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ILO Office for Spain participates in the Conference on Minimum Income Systems and Social Inclusion Policies in the framework of European...

The Conference, which was part of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, was held in Aranjuez (Madrid) on 16 October 2023, with the participation of the Director of the Madrid Office, Félix Peinado.

Labour migration

First-Ever African Labour Migration Conference Kicks Off in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

ILO and African Union Commission join forces to protect migrant workers' rights

Social security

Master’s course builds social health protection capacity in Asia

ILO provides fellowships to government officials from Asia to strengthen health protection systems across the region.

ILO and national partners continue progress under Resilient Belize project

Activities part of comprehensive roadmap for achieving more inclusive social protection for all.

International Conference of Labour Statisticians

Data: A common language for the world of work

Without accurate data, labour market decisions cannot be taken says Rafael Diez de Medina, Chief Statistician and Director of the ILO Department of Statistics.

BVI officials validate action plan to boost inclusion of informal workers and economic units

Next steps include implementation of incentives to increase contributions, compliance and efficiency.

Migration

ILO and AUC unite for the protection of migrant workers' rights

An African conference for common action and position in favour of migrants' rights is held in Abidjan.

Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

ILO Director-General calls for greater international financial support for critical social needs in developing countries under fiscal stress

In statements to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, the ILO’s Director-General underlined the importance of helping debt-distressed developing countries to support social protection and decent work.

ILO, WHO, P4H and SPARKS Network Workshop

Universal social protection needed for prevention, preparedness and response to the next pandemic

ILO and WHO experts reviewed the impact social protection had in reducing the socio-economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Informality

Unlocking the potential of small and medium-sized businesses in Bangladesh

Despite impressive economic growth of more than six per cent per annum in the past decade, policymakers and businesses in Bangladesh continue to ponder why the country continues to rank low in productivity and innovation indices

Care economy

Quality, affordable childcare services are key to gender equality in labour market

The ILO continues to support the development of Indonesia’s Road Map and Action Plan on Care Economy by organizing the fourth stakeholder meeting with a focus on childcare services.

Building Bridges: ILO’s EU-funded ENABLE Programme links Social Protection and Employment Activation in Lebanon

The new programme aims to empower individuals and enhance social protection measures by creating sustainable employment opportunities in Lebanon.

Digitalization in the retail sector

Ensure an enabling environment for decent work and economic recovery in the digitalized retail sector

Governments, employers’ and workers’ representatives discussed the opportunities and challenges of digitalization in the retail sector, at an ILO technical meeting.

ILO provides insights on the role of social protection in navigating climate change and a Just Transition

The ILO participates in the Asia Pacific Social Protection Week 2023, providing insights on potential role of existing social security schemes in facilitating just energy transitions.

Pensions

Fulfilling social protection for older persons in Bangladesh

Ensuring income security for people in old age is a crucial dimension of the UN common agenda of social security and universal social protection for all. The rights of older people to social security and to an adequate standard of living are laid...

ILO and WHO Guidance on mental health at work presented during the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union

During the high-level event "Precariousness at work and mental health", the ILO's occupational safety and health department presented these Guidelines applicable at both policy and workplace level to prevent and address mental health at work.

ILO and WHO Guidance on mental health at work presented during the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union

During the high-level event "Precariousness at work and mental health", the ILO's occupational safety and health department presented these Guidelines applicable at both policy and workplace level to prevent and address mental health at work.

Social security

Celebrating Lao Coffee and Promoting Safe Work in the Value Chain

ILO and Oxfam participate in the International Coffee Day 2023 celebrations in Lao PDR under the theme "Promoting the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coffee supply chain".

#thiswaytosocialjustice

ILO launches global communication campaign to promote inequality reduction and social justice

Launched at the Global Citizen Festival in New York, the ILO “This Way to Social Justice" campaign calls for urgent action to reduce inequalities in the world of work.

The State of Kuwait, the European Union and the International Labour Organization join efforts to advance Just Transition ahead of COP-28