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Talent Partnership triple-win for Bangladesh, EU Member States, and migrant workers

The European Union funded EUR 3 million Talent Partnership project was launched today in Dhaka. It will address skills gaps, reduce migration costs, increase opportunities for Bangladeshis and provide skilled workers for the EU labour market.

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How the ILO supports digital transformation of Uganda's Industrial Court

Labour relations

Malaysia strengthens labour dispute resolution capacity with advanced training in conciliation

Department of Industrial Relations Malaysia, ILO and USFMCS collaborate to equip officers with new techniques for promoting workplace harmony and justice.

C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Kyrgyz Parliament and ILO collaborate to implement the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

The ILO launched policy dialogues in Kyrgyzstan to promote implementation of C190, highlighted during the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.

ILO hosts first South Asian knowledge sharing event on labour law reforms and compliance with ILS

Legal officers from government agencies and labour departments in Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and ILO officials met in Sri Lanka to exchange on progress made in developing national labour legislation to ensure...

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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.

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...

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.

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Summit of the Future: Managing global interdependence

Qatar’s Ministry of Labour trained on international labour standards and the ILO’s supervisory mechanism

Over 20 staff members from Qatar’s Ministry of Labour were trained on international labour standards and the standard-setting process. Discussions emphasized Qatar’s role in the global standard-setting process as an ILO Member State, with a...

Aligning Tanzania’s labour laws with ILO standards

Tripartite discussion in Tanzania outlines steps to harmonise national laws with international standards, promote fair recruitment practices, and ensure safe and dignified working conditions for all workers, particularly migrants. 

Training for union representatives in Armenia on addressing workplace violence and harassment

Armenian labour inspectors trained in addressing and preventing workplace violence and harassment

ILO, Kazakhstan sign roadmap to promote decent work

Tea and Textile Sectors

Implementation of ILO Code of Practice in the Tea and Textile Sectors

National Tea Day

Tea workers, tea garden owners and government discuss on economic diversification and decent work in tea industry in Bangladesh

On 4 June, Bangladesh celebrated National Tea Day, highlighting its rich tea heritage with 159 tea gardens across seven districts. These gardens employ approximately 100,619 workers, half of whom are women. Despite their vital contribution, tea...

Conference on the reflection of the ILO's normative work in the Spanish legal system

Organized by the Complutense University of Madrid, with the collaboration of the ILO office for Spain and with the participation of numerous academics in labor and social security law, this conference was held on May 23, 2024.

Strengthening labour legislation and social dialogue identified as priority areas for ILO support in Grenada

Discussions focus on revitalizing national labour landscape.

Cambodia and International Labour Organization agree work priorities until 2028

The Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2024-2028 sets out key areas for cooperation to promote and advance decent work in Cambodia.

Legal analysis of Armenia’s regulatory framework and practices against ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (C190)

A presentation and validation session was held in Yerevan on April 29 to discuss findings of the research report, "Legal Analysis of the Regulatory Framework in Armenia against the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (No. 190)."