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Five years of partnership on social security in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

The Kurdistan Region, ILO and European Union mark five years of major social security reform and set priorities for the next phase of joint work.

New tripartite Social Dialogue Forum strengthens labour governance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

The new Forum brings together the government and worker and employer organizations on an equal footing to strengthen dialogue on labour and socio-economic priorities, with support from an EU-funded project implemented by the ILO.

Decent work for platform workers

Digital labour platforms in Cambodia offer opportunities for businesses and workers despite the challenges of informality, says ILO study

Findings point to the need for stronger social protection, occupational safety and health measures, and greater clarity on employment classification.

African trade unions advance social dialogue strategies for rural and agricultural workers

More than 50 trade union representatives and labour experts from 20 African countries are exchanging knowledge and developing practical strategies to strengthen the representation of rural and agricultural workers, facilitate access to social...

Making disability employment quotas work: Lessons for Indonesia from across Asia

A new ILO study draws lessons from ASEAN and East Asia to help strengthen Indonesia’s disability employment quota system and advance more inclusive labour markets.

Voices and insights on social protection and migration in the South Asia–Gulf corridor

Ageing migrant populations require new approaches to social protection

The first paper in the ILO STREAM Programme's Voices and Insights series examines how ageing among long-term migrant workers is exposing gaps in social protection across the migration corridor linking South Asia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

Maternity protection

Thailand’s manufacturing sector strengthens maternity protection and safer, more inclusive workplaces in Chonburi

Employers, workers and government representatives exchange practical approaches to maternity protection, care and the prevention of violence and harassment in Chonburi, a key province in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor.

Social protection

Strengthening farmers’ access to social protection and sustainable livelihoods in Timor-Leste

A joint initiative in Timor-Leste strengthens farmers’ livelihoods and access to social protection while supporting better nutrition for children.

Heat stress

High temperatures linked to increased mortality among workers in Colombia, ILO study finds

Agricultural workers, assemblers and health and teaching professionals are among the occupational groups facing the greatest mortality risks associated with high temperatures, according to a new ILO working paper.

Sri Lanka moves to shield migrant workers from crises through enhanced social protection

National consultation calls for stronger, better-coordinated social protection systems in countries of origin and destination to protect migrant workers and their families before, during and after crises.

ILO programme strengthens actuarial capacity and governance for sustainable social security in India

Specialized training equips Indian officials to apply actuarial evidence to financial governance, strategic decision-making and the long-term sustainability of social security schemes.

Social protection

Timor-Leste strengthens capacity to extend social security coverage to informal economy workers

The ILO, in collaboration with its International Training Centre (ITC-Turin), supports Timor-Leste in strengthening institutional capacity to expand social security coverage and improve access to protection for informal economy workers.

Nigeria strengthens child labour action through new evidence and continuous monitoring

Nigeria is shifting from periodic child labour surveys to routine data generation, enabling more targeted interventions that protect children, support families and improve educational outcomes.

News

ILO Director-General reaffirms partnership with Namibia

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo concluded a mission to Namibia that strengthened cooperation on jobs, social protection and social dialogue, while highlighting Namibia's role as host of the 15th African Regional Meeting in December 2026.

Climate change

El Niño threatens jobs and incomes for many workers in Latin America and the Caribbean, ILO warns

ILO research warns that the 2026–2027 El Niño could disproportionately affect vulnerable workers and highlights the importance of social protection, social dialogue and anticipatory policies to reduce the impacts.

Building pathways to decent work for Lebanon's most vulnerable

With European Union support, the ILO has worked alongside Lebanon’s Ministry of Social Affairs to help transform social assistance into a gateway to jobs, livelihoods and economic inclusion.

Tripartite partners validate assessment of Namibia's alignment with ILO Convention No. 102

A tripartite workshop reviewed Namibia's social security law and practice against international minimum standards, validating an assessment that will inform the country's readiness to ratify and effectively implement Convention No. 102.

Moroccan trade unions launch a national campaign to promote the rights of migrant and refugees workers

The campaign, led by Morocco's most representative trade unions with the support of the ILO, aims to strengthen awareness of labour rights among migrant and refugees workers while promoting inclusive workplaces and social cohesion through social...

Press release

Pakistan, ILO and WHO to support 20,000 health workers and create decent jobs in the sector

The joint initiative will support Pakistan's implementation of the Global Accelerator by investing in skills, employment and social protection to strengthen the health workforce, and aims to reach additional 80,000 health workers in a second phase.

India's 2026 BRICS Presidency

Building partnerships for decent work: The ILO's engagement with BRICS in 2026

The ILO contributed technical expertise to advance social protection, skills development, labour market formalization and digital transformation under India's 2026 BRICS Presidency.