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Empowered to ensure a safer and healthier fishing sector in Namibia

Historically, Merlus Fishing company had complied with only the basic requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act. Willem realized there was more to be done beyond mere compliance after participating in a joint safety inspection for fishing vessels in...

Global Accelerator

Pathfinder countries share experiences and reinforce commitment to decent work, social protection, skills and just transitions

Six pathfinder countries across Asia and the Pacific reaffirmed their commitment to decent work, universal social protection and just transitions at a high-level policy forum held in Cambodia.

Social Protection

Lao National Assembly makes progress towards crucial reforms in the social protection and public health systems

During high-level discussions, National Assembly members strengthen analytical knowledge and benefit from international experiences

Global Accelerator

Asia-Pacific Global Accelerator Policy Forum calls for major scale-up of strategies and financing to deliver skills, decent jobs and...

Government, employer and worker representatives from six pathfinder countries gather in Cambodia to shape priorities to drive skills development, employment growth and universal social protection.

Social Protection

Lao officials improve understanding of investment diversification and investment governance in social security

ILO training enhances knowledge and capacities on social security investments and risk analysis

ILO launches Social Health Protection Toolkit on World Health Day

The toolkit provides expertise and practical tools to help Member States achieve universal health coverage and social protection for all.

Compilation of four videos

Care & Support - A joint podcasts series by the ILO and KBR on the care economy

"Care & Support" is a podcast series jointly produced by KBR radio and the ILO Indonesia that features casual talks about family and community empowerment through comprehensive care initiatives, spanning from childcare services to elderly support,...

55 million more people now enjoy better social protection, compared to 2021

Development partners celebrate major improvements in coverage, adequacy and comprehensiveness of social protection at the annual meeting of the ILO’s Global Flagship Programme on Building Social Protection Floors for All.

Employment in Focus series

Decent work in the Pacific: The role of policy-driven solutions

The Pacific faces enormous employment challenges. Christian Viegelahn, ILO’s Employment Specialist for the Pacific Island countries, explains how National Employment Policies (NEPs) can create decent jobs and positively impact the region's economies.

Nigeria moves to support the expansion of social protection for vulnerable communities at risk of child labour

Nigeria is stepping up action to protect vulnerable households through updated Social Registers, health insurance, and cash transfers in Ondo and Osun States. A strategic meeting organized by the ILO's ACCEL Africa project set the path for expanding...

Modernization of the INSS: Workshop Boosts Improvement of Social Security in Angola

The workshop was structured based on an innovative approach, using methodologies such as "Design Thinking" and "Service Design" to redesign priority services, including Proof of Life, Employee Registration and Debt Management.

Strengthening social protection in South Africa, collaborative effort

News

Social protection has a strong impact on the reduction of inequalities

A new ILO working paper finds that higher social protection expenditure is associated with lower income inequality. It emphasizes the role of social protection as a key policy lever for reducing inequalities, alongside other integrated public...

Decent work, social justice and economic transformation

Championing decent work, social justice, and economic transformation

The ILO continues to drive progress in decent work, social justice, and economic transformation across the East Africa region. From strengthening social protection and digital skills development to promoting inclusive workplaces and sustainable...

Advancing decent work in Dominica through social dialogue and collaboration

The ILO's Team took the opportunity to outline its approach to supporting regional cooperation.

Social protection Lebanon

Strengthening foundations for social protection in Lebanon

Launch of the Foundational Course under the national Social Protection Academy, with funding from the European Union, contributes to Lebanon’s goal of institutionalizing capacity development in the field of social protection.

ILO calls for enhanced active labour market policies and public employment services in the run-up to Armenia’s major social assistance...

Strengthening labour market integration for vulnerable groups is a key priority as Armenia prepares for major social assistance reforms, with a focus on advancing active labour market policies and enhancing public employment services.

Workplace Inclusion

Tanzania launches National Business and Disability Network to champion workplace inclusion

Tanzania has launched its National Business and Disability Network (NBDN) to promote workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities. Led by the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) and Sightsavers, with technical support by the International...

Social protection

ILO supports Oman in fostering a sustainable and inclusive social health protection system

A conference on health insurance organized by Oman’s Social Protection Fund and Ministry of Health paved the way for building a consensual vision of Oman’s social health protection system.

Press release

Indonesian fishers are still vulnerable to exploitation

The first-ever ILO Survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing, conducted in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), reveals several decent work deficits in Indonesia. While there is progress in recent years, the study...