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ILO-Luxembourg Partnership

Luxembourg and the ILO sign new Strategic Partnership Framework for 2026-29

The Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the ILO signed a new Strategic Partnership Framework for 2026-29.

World Day of Social Justice

A Stamp for social justice: Indonesia’s commitment to Responsible Business Conduct

The release of a special First Day Cover and commemorative stamp highlighting Responsible Business Conduct and Decent Work marks a significant step in Indonesia’s growing commitment to these principles, supported by the ILO.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

The ILO and the Swiss Government continue to strengthen partnerships for Indonesia’s sustainable patchouli development

The patchouli industry has emerged as a leading sector in Aceh Province in Indonesia, contributing significantly to local economic development and improving community welfare.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan advances dialogue on care economy to promote gender equality and decent work

Government, employers’ and workers’ representatives met with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to discuss strengthening labour and social protection for domestic workers and advancing decent...

Enterprises

India’s social partners present bipartite roadmap to promote responsible business conduct

Bipartite roadmap marks an important step toward operationalizing responsible business conduct in India.

Cambodia strengthens reintegration response for returning migrant workers

ILO and Japan-supported project will deliver integrated employment and skills services to benefit returnees and their families.

Adapting to change: Updated Fixed-term Employment Contract guidance for Indonesia’s competitive garment industry

Through its Better Work Indonesia programme, the ILO continues to support the Ministry of Manpower in promoting balanced employment practices that uphold workers’ rights.

RBC and decent work

Indonesian trade unions urge stronger Human Rights Due Diligence in new regulation

Against the backdrop of an upcoming new Presidential Regulation on Human Rights Due Diligence, ten Indonesian trade union confederations have issued a joint Position Paper urging for a stronger role and protections for workers in Indonesia’s...

Interview

How to strengthen trade union resilience in 2026

Amid growing global instability, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Luc Triangle reflects on the resilience of the trade union movement. With the 114th International Labour Conference expected to shape new...

Press release

Indonesia’s government and business leaders reaffirm commitment to responsible business conduct and human rights

The signing ceremony of the Declaration on Joint Government–Business Commitment to Business and Human Rights marks Indonesia’s leadership in promoting sustainable and inclusive economic development.

Skills development

Kenya turns skills evidence into new curricula

New occupational curricula in Kenya’s tourism and fodder sectors show how labour market evidence can help training providers equip young people and workers with skills that employers need.

News

Iraq expands nationwide job search support to address youth unemployment

Ministry of Youth and Sports graduates first cohort of institutionalized Job Search Clubs under the PROSPECTS partnership.

Press release

ILO and the EU’s European Training Foundation strengthen partnership on skills and decent work

The European Training Foundation (ETF) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) agreed to expand joint action on skills, lifelong learning, and employment policies, backing the green transition, competitiveness, and social inclusion.

News

First workshop launches development of Iraq’s National Social and Solidarity Economy Policy

Supported by the ILO under the PROSPECTS Partnership, the National Committee mandated to prepare Iraq’s Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) Policy convened its first workshop, formally launching the policy development process.

Global Accelerator

Employment counsellors improve jobseeker interviews in Fergana, Uzbekistan

From pilot to practice: an interactive training supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the Global Accelerator strengthened practical interviewing skills in Uzbekistan’s public employment services.

PROSPECTS Impact

ILO-supported coworking hub is expanding opportunities for youth in Ethiopia

Young people in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, are benefiting from the coworking space, where they learn, collaborate and pursue decent work opportunities.

Labour migration

From the production floor to collective action

In Malaysia’s electronics sector, women migrant workers are coming together to build leadership, confidence and a shared voice at work.

Global Accelerator

Development partners target work injury insurance gaps for construction workers in Uzbekistan

Under the Global Accelerator in Uzbekistan, international financial institutions and UN partners met to strengthen worker protection in the construction sector.

Migrant labour

Improved access to social protection and safe work sought for Thailand’s agricultural workers

Efforts to expand access to employment-injury protection and strengthen workplace safety in agriculture are helping reduce risks for workers while supporting resilient businesses and supply chains in Thailand.

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

ILO-supported training strengthens safe, healthy and sustainable agricultural practices in Cambodia

Funded by the Government of Japan, an ILO-supported Training of Trainers equips commune-level agriculture officers with the knowledge and skills needed to promote safer and healthier working environment in agriculture nationwide.