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Castilla y León unions and employers denounce the deterioration of social dialogue in the region to the ILO

Its top leaders, accompanied by representatives of the Spanish national trade union and employers' organisations, met on 9 March in Geneva with Manuela Tomei, ILO Assistant Director-General for Governance, Rights and Dialogue, and its Director for...

Employment policy

ILO emphasises demand driven approach in Palau

Some of the capacity building initiatives undertaken by ILO in the region include, entrepreneurship, policy development and strenghthening social dialogue.

International Women’s Day

Promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in Qatar

In the lead up to International Women’s Day 2023, Qatar’s Ministry of Labour and the ILO Office in Qatar have engaged in a series of activities with workers, employers, and university students to promote awareness on diversity, equality, and...

Op-Ed

What did you do this year to promote gender equality?

As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, Max Tuñon, Head of the ILO in Qatar, and Marie-José Tayah, ILO Technical Specialist on Social Dialogue, reflect on the importance of enabling discussions on decent work for women in Qatar.

The Arab States and Asia Pacific Employers Leaders Network held for first time in Saudi Arabia

Digital transformation, income diversification, evolving consumer needs, social dialogue, international trade cooperation, change management and internal management were among the core issues discussed by employer representatives at the meeting in...

Employment policy

ILO commences work with Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) on employment policy

The development of the National Employment Policy is part of ILO’s ongoing technical assistance being provided to RMI post COVID-19.

Press Release

ILO reaffirms commitment to the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI)

The ILO highlighted the focused approach being undertaken to ensure sustainability of actions and activities targeted towards providing skills training and empowering youth to be more economically active.

Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister visits garment factory in Bangladesh

Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister joins workshop on business and human rights in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Knowledge-sharing as a pathway for strengthened intra-African collaboration and accelerate action for the eilimination of child labour in...

The “Regional Conference: Knowledge Sharing for Partnerships on the Elimination of Child Labour in Supply Chains” focused on showcasing what has worked to advance the countries and regional agendas on the elimination of child labour.

Women leadership

Women leaders at garment sector improve their leadership skills for better productivity

Hundreds of women leaders in garment sector have improved their leadership skills through the Supervisory Skills Training organized by Better Work Indonesia, a partnership programme of the ILO and International Finance Cooperation (IFC). The...

ILO and Viet Nam collaboration

ILO, Viet Nam strengthen cooperation on jobs, labour and social protection

First visit to country by ILO Regional Director sees discussions on strengthening cooperation to help ensure decent work in Viet Nam.

Arts and entertainment sector

New measures needed to improve working conditions in arts and entertainment sector

Delegates from governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations have adopted new recommendations to create a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future for people and businesses working in the fast-growing global arts and entertainment...

Promotion of social dialogue

Bipartite dialogues improve productivity of the palm oil industry and make business more resilient

Upholding the rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining is found to be a foundation for improving productivity and increasing number of workers joining trade unions that lead to the advanced protection of workers’ rights in palm oil...

Social dialogue

Governments, employers and workers meet to strengthen industrial relations in Southeast Asia

Nine Southeast Asian countries and Japan highlight the importance of social dialogue for competitive business, growth and decent work.

Advancing decent work for social justice – a high-level event in Tashkent

Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent hosted a high-level event with the participation of the representatives of the International Labour Organization (ILO), government, workers’ and employers’ organizations to touch basis on achievements, challenges and...

20 to 24 February 2023

ILO Director-General Houngbo visits Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire

Houngbo holds talks with government officials and social partners in both countries.

Decent work

ILO reaffirms support to Cook Islands constituents

Advancing decent work and social justice, and close participation in the UN cooperation processes.

World Day of Social Justice

The world needs a strong and sustained dose of social justice

In a statement for World Day of Social Justice, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo calls for a global momentum to contribute to the reduction and prevention of inequalities.

Bipartite cooperation

Employers’ and workers’ organizations of the palm oil sector join forces to promote bipartite cooperation through social dialogues

The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) and the Indonesian Trade Union Network for Palm Oil (JAPBUSI) sign a Joint Declaration to address decent work deficits in the sector, promote labour compliance and enhance the image of Indonesia’s palm oil...