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Sub-regional Programming Meeting: Advancing ILO strategies for the 2024-25 biennium

The ILO Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia charts the path forward

Statement

Improving industrial relations: The importance of social dialogue in Bangladesh

The International Labour Organization (ILO) identifies five key areas requiring attention in order that harmonious industrial relations between employers and workers may be achieved.

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

Strengthened collaboration needed to tackle labour market challenges in the digital age

The regional policy dialogue fostered a fruitful exchange of knowledge and good practices, thereby empowering policymakers and representatives from workers’ and employers’ organizations, based on the principles of South-South Cooperation.

Press release

Malaysia and ILO strengthen commitment to industrial harmony at landmark conference

National Showcase of Industrial Harmony 2024 brings together over 200 stakeholders to discuss labour law reforms and promote harmonious workplace relations in Malaysia.

One ILO Apparel and Textile Programme in Ethiopia (Siraye)

Unions in Hawassa Industrial Park gearing for collective bargaining agreements

Worker representative at TAL Garment in Hawassa Industrial Park believes signing collective bargaining agreements not only protects the workers but also benefits the company as it improves staff motivation and increases productivity.

Social dialogue

ILO, Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs and social partners of the Republic of Serbia team up to strengthen social...

To strengthen social dialogue in Serbia so that the government, employers and trade unions can jointly create an environment where the rights and obligations of workers and employers are well-balanced, contributing to the development of a more...

WISC Consultation highlights achievements, creates roadmap for future of worker support

The WISC initiative from the COVID-19 pandemic has proved beneficial in advocating for worker-centric policies and strengthening the trade union movement.

Meaningful youth engagement

Future leaders debate green economies and decent jobs for refugees at ILO and Safelight conference

The 4th Annual Leadership Conference and competition, organized by the ILO and Safe Light Initiative, provided young leaders a platform to enhance their leadership skills and advocate for decent jobs, green economies, and inclusivity for forcibly...

ILO Director-General emphasizes the positive potential of AI and the importance of proper management for an inclusive digital transition

During his visit to Kazakhstan Gilbert F. Houngbo called for the protection of workers' rights, greater engagement with employers, and ensuring AI-driven jobs meet decent work standards.

National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) partnership

Nedlac and ILO Champion Social Dialogue Across Africa

Two union federations empower their grievance personnels to effectively handle sexual harassment cases

ILO’s training programmes assist two union federations improving the services of their grievance application with the new knowledge and skills on sexual harassment related issues.

The role of employers in the process of labour law reforms: round table in the Kyrgyz Republic

ILO/ACTEMP facilitates dialogue on labour legislation reforms between employers and the Government in Kyrgyzstan.

Enhancing legal frameworks and social dialogue in South Sudan

ILO in partnership with the South Sudan Workers Trade Union Federation (SSWTUF) conducted workshop to enhance the capacity of trade union leaders to understand, advocate for, and protect the rights of migrant workers.

Social protection

Coffee and tea farmers benefit from improved access to labour rights as SOLAR project concludes

Three-year project that has resulted in expanding social security and labour rights for coffee and tea farmers in southern Lao People's Democratic Republic comes to an end.

Just transition

The International Labour Organization launches a new project on just transition and formal economy in Timor-Leste

ILO supports Timor-Leste’s economic transitions caused by climate change and other global trends that align with local reality and expectation.

Mind the Gap: Bridging the AI divide will ensure an equitable future for all

In a joint report, the ILO and the UN Office of the Secretary General’s Envoy on Technology warn that without international action, the AI revolution could widen the gap between high and low-income countries.

Rights at work

ILO, Canada partner to address child labour, workers’ rights in the Philippines

A new five-year ILO and Canada project through the Labour Program of Employment and Social Development Canada will strengthen freedom of association and rights at work, as well as support actions to end child labour in the Philippines.

Social protection

Lao coffee and tea producers strengthen their collective bargaining skills

ILO and Oxfam jointly organized a workshop on social dialogue and collective bargaining for formalisation of employment and compliance with the labour and social security laws.

Key stakeholder meetings in Eswatini address labour standards and future strategies

Paris 2024

Groundbreaking Olympic Social Charter aims to bring decent work standards to Paris Games

This year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games will, for the first time in the history of the Olympic movement, follow a Social Charter that aims to ensure that the Paris Games have a durable social, environmental, and economic legacy.