All news: technical cooperation + public private partnerships + international cooperation + multilateral system + partnerships
Story of change
Fear disappears when we are not alone: Komal Devi’s journey of empowerment
Supported by the ILO and the Government of Japan, domestic workers in India’s Bihar State are organizing to strengthen their rights, representation and social protection.
Dignity at work, inside every home: Unionising Bihar’s domestic workers
Domestic workers in Bihar, supported by the ILO’s PRS Project funded by Japan, have organized and advocated for better working conditions. In this interview, Chandra Prakash Singh, National Vice-President of the Indian National Trade Union Congress...
Development cooperation programme
Saudi Arabia and ILO discuss ongoing cooperation aimed at advancing labour market development and worker protection
Voices from ILO PROSPECTS
A grant, a business plan and 300 chickens: how ILO-supported competition helps poultry farmer grow in Ethiopia
Through entrepreneurship training and access to finance under the PROSPECTS programme, Hussien Saleman has expanded Al Nur Poultry Farm, created jobs for young people and strengthened local supply chains in Ethiopia’s Somali Region.
Social protection
ILO supports capacity building and social dialogue to strengthen social protection in Timor-Leste
The ILO training programme brings together stakeholders in Timor-Leste to expand social security coverage and strengthen protection for workers in the informal economy.
Occupational safety and health
Thai trade unions address the reduction of safety and health risks in the workplace
Training supported by the ILO and the Government of Japan is helping Thai trade unions strengthen workplace risk assessment, with greater attention to psychosocial hazards affecting workers’ health and safety.
ILO report highlights progress and gaps in maternity benefits across ASEAN
New analysis finds expanded maternity protection across the region, while calling for stronger efforts to close coverage gaps and improve benefit adequacy for all women.
Domestic workers
Thailand pilots strategic compliance planning to strengthen protection for domestic workers
A new strategic compliance planning approach, developed by Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare with support from the ILO through the EU-funded PROTECT project, is helping strengthen protection for domestic workers from reactive...
ILO/China Partnership Programme
From uncertainty to confidence: Yann Ratha’s journey into Cambodia’s EV future
ILO/China partnership strengthens TVET teachers’ capacity to support Cambodia’s transition to electric mobility.
News
EU Director visits Timor-Leste Agroforestry Programme, highlights growing opportunities for farmers
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU) are partnering to deliver agroforestry skills training for employment, climate resilience and economic diversification in Timor-Leste.
ILO and JDE Peet’s partner to strengthen labour rights in coffee supply chains in Brazil
A new public-private partnership seeks to tackle child labour, prevent forced labour violations and promote fair recruitment in the coffee sector.
ILO/China Partnership Programme
Driving Cambodia’s green skills transition through South-South cooperation
ILO/China Partnership Programme helps Cambodian technical and vocational education and training (TVET) teachers gain skills to maintain New Energy Vehicles.
ILO/China Partnership Programme
New energy, new confidence: South–South Cooperation prepares Cambodia’s electric vehicle trainers
Training through South–South Cooperation equips Cambodian technical teachers with skills, confidence and networks to support the country’s green transition.
Workers' organization
Timor-Leste strengthens the voice and representation of informal economy workers
Workers in Timor-Leste’s informal economy, with support from the ILO, have taken a major step towards stronger representation and recognition with the establishment of the country’s first national association for informal economy workers.
Financial education
ILO strengthens Indonesia’s Financial Education Network through trainer certification and capacity building
New trainers certified and national network refreshed to expand quality financial education across communities and sectors in Indonesia.
From skills to opportunity: How hands-on training is helping youth in Jordan access decent work
The ILO, through the PROSPECTS partnership, is providing young Jordanians and Syrian refugees with practical experience that links to real jobs in a changing labour market and expands opportunities for individuals choosing to return their home...
Technical workshop strengthens social protection statistics in India
ILO’s technical training supports India’s efforts to build a stronger and more sustainable social protection statistical system.
Creating jobs and technology transfer in Africa by strengthening Japan-ILO partnership
Through its Employment-Intensive Investment Programme, the ILO is tackling protracted crisis, enhancing resilience, addressing poverty and inequality by creating decent work for all.
News
Regional forum advances universal health coverage and universal social protection in Asia and the Pacific
Peer-to peer exchange shares experiences and helps chart path towards wider and more effective coverage.
Skills development youth
Royal Government of Cambodia, United Nations and Switzerland accelerate efforts to expand decent employment opportunities for youth
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