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ILO Director-General’s visit to Cabo Verde: Renewed momentum for social justice and tripartite dialogue

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo strengthens cooperation on decent work, youth and social dialogue during his mission.

Tripartism and social dialogue

Azerbaijan moves toward strengthened social dialogue with ILO support

Through a focused seminar and institutional review, tripartite constituents laid the foundation for a strategic action plan to enhance social dialogue and the role of the Tripartite Commission.

Social Dialogue

Cambodia steps up labour dispute resolution efforts

In collaboration with the ILO-Korea Partnership Programme, Cambodia drives social dialogue, capacity building, and sustainable industrial relations.

ILO introduces the Self-Assessment Method for Social Dialogue Institutions (SAM-SDI) in Indonesia

A two-day workshop empowers Indonesia’s National and District Tripartite Councils with tools for improving the inclusiveness and effectiveness of their social dialogue institutions.

In times of global uncertainty, Indonesia prioritizes productivity and decent work

The ILO assists Indonesia in fostering harmonious industrial relations by enhancing labour-management cooperation to address the challenges of an uncertain global landscape.

The ILO Director for Europe Meets with the Spanish Government, Employers and Trade Unions

On 7 May in Madrid, Beate Andrees, Deputy Director-General of the ILO and Director for Europe and Central Asia, held a series of meetings with the ILO’s Spanish constituents.

Just transition

Bangladesh Just Transition Academy calls for promoting shared commitment among parties to support sustainable, equitable and inclusive...

The two-day Bangladesh Just Transition Academy closes with a call for promoting shared commitment among government, employers and workers to support sustainable, equitable economic transformation aligned with the Paris Agreement, national climate...

ILO and partners highlight pathways to post-crisis recovery in Syria through social dialogue

An ILO-led meeting in Damascus focused on the crucial role of decent work, social protection and labour rights towards realising social justice and sustainable peace in Syria.

ILOSTAT blog

Measuring progress on labour rights

Trade unions

Strengthening the future of Trade Unions in Bangladesh: Stories of women and youth leading the way

For years, many women and young people in Bangladesh’s trade union movement have faced an uphill struggle — striving to have their voices heard, to access leadership roles, and to shape decisions that directly impact their working lives. But today,...

ILO urges fairer global trade and stronger labour protections amid global economic fragmentation during an official visit to Bahrain

Director-General Houngbo called for promoting decent work through just digital and green transitions and social dialogue amid global trade and supply chain shifts during the Bab Al Bahrain Forum, and met with government, employer and worker...

Institutional capacity building

A step towards strengthening employer representation in Somalia

After years of war, unrest, and protracted crisis, the ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) supports the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in its next major milestone: the development and validation of its Strategic Plan...

Occupational safety and health (OSH)

Tripartite discussion and validation of ILO reports on OSH, safety in mines and labour inspection in Kazakhstan

Tripartite seminar in Kazakhstan reviews key ILO reports on occupational safety and health, mine safety and labour inspection, paving the way for improved compliance and national policy development.

The ILO report on peak-level social dialogue is presented in Spain at the headquarters of the Economic and Social Council (ESC)

Vera Paquete-Perdigao, Director of the ILO’s Governance and Tripartism Department, shared the main findings of the recently published ILO report on 23 April 2025 during a session of the ESC’s Aula Abierta series.

Just Transition

Building a greener future: Cambodia paves the way for Just Transition in construction

Supported by the ILO/Korea Partnership Programme, a national workshop highlights the urgency of Just Transition and collaborative action for the sustainable construction sector.

Our impact, their voices

From isolation to empowerment: Mama Abu and the rise of the Tuna Besty Group

The sea invites the people of Air Panas sub-village to make a living. The fortunes of the fisheries sector may have ups and downs, but the fisherwomen there have proven their resilience in managing risks and processing marine products for a living.

Lesotho charts a new path in Public Service labour relations

The ILO enhances trade unions' knowledge and compliance with labour laws in Indonesia

The ILO's Strengthening Industrial Relations in Indonesia (SIRI) initiative has enhanced trade unions' capacity for policy engagement by providing a labour law guideline and conducting an impact study.

Tripartite Advisory Committee of ILO initiative holds inaugural meeting in Yerevan

The first meeting of the Advisory Committee brought together Government, employers’ and workers’ representatives to support Armenia’s response to informality in the context of a refugee crisis.

RISE for Impact

Empowering cotton communities in Uzbekistan: ILO workshop promotes fundamental principles and rights at work

A two-day ILO workshop in Jizzakh focused on promoting the five fundamental principle and right at work among cotton-growing communities, with a strong emphasis on social dialogue, gender equality, and workplace safety.