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Experts, tripartite constitutes and policymakers join debate on Iraq’s social security environment

Supported by the European Union, a national conference was organised by the ILO and the American University of Iraq-Baghdad, to present research papers which cover various topics related to policies, gaps and opportunities in the creation of an...

Staff movement

ILO welcomes Pamela Ann Bradley, National Project Coordinator in Belize

Mrs Bradley has been in the UN system for approximately eight years intermittently, working in programme coordination and management at UNICEF, UNDP and UNRCO.

Technical session on violence and harassment at work from the point of view of professional bodies

It was inaugurated by the Regional Advisor for the Promotion of Work and Equality, María Jesús Lorenzana, and endorsed the Xunta's commitment to comply with the framework set by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in its Convention 190.

Sport and migration

Didier Drogba, ILO and FIFPRO raise awareness among young football players of the risks of emigration

A look back at the launch of the campaign to raise awareness among young Ivorian football players of the risks of ill-prepared emigration. The campaign is being run jointly by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Didier Drogba and his...

High-level session looks at Just Energy Transitions to accelerate achieving of the SDGs

Held during the 3rd edition of the Finance in Common Summit 2022, co-organized by the African Development Bank and the European Investment Bank, the session focused on the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy technologies to...

Joint statement by the Government of Bangladesh and the International Labour Organization (ILO) on the occasion of the National Seminar on...

Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

ILO Director-General calls for social protection and minimum wages to respond to cost-of-living crisis

In statements to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, ILO calls for a crisis response that reduces inequalities and promotes sustainability, through universal social protection, adequate wage increases, greater support for...

Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

ILO calls for universal social protection, wage support for low income households

In a statement to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the need to support low income households through increases in minimum wages and social protection benefits.

Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

Countries face daunting policy landscape amid rising inequalities, says ILO

ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo has told the joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee that increased social investment and strong social dialogue are imperative for a recovery that delivers sustainability, equity and lasting peace.

Whistle-blowers' protection

More effective protection needed for public sector whistle-blowers

Public service sector workers are often the first to know about threats or harm to the public interest, so they play a key role in exposing wrongdoings and safeguarding the well-being of society and economies.

Decent work for all

Trade unions adopt conclusion for just economy, decent work in South-East Asia

At a sub-regional conference held in the Philippines, workers organizations from 10 South-East Asian countries adopted a joint resolution to revitalize in a changing world of work and outlined concrete measures to collaborate and create a just,...

Opening address at the World Day for Decent Work 2022

By Mr Bryan Balco, Project Manager of the ILO EU Trade for Decent Work, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the World Day for Decent Work 2022, 7 October 2022, Manila, Philippines

Migration and decent work

The ILO, FIFPRO and the Didier Drogba Foundation launch a campaign against the risks linked to the emigration of young football players

A campaign to raise awareness of the risks of exploitation and human trafficking linked to the emigration of young Ivorian footballers has been launched under the aegis of the ILO, the Didier Drogba Foundation and the International Federation of...

Philippines to host trade union post-COVID sub-regional conference

Over 30 trade unions and workers' organizations representatives from 10 countries in Asia and the Pacific will convene in the Philippines for a sub-regional conference to promote decent work, which aims to improve the living conditions of millions...

High-level meeting on the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions concludes with pledges of support and...

Heads of states and governments, foreign ministers, representatives from United Nations (UN) agencies, international financial institutions, and global employers’ and workers’ organizations met during the 77th UN General Assembly to pledge their...

Rapid legal review of Compliance by Kyrgyzstan with the ILO Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention (No. 102)

Over 40 participants representing the Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, expert community participated in technical discussions in Bishkek titled: “Results of a rapid legal review for compliance of national legislation with the ILO...

ILO conducts training targeting 3 Caribbean countries on the extension of social coverage to the informal economy

Participants from Anguilla, Grenada and The BVI prepared a national action plan for their respective countries to extend coverage to workers and businesses in the informal sector.

Despite some improvements needed, Indonesia’s unemployment benefit helps laid-off workers during the transition period

The ILO continues to support initiatives taken by the Indonesian government to improve its unemployment benefit programme (JKP). Two workers shared their stories participating in the JKP programme.

Rights of football players

ILO welcomes first global agreement on working conditions and rights of professional football players

The Global Labour Agreement recognizes the importance of social dialogue in improving the rights and working conditions for professional male and female football players.

Quota systems for employment of people with disabilities discussed in Kyrgyzstan

On September 23, 2022, the capital city of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, hosted a public discussion on “Quota systems for employment of people with disabilities: advantages, disadvantages and affirmative actions based on international experience”.