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Decent work

Advancing Decent Work in Bangladesh project launched to support labour sector reforms

The "Advancing Decent Work in Bangladesh" project aims to enhance workers' rights, promote fundamental principles and rights at work, foster safe working environments, and support the government, workers’, and employers’ organizations in protecting...

Press release

ILO and FAO host the launch of the MENA Policy Incubator to boost social insurance for agricultural workers

International policymakers and experts gathered in Amman to tackle informality and enhance social insurance for the agricultural workforce across the region.

Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

Creating a Literary Haven: The Inspiring Story of Hadi Yahya's Bookstore

Social entrepreneurs in Lebanon successfully grew their businesses through EMDAD, an ILO PROSPECTS-led initiative that offered financial support, personalized coaching, technical training, and networking opportunities, boosting their community and...

Video

ILO transforms lives of women in Iraq through financial skills and business training

This video captures the success of the ILO in empowering Iraqi women entrepreneurs with essential skills and financial support, transforming lives and creating a ripple effect of opportunity and resilience across communities.

News

Malaysia trade unions gain collective bargaining and wage negotiation skills

Training builds capacity of trade union members in a number of key industrial sectors on fundamental principles and rights at work.

Impact story

Breaking waves and gender barriers in Sri Lanka maritime sector

A partnership between the International Labour Organization and Sri Lanka’s Mahapola Port and Martime Academy has led to Nayomi Amarasinghe becoming one of the few female seafarers in the country.

Press release

Digital innovation improves the access of dairy farmers in West Java to financial services

The ILO’s Deputy Director-General concludes her first official visit to Indonesia witnessing how digital innovation benefits dairy farmers in West Java to expand and grow their businesses through better access to financial services.

Farming in Lebanon: Aline Tannous Speaks on Hardship and Lack of Healthcare

This video is the last in a short series by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Centre for Social Sciences Research and Action (CeSSRA) that aims to shed light on the multiple challenges agricultural workers and farmers in Lebanon face...

World Refugee Day

Building hope: Syrian farmer Fatima Tarek Al-Ahmad’s efforts to secure a brighter future for her family

On World Refugee Day, 25-year-old Fatima shares her struggles and strength as the sole family’s breadwinner, showcasing her resilience amid challenges and hard work.

ILO study reveals skills development and responsible business conduct needs in Thailand’s automotive sector

Findings highlight need for industry to adapt to transition to electric and low-carbon vehicles.

NSPS, ILO and FAO lead initiative to extend social protection to informal and rural workers in Kenya

The workshop on implementing the National Strategy for Social Protection for informal and rural worker gathered key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive roadmap for extending social protection coverage across the country.

Empowering youth

From smartphones to social change: ILO launches a photo exhibition of refugee and host community youths

In Uganda, a photo exhibition launched on World Refugee Day showcased an initiative empowering 60 young refugees and host community members to use mobile photography to share their experiences, struggles and aspirations.

International Labour Conference takes first step towards ground-breaking international regulation of biological hazards

The annual meeting of the International Labour Organization’s Member States concluded with progress towards regulating biohazards, a review of work conditions in the care sector and the key role of fundamental principles and rights in a rapidly...

World leaders call for urgent action to advance social justice at the Inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

The Presidents of Brazil and Nepal joined the Inaugural Forum, which was held during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference.

Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia

Better protection needed for Cambodian migrant workers in the fishing and seafood industries

A ground-breaking report by the International Labour Organization provides recommendations for enhancing the legal protections of Cambodian migrant fishers and seafood processing workers in line with international standards.

Skills recognition

Lao People’s Democratic Republic enhances skills standards for bricklaying and plastering to align with international standards

The ILO/Korea Partnership Programme’s mutual recognition of skills (MRS) initiative supports mobility for semi-skilled migrant workers in the ASEAN region.

Press release

ILO and Singapore agree continuation of efforts to support decent work across ASEAN region

Partnership Agreement will see collaboration in areas including workplace safety, tripartism and South-South cooperation.

Media advisory

Presidents of Brazil, Nepal to address Global Coalition for Social Justice inaugural forum

EU, ILO, and UNICEF launch programme to address child labour in Sabah

Joint initiative aims to enhance access to education and training opportunities for children working and living in Sabah’s oil palm plantations.

Partners pledge support to ILO’s Palestinian labour market recovery programme

As the ILO implements its emergency plan in response to the war in Gaza, development partners boost their support for the ILO’s vital role in mitigating the devastating impact of the crisis on Palestinian workers and employers.