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ILO launches Global Policy Tracker on Digital Labour Platforms

A new ILO resource to support evidence-based policymaking and social dialogue on platform work.

Azerbaijan advances just transition in national climate plan

Tripartite constituents and the ILO held a national workshop to align Azerbaijan’s NDC 3.0 with just transition and decent work principles. It continues a series of ILO interventions conducted in 2024 in preparation for COP29 and in 2025 under the...

Quality apprenticeship

Indonesia to advance its apprenticeship reform through tripartite dialogue

The ILO supports tripartite dialogue to advance apprenticeship reform in Indonesia, based on its Quality Apprenticeship Recommendation, 2023 (No. 208).

Accelerating SDG 8: The ILO calls for bold policy shifts at UN High-Level Political Forum

The ILO champions accelerated action to fast-track decent work at key UN event, after review reveals SDG 8 – Decent Work and economic growth – remains significantly off-track.

From factory floor to championing workers in Jordan garment sector

With guidance from their union and the ILO, Amal and Ahlam are helping garment workers raise concerns and resolve issues through social dialogue.

Decent work

Bangsamoro Labour Code progresses toward lasting peace, decent work

The Bangsamoro region of the Philippines is taking an important step to finalize its first-ever labour code before the plenary submission, which will address decent work challenges and support peacebuilding efforts.

ACCEL Egypt

ILO study paves way for revising wages of Egypt’s jasmine pickers

In social dialogue sessions with tripartite stakeholders, a recent ILO-led income assessment laid the foundation for fairer wages for jasmine pickers, to support families and reduce child labour.

ILO advances its support programme to Syria’s garment and textile industry

"Weaving Hope" initiative in the city of Aleppo aimed at recovery of the economically pivotal industry in northern Syria.

Labour reforms take spotlight at Ukraine recovery conference

The ILO announced a €3.5 million European Union contribution to help Ukraine align its labour laws and social dialogue systems with international standards.

Skills development

South Africa advances just transition with skills for green jobs

Inclusive social dialogue sessions in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces are helping shape skills development strategies to support a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

Social dialogue

Saint Lucia sets new course for social dialogue

The country launches national initiative to strengthen tripartite social dialogue, with ILO support

From factory floors to future dreams: Asefu’s journey

When the war closed the doors of her garment factory, Asefu Diriba faced devastating uncertainty. With resilience, support from the ILO and Swedfund, and a spark of solidarity, she launched her own home-based tailoring business. Her journey from...

ILO-Brussels stresses the role of ALMPs anchored in rights and based on social dialogue

As profound changes sweep the world of work, national Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) have never been more relevant. The ILO’s role as a global partner in building inclusive, responsive, and future-oriented labour market systems is more vital...

Press Release

UN public service day highlights importance of inclusive dialogue in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

A high-level panel discussion underscored the power of inclusive social dialogue in strengthening Sri Lanka’s public sector. Experts emphasized trust-building, dispute prevention, and strengthening institutions as keys to delivering better public...

Nigeria outlines key priorities to foster responsible and inclusive business practices

Nigeria’s tripartite stakeholders have outlined priority actions to promote responsible and sustainable business conduct for the realization of decent work in line with the ILO MNE Declaration.

Labour code

Bangsamoro Labor and Employment Code: A path to decent work and lasting peace

Decades of armed conflict and labour market challenges underscore the need for a Labour Code in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Watch and listen to the voices of government officials, policymakers, workers, and employers...

Global Coalition for Social Justice

“Social justice is not an ethereal ideal, but a concrete necessity” says Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader

Addressing the opening session of the annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, Luis Abinader highlighted the importance of social justice for sustainable development.

Annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

From ambition to action: Global Coalition for Social Justice launches key interventions

Just transition

Timor-Leste’s key labour actors identify actions on climate change and Just Transition

The ILO supports Timor-Leste’s key labour actors to promote Just Transition in the country for business sustainability and decent work for workers.

Development cooperation programme

Saudi Arabia and ILO seal new phase of joint work to advance decent work reforms

The third phase of the development cooperation programme and two institutional agreements were signed to strengthen labour governance, social protection and worker rights, and support long-term cooperation.