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Social protection

Migrant workers at the heart of Thai rubber sector equipped with labour rights and social protection knowledge

ILO, in collaboration with Thai and Japanese partners, advances responsible business conduct and social protection for migrant workers in Thailand’s rubber sector.

Artificial intelligence

AI and circular economies: A new future for the coconut sector

An ILO programme pioneers a circular, AI-powered transformation of the coconut industry, adding value and positioning island communities like Siargao as models of inclusive, climate-resilient growth in the Philippines.

Migrant fishers

EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights and DMW launch “Lost in Transit” report on Filipino fishers in the UK

Launch of “Lost in Transit” report under the European Union (EU)-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia calls for stronger UK–Philippines cooperation, harmonized contracts, and ratification of key ILO conventions to protect migrant fishers.

Trade union empowerment

Empowering Indonesian workers for retirement with Start Your Business Programme

The ILO and the Indonesian union confederation support workers in getting ready for retirement by learning how to start and run a business.

Thailand advances labour rights in fishing sector with new phase of EU-funded ‘Ship to Shore Rights’ programme

New phase of the EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme launched in Thailand to promote safe migration and strengthen protection of migrant workers’ rights in the blue economy, marked by the first National Programme Advisory...

The empowering journey of a young Timorese cooperative leader and entrepreneur

Through various skills training programmes, a young Timorese cooperative leader has transformed his life and empowered his community toward greater economic resilience and inclusion.

Freedom of association

Philippines steps up efforts to strengthen freedom of association, labour education

The Philippines launches a new training initiative and reinforces its commitment to uphold rights at work, advance recognition of freedom of association and enhance labour education.

Toward safer seas: Enhancing work conditions in North Kalimantan’s fishing sector in Indonesia

The ILO training programme raises awareness of occupational health standards to help build a safety-first culture in Indonesia's fishing industry.

ILO Director-General to launch landmark State of Social Justice report at UN General Assembly

Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, and senior colleagues from the International Labour Organization (ILO) will also take part in key events aimed at promoting decent work and sustainable development.

Indonesia's North Kalimantan promotes safer working conditions for fishers

ILO-led training empowers labour and fishing inspectors in North Kalimantan, Indonesia to improve occupational safety and health in the fisheries sector.

Social protection

ILO drives inclusive social protection for informal workers in agriculture, waste management

The ILO and local governments of Quezon City and Del Carmen, Siargao teamed up to pilot a new guide aimed at strengthening inclusive social protection for informal workers in agriculture and waste management.

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

ILO’s Business Plan Competition fuels Hinda's entrepreneurial journey

Through the ILO’s Business Plan Competition, Hinda Mawlid Ahmed, a Somali refugee living in Ethiopia's Somali Region and mother of four, has significantly expanded her butchery business, demonstrating the transformative impact of targeted...

Supply chains

Workers secure jobs in aquaculture, help double shrimp production

Workers trained, certified and hired in aquaculture under a new joint government-industry initiative with the ILO and the Government of Japan help increase shrimp production and improve supply chains towards decent work and sustainable aquaculture...

Inclusive entrepreneurship

Indonesia to strengthen inclusive entrepreneurship for vulnerable groups

With support from the ILO, the Ministry of Manpower empowers people with disabilities, the elderly, vulnerable women and at-risk youth through an entrepreneurship programme.

Industrial relations

Cambodia boosts dispute resolution capacity with ILO support

Workshop underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening industrial relations in line with international labour standards.

Partnerships

India and ILO launch study to develop global job classification

India funds a two-year ILO study to create a unified system for classifying jobs by skill and qualification levels.

Central Java shares good practices with North Kalimantan to strengthen labour standards in the Indonesia's fishing sector

Knowledge exchange between provincial joint inspection teams highlights collaborative efforts to promote labour rights and decent work for fishers across Indonesia.

Care Economy

New South4Care Platform launched to advance decent work in the care economy

Global initiative responds to ILO Resolution on Decent Work and the Care Economy, advancing the care economy agenda through South-South and Triangular Cooperation

United Nations Day for South–South Cooperation 2025

South-South cooperation drives progress on decent work and social justice. On the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, the ILO highlights how countries of the Global South are joining forces to deliver innovation, solidarity, and shared...

Uzbekistan takes steps towards just energy transition

Uzbekistan joins forces with the ILO, UNDP and UNECE to advance just energy transition through a strategic foresight workshop.