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Social experiment on care economy
Women work 100 hours per week but still consider unproductive: Magdalene-ILO Care work social experiment
What happens if you are paid to do care work that you usually do at home?
Press release
A path to progress for Cambodia: Unlocking opportunities through formalization
While the road to formalization in Cambodia is not without its challenges, it is a journey well worth making as Oktavianto Pasaribu officer-in-charge/Deputy Director of the ILO Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic...
WESO Trends 2024
Global unemployment rate set to increase in 2024 while growing social inequalities raise concerns, says ILO report
Joblessness and the jobs gap have both fallen below pre-pandemic levels but global unemployment will rise in 2024, and growing inequalities and stagnant productivity are causes for concern, according to the ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook:...
Social security
ASEAN delegates gain insights from Korea on social protection schemes
Workshop highlights best practices and lessons learned in implementing Employment Injury and Insurance Schemes.
Press release
Lao People’s Democratic Republic accelerates efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals related to social protection
A newly unveiled project is poised to enhance planning and monitoring of the National Social Protection Strategy and strengthen the social security system in Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Press release
Chinese inspiration for Lao People’s Democratic Republic on social protection
A delegation from China paid a visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic fostering cooperation in the realm of social protection.
Decent work
A milestone towards social justice: Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for Nepal has been launched
Reflecting the shared ambition of ILO, government, workers and employers of Nepal, the Programme aims to improve access to decent work and better opportunities for more people in Nepal.
Jordan first Arab country to publish a comprehensive Statistical Bulletin for the Social Protection Sector
The Department of Statistics in Jordan, with support from the ILO and the EU, has launched the first statistical bulletin for the social protection sector in Joran and in the Arab region.
Entry from Vietnamese author grabs prize at 2023 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
Sen Nguyen, a journalist from Viet Nam, has been named among the winners of the 2023 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration. Sen’s story “Risk, rewards and remittances in Vietnam's Nghe An province” for Al Jazeera was among the four...
Social Protection
Lebanon adopts landmark social security reforms and a new pension system for private sector workers
Developed with extensive technical support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), this milestone marks one of the most significant socioeconomic reforms witnessed by Lebanon in recent years amid compounded crises.
The ILO has been an active part of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU
The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), which took place in the second half of 2023, has come to an end. The International Labour Organization (ILO) office for Spain, senior officials and experts from ILO Geneva have been...
EBMO's can drive crucial policy on skills and social protection to foster sustainable and inclusive growth of the economy
Opening remarks at the CII – EFI National Conference on Industrial Relations ‘Transforming Workforce Ecosystem for Sustainable & Inclusive Growth’ by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi
International Migrants Day
Winners of 2023 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration announced
The winning entries are examples of balanced and ethical reporting on migrant workers and labour migration that also help to address stereotypes and misconceptions.
2023 Global Refugee Forum
Scale up decent work for refugees and host communities says ILO
The key role of employment in building the self-reliance of refugees and strengthening their protection was discussed at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum.
Universal Health Coverage Day 2023
Promoting universal health coverage with a rights-based approach: ILO steps up action for UHC Day 2023
The ILO is committed to to promote a rights-based approach to attain the goal of universal health coverage.
Social security
Social security reform in Lao People’s Democratic Republic gains momentum
ILO-supported review of the social security law and a financial assessment are expected to lead to legal reform in 2024
Building National System of Social Protection Statistics in Eswatini
The workshop aligned with global goals, emphasizing the role of monitoring systems in shaping national strategies on social protection
Social security
A step for Cambodia towards universal health care
A new social security scheme extending benefits to the self-employed and dependents is an important step towards universal health care in Cambodia explains Oktavianto Pasaribu, Officer-in-Charge/Deputy Director ILO Country Office for Thailand,...
Training
Knowledge-sharing seminar on ILO Convention 102 brings together tripartite partners
The ILO and ITC-ILO convened yesterday, 6 December, a hybrid knowledge-sharing seminar on the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102). Aimed at tripartite partners, the seminar delved into the convention, including its guiding...
ILO joins the UN in Viet Nam in welcoming the country’s new resolution on renewing and enhancing the quality of social policies
Resolution 42 outlines a strategic direction for establishing a comprehensive social policy framework in Viet Nam, aiming for universal coverage in social protection and increased integration between social protection branches and employment...
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