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Second National Symposium on Social Protection showcases digital transformations in Lao PDR

Official launch of social security mobile application marks a significant step by bringing essential services directly to users.

International Universal Health Coverage Day 2025

ILO highlights 2025 progress on social health protection

On International Universal Health Coverage Day, the International Labour Organization reaffirms its commitment to promoting a rights-based approach to achieve health for all.

Lao People’s Democratic Republic launches its first social security mobile application

Developed with the support of the ILO-China Partnership Programme, the app represents a milestone in modernising social protection.

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Lao students lead innovation at National Symposium on Social Protection

Student teams showcase creative ideas to strengthen social assistance systems, bringing fresh perspectives to national policy discussions.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan approves new Social Insurance Law

Uzbekistan has adopted a new Law “On State Social Insurance”, paving the way for a comprehensive system covering maternity, sickness and unemployment benefits. Supported by the ILO through the Global Accelerator, the reform will be progressively...

ILO releases new guidance on building rights-based unemployment protection schemes

A new ILO brief highlights the crucial role of unemployment protection schemes in supporting economies and workers, especially in the aftermath of crises.

Nigeria Moves to Expand Social Protection to Informal Economy Workers

Nigeria has convened a high-level national dialogue to accelerate the extension of social protection to millions of informal economy workers, reaffirming government commitment and strengthening partnership with the ILO, employers, and workers’...

Social protection

ILO and Chinese partners review China’s social security system through the lens of international labour standards

New joint report

Between 121 and 142 million people are employed in the circular economy globally

A new report by the ILO, Circle Economy, the World Bank Group, and UN-PAGE urges policies for decent jobs, sustainable enterprises, and stronger social protections in the circular economy.

Trade for Decent Work

Viet Nam explores resilient and inclusive path for jobs in trade and global supply chains

Amid rising global trade uncertainties, Viet Nam is experiencing a growing need to enhance the resilience and inclusiveness of its global supply chains while ensuring that workers and enterprises can navigate future transitions.

International Day of Persons with Disability

From overlooked to job-ready: Training equips jobseekers with disabilities for decent work in Lebanon

Testimonies from persons with disabilities in Lebanon tell of how training provided by the EU-funded ENABLE Programme helped them regain confidence, develop skills and pursue decent work opportunities.

Nigeria Boosts Social Protection Capacity with ILO’s TRANSFORM Training

The International Labour Organization (ILO), through the EU-funded SUSI project, delivered TRANSFORM trainings for policymakers and trainers in Abuja to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity for designing and managing inclusive social protection systems.

Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP)

Major labour-based public works programme concludes in Jordan, creating 1.7 million working days

Jordan, the ILO, and Germany through KfW Development Bank celebrate the completion of a nine-year collaboration that has become a national milestone in ownership, institutionalisation, and sustainable job creation.

South Asia–GCC migration corridor

ILO and Sri Lanka expand cooperation on social protection for migrant workers

Sri Lankan tripartite partners identified pathways for cooperation with the ILO STREAM Programme to extend social protection for migrant workers employed in the Gulf.

Global Accelerator

The Pension Fund of Uzbekistan and the ILO join forces to develop the work injury insurance system

The Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Off-budget Pension Fund under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have agreed to...

G20 Leaders’ Summit

ILO welcomes G20 leaders’ recognition that decent work is central to inclusive growth

G20 Leaders’ Declaration recognizes employment as a central objective of economic growth and that good quality jobs and decent work must be at the heart of sustainable industrialization.

National conference launches a new chapter for women in Jordan’s world of work

A three-day national dialogue brings together the government, employers and workers to advance gender equality in Jordan’s economy. The conference highlights key reforms aimed at enhancing women’s economic participation and protection.

Arab region builds social insurance capacities through new ILO training programme

Delegations from nine Arab States convene in Jordan to build capacities in social insurance governance, closing coverage gaps, and managing digital and labour market shifts.

Questions and Answers

Rethinking AI’s impact on the future of work

AI’s impact goes beyond the quantity of jobs- it’s also about how technology is affecting wages, conditions and new opportunities. Sher Verick answers questions about some overlooked dimensions and what it will take to ensure AI benefits all...

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

Kazakhstan is on the path to potential ratification of ILO Convention No. 102

Kazakhstan advances toward ratifying ILO Convention No. 102 through consultations, a tripartite validation workshop and strengthened social dialogue.