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Social Protection

Rwanda advances dialogue on extending social protection to informal workers

Under the theme “Building Strong Foundations, Social Protection that Works”, Government representatives, workers’ and employers’ organizations, United Nations Agencies and development partners gathered in Kigali for a high-level workshop on...

Technical workshop strengthens social protection statistics in India

ILO’s technical training supports India’s efforts to build a stronger and more sustainable social protection statistical system.

Social protection

China strengthens capacity on long-term care administration through joint training

Turkmenistan advances dialogue on social protection

The ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank held consultations in Ashgabat on the results of the Core Diagnostic Instrument (CODI) social protection system assessment and next steps to strengthen social protection in Turkmenistan.

News

Regional forum advances universal health coverage and universal social protection in Asia and the Pacific

Peer-to peer exchange shares experiences and helps chart path towards wider and more effective coverage.

Employment in Focus blog series

Employment services explained: Key questions on labour market challenges and opportunities

Employment services are central to connecting people to opportunities and supporting labour market transitions. Senior ILO expert Michael Mwasikakata explains why, and sheds a light on issues around technological transformation, skills development,...

Social protection

China, EU and ILO deepen cooperation on social protection with new project phase

Social Protection

Uganda advances towards a rights-based social protection system

With support from the ILO, tripartite constituents and civil society organizations chart a reform agenda aligned with international social security standards.

Training of trainers

Strengthening maternity protection capacity in India through national training programme

An ILO-supported National Training of Trainers programme in New Delhi strengthened maternity protection and gender-responsive social protection systems in India, building institutional capacity to improve protections for women workers.

Tripartite dialogue strengthens pathways to inclusive social protection in Botswana

A tripartite workshop in Gaborone strengthened national capacities and social dialogue to advance inclusive social insurance reforms aligned with international social security standards in Botswana.

2nd BRICS Employment Working Group meeting advances South-South cooperation

Working Group meeting advances South-South cooperation in social protection, women’s employment, skills and digitalization

Apprenticeship

Indonesia advances quality apprenticeships with new tripartite recommendations

Government, employers and workers unite behind 20 recommendations to strengthen apprenticeship governance in Indonesia and align with international labour standards.

Ireland applauds ILO’s role in strengthening social protection for vulnerable Zambians

ILO Country Office Director for Zambia and Malawi, Mr. Wellington Chibebe met Irish Ambassador to Zambia, Mr. Aidan Fitzpatrick in Lusaka to strengthen cooperation on social protection. Ireland commended ILO support in advancing inclusive systems...

Article

Latin America and the Caribbean face the challenge of expanding pension coverage

Latin America and the Caribbean face a double pressure: high levels of labour informality and rapid population ageing. Expanding pension coverage is no longer only a social policy aspiration, but an urgent necessity to protect older persons and...

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project (Phase II)

ILO shares international experience to reform the law on supporting small and medium enterprises in Mongolia

To support the reform of Mongolia's Law on Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises and Services, an ILO national consultant presented recommendations on simplifying tax and social security systems to the government working group and the Mongolian...

IMRF stakeholders strengthen commitments to wage and social protection for migrant workers

A high-level dialogue at the International Migration Review Forum 2026 explored practical ways to include migrant workers in wage and social protection systems across the migration corridor between Africa, Asia and the Gulf, with the support of the...

Malawi endorses new Workers’ Compensation Bill for sustainable work injury protection

Malawi moves to strengthen worker protection as stakeholders endorse a new Workers’ Compensation Bill, paving the way for a modern, sustainable social insurance scheme to improve work injury benefits and expand coverage nationwide.

Rethinking social protection across borders for migrant domestic workers

A research event organized by the ILO STREAM Programme presented new research and practical solutions to ensure that those who provide care across the South Asia–GCC corridor are themselves protected and cared for.

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102)

Uzbekistan deepens understanding of Convention No. 102 through national tripartite seminar

Tripartite constituents in Uzbekistan advance dialogue on the ILO Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention and its role in strengthening national social protection systems.

Social security reform

Saint Kitts and Nevis steps up on social security: Tripartite national dialogue on reform gains momentum

A landmark stakeholder conference hosted by the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board signals a turning point for the Federation's pension system.