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Social protection

Waste collectors, informal economy workers gain ground through social protection

Waste collectors and informal economy workers navigate daily risks and hardships, making social protection an essential lifeline during crises, emergencies and economic shocks in the Philippines.

Q&A on the updated Guide to Private Employment Agencies

This article highlights how the updated Guide serves as a resource for regulating and monitoring private employment agencies, helping them operate fairly, transparently, and in line with international labour standards amid today’s rapidly changing...

Leaders of Senegal’s Artisan Professional Organizations Commit to Sustainable and Inclusive Social Protection

In three months, the National Social Mutual for Artisans of Senegal (MSNAS), with support from the ILO and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), organized workshops in 12 regions of Senegal to raise awareness among professional...

Digitization of Lebanon’s social security records marks major step toward implementing new pension scheme

The initiative by the National Social Security Fund, implemented with ILO support and UK aid, enhances transparency and strengthens the foundations of social protection reform in Lebanon.

Iraq and the United Nations advance key commitments to strengthen social protection ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development

South Asia–GCC migration corridor

Bangladesh and ILO join forces to strengthen social protection for migrant workers

Bangladeshi tripartite stakeholders and the ILO STREAM Programme pinpoint areas for collaboration to make social protection a reality for migrant workers at home and abroad.

Second World Summit for Social Development

ILO calls for a new multilateralism rooted in decent work and social justice

The ILO will bring its tripartite vision to the Second World Summit for Social Development to ensure that global commitments on poverty reduction, employment and social protection translate into real progress for people.

Regional Tripartite Forum charts framework for cooperation on labour market recovery in Syria and neighbouring countries

Held under the patronage of Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, the Damascus meeting endorses joint commitments to promote inclusive employment, rights-based social protection and regional policy coherence to support Syria’s recovery and...

Global Accelerator

Momentum builds for roadmap accelerating decent work and social protection for just transitions in Viet Nam

National ministries, employers’ and workers’ organizations, UN agencies and development partners took an important step forward in shaping a roadmap for the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions in Viet Nam.

World food day

Can Africa harness agriculture for decent job creation?

Africa struggles to convert its vast agricultural potential into economic benefits. Grace Gondwe examines the paradox of resource dependence and ways to leverage agriculture for decent job creation and economic transformation.

Social protection in crises: Why we need a reset

Strong social protection systems are essential to help people contend with everyday challenges, weather crises and recover with dignity. This article explores how the ILO is supporting countries to strengthen and sustain these systems, even in the...

Global Accelerator

Towards a roadmap for decent jobs and social protection in Viet Nam’s just transitions

Viet Nam’s government and UN partners have taken an important step toward shaping a national roadmap under the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions in Viet Nam.

Podcast

Why paternity leave matters: Lessons from Oman and beyond

In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, the ILO’s Laura Addati and Omani representative Khadija Al Mawali explain the impact of the parental leave gap between mothers and fathers, and show how Oman is bridging that gap.

Labour Statistics

Angola adopts new international standards for labour market statistics

With this initiative, Angola joins the other SADC Member States in developing their labour market statistics.

Social protection

Happy International Coffee and Tea Day 2025: Promoting workers’ rights in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Events highlight the connection between sustainable coffee and tea with decent work.

Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions

Skills financing: An eroding pillar of social development?

Investments in skills are instrumental in achieving social and economic goals. From the perspective of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, skills are important to achieving SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth, SDG 4 which includes TVET, and...

Social protection

Lebanon scales up domestic financing for the National Disability Allowance

The move signals a steady shift from reliance on development partners to national ownership and financing, underscoring the government’s commitment to the right to social security and the rights of persons with disabilities.

Social protection

World of Work actors and the ILO assess progress and gaps to expand Peru’s ratification of Convention No. 102

The ILO presented a study assessing the compatibility of Peru’s legal framework with Convention No. 102, identifying progress, gaps and recommendations to strengthen social security.

Social protection

Derrama Magisterial and the ILO present results of their alliance for teachers’ social security

The ILO and Derrama Magisterial presented the results of six years of technical cooperation, which have strengthened the governance, financial sustainability, and quality of services of this teachers’ social security institution. The balance...

Press release

Indonesia advances toward ratifying ILO Convention No. 188 to safeguard fishers’ labour rights by 2026

The Ministry of Manpower, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the labour rights of both domestic and migrant fishers.