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Kerala hosts seminar on Gig Workers Bill to promote worker welfare and social justice

The different stakeholder perspectives will inform the Bill's discussion during the state's next Assembly Session.

Humanitarian and development partners set joint priorities for cash assistance in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Workshop series co-creates vision of how to deliver social protection and cash assistance more effectively along the nexus, in order to meet the needs of the Palestinian people

Social protection

Lao coffee and tea producers strengthen their collective bargaining skills

ILO and Oxfam jointly organized a workshop on social dialogue and collective bargaining for formalisation of employment and compliance with the labour and social security laws.

Social protection

First Social Protection Symposium kicks off a new era for Lao People's Democratic Republic in protecting its poor and vulnerable

The inaugural National Symposium addressed challenges faced by the rural population and informal workforce, highlighting social protection policies and the crucial principle of leaving no citizen behind.

G20 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting

ILO calls on G20 to reduce inequalities, promote gender equality and encourage diversity in the world of work

Under Brazil’s Presidency, the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers agreed on comprehensive measures to address global labour market challenges and promote decent work.

ILO/Irish-Aid Regional Programme on social protection launch public lectures in universities

Over the years, Zambia has continued to make major strides in the provision of various social protection interventions intended at reducing the impact of poverty and vulnerability on citizens. However, the levels of awareness among citizens of...

ILO and UNDP carry out training in Project Management to reduce informality in Angola

The program aims not only to empower microentrepreneurs and organizations, but also to contribute to the transition from the informal economy to formality.

New course developed by ILO Vision Zero Fund initiative

Commuting safety matters: Collective action for a safe commute

GALAB Project

Enhancing social protection in Ondo State: ILO’s GALAB project boosts registration for vulnerable populations

Nigeria's Ondo State strengthens social protection with ILO support, thanks to new strategy that targets vulnerable households and health insurance access.

Strengthening social finance to protect children in Mali

Jharkhand promotes social security and remuneration for gig and platform workers

New report highlights achievements of Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

The first progress report on the initiative shows headway on the path to overcoming the global jobs gap and extending social protection.

Maternity and Paternity benefits launched in Oman: pioneering social insurance reforms in the Gulf region

Developed with the support of the ILO, the system, which covers both nationals and non-nationals, is in line with key requirements of international labour standards.

ILO and Uzbekistan agree to develop new programme to improve labour conditions and strengthen social justice

The announcement was made during the ILO Director-General’s official visit to Uzbekistan from 7-11 July.

Social protection

Coconut farm workers register for social protection coverage

Coconut farm workers and their families in typhoon-affected areas enrol for social protection coverage online through free internet access and interactive orientation in Siargao.

PROSPECTS Partnership

ILO trains social health protection actors in Ethiopia

Social Health Protection training equips Ethiopian social health protection actors with the knowledge and experience to strengthen health financing and social health protection systems.

Social protection

A tripartite revision of the preliminary study regarding social protection floors in Colombia was carried out

The Universal Social Protection Department of the International Labour Organization (ILO), together with the ILO office for the Andean Countries, presented the preliminary report on Colombia’s national legislation and practice in light of the Social...

Social protection

A preliminary study on the potential extension of Convention No. 102 ratification in Peru was presented

In the context of the Global campaign to promote the ratification of Convention No. 102, the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Universal Social Protection Department, together with the ILO’s office for the Andean Countries, presented the...

A holistic approach needed for reforming Iraq’s pensions system in line with international labour standards

A new IMF/ILO/World Bank policy note presents an overview of the key features of the comprehensive pension reforms in Iraq, including a tax-financed social pension

Social protection

Viet Nam's amended Social Insurance Law: a step towards universal coverage

New amendments to the Social Insurance Law bring strong positive contributions to social insurance coverage and adequacy in Viet Nam. Pension integration, extended legal coverage and lump sum withdrawals are some of the key issues tackled by the Law...