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XI Annual South-South ILO/Brazil Meeting

Launch of the Brazil-ILO South-South Cooperation Project: Decent Work and Social Justice

Brazil and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have officially launched a new trilateral South-South cooperation project entitled ‘Decent Work and Social Justice’. This initiative, developed in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of...

Myanmar

Working hard. Spending less!

Her dream is simple yet powerful: to send one of her five siblings to school. To make this happen, she needs to save for a bike because the school is far away.

ILO Director-General pledges increased support for Ukraine

During his visit to Kyiv, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo pledged to increase support for Ukraine, highlighting the organization's commitment to aiding the country's labor market recovery amid the ongoing war.

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Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour marks 10 Years

The X Annual Meeting of the Focal Points Network of the Regional Initiative (RI) Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour will bring together representatives from 31 countries across the region, employers’ and workers’ organizations, the...

UNOPS and ILO join forces to strengthen the UN’s sustainable procurement processes

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNOPS will begin exploring ways to integrate UNOPS’s wide programme for sustainable procurement into the ILO’s procurement process.

Asia Expert Roundtable on Unemployment Protection 2024

Regional meet seeks to strengthen unemployment protection schemes across Asia

Representatives from 15 Asian countries share insights and strategies to enhance social resilience and economic stability for workers in the region.

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ILO launches training to boost market-driven livelihood solutions for refugees and host communities in Jordan

AIMS training program equips local experts to enhance employment opportunities through sustainable, market-focused interventions as part of the ILO PROSPECTS initiative.

Safety and health

Philippines unveils occupational safety and health strategy

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), with ILO support, launches the National Occupational Safety and Health Strategy at the 2024 Labor Inspection Summit in Manila, aiming to improve workplace safety and health.

ILO adopts conclusions for promoting decent work and a just transition in the building materials industry

Governments, employers and workers agree on a set of concrete measures that will reshape the future of the industry while balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability and social justice.

Forced labour

Tackling Forced Labour in Indonesia’s Fishery and Palm Oil Sectors

ILO Indonesia hosted a crucial refresher workshop in Bandung on 2-3 October 2024 to strengthen the understanding of forced labour among government representatives, employers, and workers' organizations.

Sub-regional Programming Meeting: Advancing ILO strategies for the 2024-25 biennium

The ILO Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia charts the path forward

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Malaysia expands social protection coverage to foreign workers

Invalidity and survivors’ benefits have recently been extended to migrant workers in Malaysia effective 1 July 2024. The ILO’s Simon Brimblecombe explains why this is an important step forward that will benefit workers, employers, and Malaysia...

Jobs in renewable energy record highest annual growth rate, reaching 16.2 million

New report underscores the importance of holistic policies and investment in building a skilled and diverse workforce.

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

Strengthened collaboration needed to tackle labour market challenges in the digital age

The regional policy dialogue fostered a fruitful exchange of knowledge and good practices, thereby empowering policymakers and representatives from workers’ and employers’ organizations, based on the principles of South-South Cooperation.

World Tourism Day

Tourism in Bangladesh: A catalyst for job creation

This Op-Ed by Tuomo Poutiainen, Country Director in ILO Bangladesh published by The Business Standard one of the leading English newspaper on 27 September 2024 to mark the World Tourism Day.

Second phase of the PROSPECTS partnership launches in Iraq

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Malaysia and ILO strengthen commitment to industrial harmony at landmark conference

National Showcase of Industrial Harmony 2024 brings together over 200 stakeholders to discuss labour law reforms and promote harmonious workplace relations in Malaysia.

79th UNGA

ILO welcomes UN Summit of the Future's focus on social justice and decent work

A truly inclusive multilateralism must embrace diversity and place solidarity at the heart of international cooperation, the ILO’s Director-General has emphasized.

Social health protection

Building bridges for health: Lao People's Democratic Republic learns from Viet Nam's universal health insurance success

ILO’s study visit strengthens social protection systems in Lao People's Democratic Republic as the country aims to expand and sustain universal health coverage

Global Accelerator

Roadmap development for decent work, social protection in the Philippines

National government and UN agencies convene to develop a roadmap in the Philippines for the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.