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Accelerating SDG 8: The ILO calls for bold policy shifts at UN High-Level Political Forum

The ILO champions accelerated action to fast-track decent work at key UN event, after review reveals SDG 8 – Decent Work and economic growth – remains significantly off-track.

PROSPECTS Impact

Empowering enterprise: Refugees and hosts thrive with business support services in Kenya

A stronger Chambers of Commerce and targeted business training supported by the ILO are boosting small enterprises for refugees and host communities in Kenya’s Turkana and Garissa counties. With added mentorship and a digital marketplace,...

Child labour

Dumpsites to dreams: A symphony of hope to end child labour

Alibai, who often had to quit school to work in a dumpsite, found new hope when an ILO project in the conflict-affected Bangsamoro region in the Philippines launched a Child Labour Monitoring System to tackle child labour and keep children in school.

Global Accelerator

Tripartite constituents address informality in Uzbekistan’s construction sector

Government, employers and workers met to tackle informality in Uzbekistan’s construction sector and promote formal employment, occupational safety and health and social protection.

Voices from the ILO PROSPECTS

Lighting up futures: Skills training transforms lives in Ethiopia’s Somali region

With support from the ILO through the PROSPECTS partnership, Mustofa and Abdurehman – from refugee and host communities respectively – turned their lives around through skills training in electrical installation. Today, they are powering essential...

Digitalization and financial inclusion

Digital innovation elevates rural finance and supports local MSMEs in Indonesia's Central Java province

A rural bank in Pati, Central Java, Indonesia with support from the ILO, has enhanced its financial services, empowering clients to manage their finances better, strengthen local businesses and support economic growth.

2025 World Youth Development Forum

The ILO joins efforts with youth leaders to shape the future world of work in the era of technological innovation

The 2025 World Youth Development Forum (WYDF) was held in Suzhou from 15 to 17 July. On 16 July, the Thematic Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Science & Technology Innovation was held in Suzhou. Around 150 participants from 64 countries and 7...

Video

Refugees in Egypt build brighter futures through entrepreneurship

In Egypt, refugees are not just rebuilding their lives; they’re shaping new futures for themselves and their communities.

Care economy

My journey against tradition as a stay-home-father

With his wife’s career offering greater opportunities, Phadli Hasyim Harahap in Indonesia made the bold decision to take on the role of stay-at-home father—challenging traditional norms and cultural expectations.

Responsible business conduct in supply chains

Lao People’s Democratic Republic strengthens responsible business conduct through collaboration and roadmap development

ILO project supports Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s efforts to step up responsible business conduct and decent work in supply chains.

South-South and Triangular Cooperation

Accelerating South-South Cooperation towards decent work and common development in 2030

An inclusive approach to development remains key for post-COVID19 economic uncertainty in South-East Asia. The ILO ProSSCE-ASEAN project is actively working with partners in the region to support the Global Development Initiative and achieve decent...

Youth employment

African Development Bank Group to introduce changes to prioritize investing in Africa’s young people

The African Development Bank, with technical support from the ILO, is rolling out the Youth, Jobs and Skills Marker System to systematically integrate job creation, skills development and youth empowerment across all its projects.

Responsible business conduct in supply chains

Japanese enterprises in Lao People’s Democratic Republic boost commitment to responsible business conduct

JETRO-ILO joint seminar helps equip Japanese enterprises with awareness and understanding of responsible business conduct and human rights due diligence in practice at the workplace level.

Our impact, their voices

From tradition to transformation: A young Timorese farmer’s journey into vanilla cultivation

Demenicio Dodi, a young Timorese farmer, is harnessing the potential of vanilla to uplift not only his own life, but that of his community and nation.

Labour migration

EU supports Indonesia to advance decent work in fishing and seafood under new phase of Ship to Shore Rights Project

New phase of the Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme launched to enhance protection of fishers and migrant workers in Indonesia’s blue economy, marked by first National Project Advisory Committee meeting.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

ILO boosts efficiency with digital upgrades for Central Java’s rural financial institutions in Indonesia

With ILO support, rural banks in underserved areas of Indonesia improve efficiency, broaden financial access and elevate job quality through digital innovation.

Child labour

Post-2025 ASEAN Roadmap to eliminate child labour progresses

ILO supports ASEAN efforts to develop the Post-2025 Roadmap on Prevention of Child Labour Including Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour

Care economy

Trade unions play a vital role in advancing the care economy in Indonesia

The ILO underscores its initiatives to promote decent work within the care economy and emphasizes the vital role of trade unions in advancing this agenda.

Lebanon’s private-sector labour market severely disrupted by conflict

ILO assessment highlights employment losses, business closures and long-term recovery challenges for both workers and enterprises.

Social protection

Timor-Leste Launches its first evidence-based Social Protection Statistical Bulletin

With support from the ILO, Timor-Leste advances evidence-based policymaking to build inclusive and resilient social protection systems across the country.