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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Climate change

Protect workers, farmers from excessive heat

Heat poses severe risks to Siargao’s farming communities, which calls for the need to protect the most vulnerable and prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries.

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...

Beijing+30: Delivering on the promise

Why gender-responsive economic policies still matter

Thirty years after a global commitment to advance women's rights was taken in Beijing, women still face inequality in rights, wages, and job opportunities. ILO specialist Valeria Esquivel, explains how gender-responsive economic policies can improve...

Investments in reskilling needed to support workers and tackle skills shortages

At the European Employment and Social Rights Forum, Celeste Drake, ILO Deputy Director-General, discussed a human-centred skilling agenda to navigate the threats and opportunities brought by rapid digital transformation.

Strengthening South Africa's social protection systems

Social Protection

ILO reaffirms commitment to workers’ rights at the 10th Anniversary celebration of WCF in Tanzania

The ILO reaffirmed its commitment to workers' rights and social protection at the 10th Anniversary of WCF, emphasizing workplace safety, fair compensation, and inclusive labour policies.

Millions of Lao workers lack social security despite eligibility, ILO report finds

With 90 per cent of workers uninsured, barriers such as complex registration and limited awareness hinder access to the National Social Security Fund, particularly among informal laborers.

Social security

Bangladesh expands Employment Injury Scheme to workers in Export Processing Zones

ILO works hand in hand with its tripartite constituents to document evidence-based progress of DWCP in Indonesia

The ILO and its tripartite constituents jointly review the progress of Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for Indonesia 2020-2025 to be adaptable with the fast-changing world of work.

Mutualist Conference spotlights role of cooperatives and mutuals in universal social protection

At the International Mutualist Conference, ILO officials highlighted the importance of recognizing cooperatives and mutuals as key Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) actors, which can have the potential to contribute to achieving universal health...

SOLIFEM Project concludes with regional meeting on formalization, social dialogue, and employability

Regional guidelines adopted to sustain progress across the Southern Neighbourhood.

News

ILO, USP2030 and Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors call to safeguard social protection expenditure

A side event held at the 3rd PrepCom of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in New York on 12 February 2025 has concluded with actionable recommendations for the 4th FfD4 on how to safeguard social protection...

News

Empowering graduates with skills to secure sustainable jobs aligned with labour market needs

A graduation ceremony was held for 80 trainees who successfully completed work-based learning programs in Lebanon, conducted with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

ILO Director-General strengthens partnership with Nigeria on decent work and social justice

During his visit to Abuja, Houngbo met with high-level government officials, employer and worker representatives, and UN partners to discuss labour market reforms, employment creation, and social protection.

"Employment in focus" series

How to adapt labour markets to changing demographics

As societies across the globe experience rapid demographic shifts, ageing populations and youth unemployment present interconnected challenges for labour markets. In this article, Dorothea Schmidt-Klau explores the need for a holistic,...