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Advancing decent work: A global tour of ILO impact

Shaping the world of work for tomorrow means advancing decent work every day. To close out 2025, this video takes viewers on a special global tour showcasing the impact of ILO projects worldwide, from upskilling workers and addressing child labour...

Our impact, their voices

Empowering a teacher, inspiring a generation in Timor-Leste

A certified education training programme under the ILO’s Agroforestry Skills Programme in Timor‑Leste has transformed the life of a dedicated teacher.

News

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.

News

ILO training supports recovery and reintegration for former drug users in Afghanistan

Skills programme supports long-term recovery, economic independence, and social inclusion for women and men.

Just energy transition

Indonesia’s path beyond coal: South Sumatra advances skills development for a just energy transition

Supported by the ILO, South Sumatra Province of Indonesia has validated its Skills Roadmap to ensure a smooth and just transition into the coffee and tourism sectors.

Safety + Health for All

Uzbekistan strengthens labour inspection and occupational safety and health through tripartite dialogue and advanced training

The International Labour Organization (ILO) worked with tripartite constituents to link policy dialogue with targeted training, advancing efforts to modernise workplace safety and inspection practices In Uzbekistan.

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.

News

Survey finds job quality key to attracting youth to Mongolia’s cashmere sector

New findings from the ILO–Korea Partnership Programme highlight labour shortages and high turnover, calling for stronger human resource practices and better working conditions.

News

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.

Press release

Indonesian companies pledge action against gender-based violence and harassment at work

Indonesian companies signed the Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Pledge, supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Indonesia Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment (IBCWE).

PROSPECTS Impact

With ILO, Ethiopia’s Jigjiga University transforms into an entrepreneurship hub

The partnership between the ILO and Jigjiga University is driving the institutionalization of the ILO’s globally recognized tools and the creation of a dynamic Business and Technology Incubation Center, fostering entrepreneurship for host and...

Supply chains

Lao People’s Democratic Republic enhances labour inspection capacity with focus on national laws and responsible business conduct

ILO-supported workshop equips inspectors with technical skills and awareness of global market expectations.

Supply chains

Lao garment sector strengthens competitiveness through responsible business practices

ILO-supported seminar equips garment manufacturers with knowledge to navigate human rights due diligence and international expectations on responsible business conduct.

THAMM Plus

Egypt-EU Talent Partnership thrives in tourism and hospitality sectors

During a roundtable discussion to strengthen talent partnerships, the Egypt-EU National Technical Forum launched to promote mobility in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Article

Immersive technology brings new opportunities for work skills in Uganda

ILO and its International Training Centre pilot virtual reality in Uganda to build soft skills, strengthen social dialogue, and prepare youth, workers, employers, and government actors for decent work nationwide in future.

ILO-China Partnership

ILO and China commemorate 40 years of partnership advancing decent work

The ILO and China reflect on over four decades of ILO–China collaboration and reaffirms their shared commitment to a human-centred future of work – carrying this legacy forward with innovation and action.

16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

Building safer workplaces: Indonesia’s footwear sector commits to gender based violence and harassment prevention

ILO‑supported initiative mobilizes five Indonesian footwear companies to join a seven‑month digital micro‑learning programme to prevent gender‑based violence and harassment.

Cooperation

OIT/Cinterfor and Fundae renew their partnership to strengthen vocational training in Ibero-America

The agreement, which renews and updates the one signed in 2023, was signed in Madrid on 2 December 2025, in the presence of the Spanish social partners.

ILO-China Partnership

ILO and China renew commitment to advancing South–South Cooperation on skills development and decent work in ASEAN

The two partners signed an amendment to their South–South and triangular cooperation agreement, reaffirming efforts to support skills development and decent work in the Global South.

Indonesia’s Jagasawitan movement promotes safe and equal workplaces in the palm oil sector

With support from the ILO, Indonesia’s palm oil sector is advancing the development and implementation of a gender‑responsive OSH guideline.