the fundamental principles and rights at work, and strengthen labour...

Just energy transition

Indonesia strengthens Just Transition Pathways in East Kalimantan's coal-dependent region

The ILO, through its IKI-JET project, is advancing Indonesia's just energy transition by equipping stakeholders with practical tools to support workers and communities in coal-dependent regions.

Labour relations

Grenada puts decent work commitments into action

Implementation of Grenada’s new Decent Work Country Programme rapidly advances as ILO carries out in-country training to strengthen dispute resolution and collective bargaining capacity.

Press Release

UN Peacebuilding Week highlights the role of inclusive public service in building peace

Inspired by the Human Library concept, 'Stories that connect; Participation, Inclusion and Peace' created a space for public sector officials and community members to share lived experiences and reflections on public service and inclusion.

National dialogue set to strengthen TVET governance in Syria

Government, social partners and international organizations discussed ways to strengthen Syria’s TVET system and align skills training with labour market needs.

Kazakhstan concludes mining safety project with tripartite review

A high-level tripartite session highlighted progress in strengthening occupational safety and health, social dialogue and institutional cooperation in Kazakhstan's mining sector.