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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...

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.

Media Advisory

ILO to release new global report on social justice

ILO deepens partnerships to advance decent work in Kenya

During a high-level mission to Kenya, ILO Regional Director for Africa Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa met with national partners to strengthen collaboration on skills development, employment, and inclusive growth.

ILO draws roadmap for sustainable development of Kosovo’s HoReCa sector

The ILO conducted an assessment to map the structure, challenges and opportunities of the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering (HoReCa) sector, outlining a roadmap for inclusive development of one of Kosovo’s most dynamic and promising industries.

Global Accelerator

Philippines validates landmark roadmap to create decent work, expand social protection

The Philippines, as a UN Global Accelerator pathfinder country, convened a National Validation Workshop to finalize a strategic roadmap aimed at promoting decent work, expanding social protection, and driving inclusive growth in the high-potential...

Press release

North Kalimantan Province in Indonesia launches a Joint Inspection Team to strengthen labour standards in the fishing sector

The newly launched Joint Inspection Team strengthens the fishing industry and offers improved protection for workers, especially those employed onboard fishing vessels.

Social protection

ILO to build a more inclusive social protection system in Timor-Leste

The inception workshop of the new launched project in Timor-Leste aims to enhance social inclusion and nutrition across the country.

Safety + Health for All

Uzbekistan strengthens labour inspection through intensive training-of-trainers course

Uzbekistan officials complete ILO training-of-trainers course at the International Training Centre of the ILO to modernize labour inspection and promote safer workplaces nationwide.

Maritime Labour Convention

Maritime leaders unite in Manila for seafarers’ rights

The Philippines hosted a landmark international conference culminating in the Manila Declaration, a global call to uphold the dignity, safety, and rights of over two million seafarers.

Video

E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo

Launch event for the E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo Province Project

Timorese trainers strengthen capacities in career guidance, soft skills and disability inclusion to support youth employment

The European Union and the ILO enhance Timor-Leste’s institutional capacity to better support youth employment and promote inclusivity.

Occupational safety and health

Trade unions take a significant step forward to realise a safe and healthy working environment in Thailand

The ILO workshop empowers trade unions to strengthen workers’ participation in national and workplace-level occupational safety and health standards.

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

Cambodia and China forge new partnership to boost skills training and youth employment

New MoU to enhance technical and vocational education and training (TVET) quality and youth employability in Cambodia

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

ILO training strengthens earthquake recovery skills and resilience in Myanmar

Trainers, responders, and community leaders gain practical tools in disaster preparedness, mental health support, and recovery through ILO–China partnership training.

Online inaugural session kicks off ILO’s South-4-Care Hub to advance decent work in the care economy through South-South and Triangular...

The Hub is part of a new platform that connects governments, employers, workers and partners to exchange solutions, strengthen care policies and improve conditions for care workers worldwide.

ILO and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation support the technical validation of the national convention between the state and...