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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RISE for Impact

Tripartite constituents and farmers strengthen capacity on fundamental principles and rights at work and prevention of violence and...

Government, employer, worker representatives and farmers in Jizzakh enhanced skills to promote labour rights, prevent workplace violence and harassment, and support safe, inclusive cotton-growing communities.

Cambodian officials gain skills to review national technical and vocational education and training policy

ILO supported training builds evidence-based policymaking skills as Cambodia reviews its national TVET policy 2017-2025.

G7 Labour and Employment Ministers

ILO urges bold G7 action to empower youth for future of work

ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, calls on G7 Ministers to tackle barriers, prepare young people for technological transformation, and create opportunities for their inclusion in labour markets.

Press release

Green tourism as the foundation for the future of Indonesia’s MSMEs

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have partnered to enhance MSMEs’ capacity for adopting sustainable and environmentally responsible business practices.

Social protection

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

Language training helps migrant workers improve communication and access to services

Basic language skills provide an essential entry point for migrant workers to access healthcare, understand labour rights and participate in their communities.

Safety + Health for All

A delegation of the State Labour Inspectorate of Uzbekistan studied Austria’s experience in the functioning of the labour inspection system...

The visit provided practical insights and lessons to help Uzbekistan strengthen workplace safety, labour inspection and employment policies.

Malaysia plans strengthened response to forced labour

A proposed new national action plan will help Malaysia reach its goal of eliminating forced labour by 2030.

News

ILO empowers refugee and host communities in Ethiopia through digital skills training

216 refugee and host community graduates complete digital skills programmes at the Jigjiga Digital Innovation Hub, opening new pathways to decent work and livelihoods in Ethiopia’s Somali Region.

Child labour

Towards 2045: Indonesia expands efforts to safeguard children from labour exploitation

The ILO and its social partners continue to support the implementation and acceleration of Indonesia’s Child Labour‑Free Advanced Roadmap 2045.

Our impact, their voices

From Aceh to the world: A visionary’s transformation of Indonesia’s patchouli industry

This story follows the journey of an Aceh-born visionary who, with ILO’s support, has revived the golden age of Aceh’s patchouli oil through innovation and digital transformation.

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.

Financial literacy

ILO builds capacity of Timor-Leste's trade union confederation and SECoop with financial literacy training

ILO-supported training has equipped Timorese union representatives and cooperative trainers to guide workers and their families toward stronger financial management and security.