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Official Mission to Chile:

ILO Director-General: ‘At a time when the world faces unprecedented challenges, advancing social justice is more important than ever’

During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General dialogue with ILO Chile about the role of the ILO in the United Nations system, and the significance of his mission to the country.

The 13th Labour Assembly concludes with a call to more effective social dialogue in addressing labour challenges, importance of adhering to...

ILO Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Ms. Beate Andrees: "Inclusive social dialogue is the key to addressing major transitions in the world of work".

The 13th Labour Assembly Convenes, Addressing Türkiye's Labour Landscape, and Advocates for Social Dialogue and Decent Work

ILO Director-General welcomes Türkiye's government’ and social partners' commitment to social dialogue.

Press release

Pacific employment report reveals persistent challenges despite job growth

New International Labour Organization report highlights how low-quality jobs are driving migration from smaller Pacific islands and calls for targeted policies for inclusive decent work.

Uzbekistan: trade union representatives and activists pledged to monitor implementation of ILO Conventions Nos. 87 and 98

At the final session of the workshop organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO), trade union representatives and activists with the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan (FTUU) pledged to monitor implementation of ILO Conventions...

Press release

Decent work towards 2050: Joint ILO-PIF Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue opens

Government, employer, and worker representatives gather in Fiji to shape priorities needed for quality and inclusive employment growth across the region.

World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings

Greater social justice is the cornerstone of a more sustained recovery, ILO tells World Bank and IMF

In statements to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, underlined "the crucial need for concerted, coordinated action at all levels" in the face of...

ILO and Ethiopian employers unite for gender equality through collective bargaining

The Confederation of Ethiopian Employers Associations (CEEA) promotes awareness among its members on collective bargaining with a special focus on gender equality initiatives in the workplace.

Media advisory

Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue on Decent Work and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent to take place 23-26 April 2024...

Organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), the event will foster a coordinated and inclusive approach to ensure decent work in the Pacific.

Namibia launches a National Coordination Mechanism for decent work in the fisheries sector.

A coordination body to oversee compliance and the general welfare of the fisheries sector in Namibia was launched recently in Namibia. It will operate as the ‘National Coordination Mechanism (NCM)’.

Held the VI Tripartite Seminar on the application in Spain of the Maritime Labor Convention MLC, 2006

As a continuation of the tripartite seminars initiated in 2014 to carry out the monitoring of the application in Spain of the Maritime Labor Convention known as MLC, 2006, and 10 years after its entry into force, the VI meeting was held at the ILO...

Centenary Declaration: A historic pact to advance social justice in Ethiopia

The Centenary Declaration has forwarded several crucial recommendations that can be translated into game changing programs, projects, and initiatives.

DA, DOLE lead aquaculture project advisory on decent work and responsible business conduct

The Philippine government through the DA and DOLE will co-chair the newly established Project Advisory/Steering Committee on Aquaculture to promote decent work and responsible business in aquaculture supply chains.

Decent work and responsible business conduct in aquaculture: Pioneering partnership

The ILO convenes key constituents and stakeholders to foster cooperation towards decent work and responsible business in aquaculture supply chains with support from the Government of Japan.

ILO hosts knowledge exchange session on dispute resolution with The Bahamas and Grenada

Participants engaged in dialogue on approaches to prevent and resolve labour disputes.

Wage policies

ILO reaches agreement on the issue of living wages

A decision by the ILO’s Governing Body opens the way for new work by the ILO on estimating and operationalizing living wages, and on engaging with living wage initiatives.

Technical Workshop on World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024

This year, the core theme is the repercussions of climate change on safety and health at work. In this framework, the ILO office for Spain and the INSST are organising a joint technical conference on 25 April to commemorate it.

Groundbreaking Iraqi national strategy set to reduce inequalities in the world of work

Launch of the Iraq National Strategy to Prevent and Reduce Inequalities in the World of Work marks a significant milestone in the country's journey towards a more inclusive and equitable labour market.

ILO and trade unions strengthen collaboration with Central Java on labour rights for fishers

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab and Trade Union’s in the Fishing Sector conducted a series of activities to strengthen collaboration with Central Java’s relevant stakeholders in fishing sector

Social Partners from 39 African Countries Gather to Chart Course for the Future of Work in the continent

The International Labour Organization took part in the event in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania on promotion of social dialogue on employment.