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Childcare gaps hold back women’s employment in Ukraine

A new ILO-UNICEF study calls for a coordinated response involving governments, employers and workers’ organizations to support women’s labour market participation.

New trade union roadmap places workers’ voices at the heart of Gaza’s recovery

The Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions defines priorities to ensure that Gaza’s recovery creates decent work, protects labour rights and strengthens representation for workers.

Climate change

El Niño threatens jobs and incomes for many workers in Latin America and the Caribbean, ILO warns

ILO research warns that the 2026–2027 El Niño could disproportionately affect vulnerable workers and highlights the importance of social protection, social dialogue and anticipatory policies to reduce the impacts.

One in three private sector workers surveyed in Lebanon no longer working amid renewed hostilities, ILO report finds

New worker-level evidence shows severe job losses, income decline and rising insecurity, highlighting the need to place decent work at the centre of crisis response and recovery.

Blog

The Middle East crisis: Activating social dialogue early matters

The Middle East crisis underscores the importance of early social dialogue to help protect jobs, incomes and working conditions, and support more resilient and inclusive responses in labour markets and economies.

International Day of Cooperatives

Cooperatives for a Peaceful World: A message from the ILO Director-General

In his message marking the International Day of Cooperatives 2026, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlights the vital role of cooperatives in advancing peace through decent work, social justice and resilient communities.

Lebanon’s national tripartite dialogue sets shared priorities for an economic recovery grounded in decent work

Amid the ongoing hostilities and economic crisis, dialogue identifies shared priorities to protect jobs, sustain enterprises, support workers and safeguard their rights, uphold the fundamental principles and rights at work, and strengthen labour...

Local Employment Partnerships strengthen labour market recovery in Ukraine

The ILO’s Local Employment Partnership approach is helping Ukrainian communities create jobs, address skills shortages and strengthen labour market governance through locally led cooperation.

Press Release

UN Peacebuilding Week highlights the role of inclusive public service in building peace

Inspired by the Human Library concept, 'Stories that connect; Participation, Inclusion and Peace' created a space for public sector officials and community members to share lived experiences and reflections on public service and inclusion.

News

Decent work: a foundation for lasting peace and preventing conflict

Marking a decade of the Jobs Aid Peace Joint Statement, a high-level event at the ILO highlighted growing evidence that decent work is key to sustaining peace and preventing conflict.

ILO and Switzerland launch initiative to boost productivity and decent work in Ukraine

Enterprises in Ukraine will receive support to improve productivity, working conditions and competitiveness, contributing to the country’s reconstruction.

New Decent Work Country Programme for Ukraine signed by tripartite partners

New framework will support recovery, labour market reforms and the creation of decent jobs through 2029.

Employment-intensive investment

ILO strengthens social cohesion and rural development in Togo

In Sangol, within Togo’s Savanes region, the International Labour Organization’s crisis response project demonstrates how labour-intensive approaches can create jobs, strengthen social cohesion and support sustainable local infrastructure...

ILO supports Ukrainian trade unions in strengthening worker resilience amid war

With Belgian support, the ILO is working with Ukrainian trade unions to reinforce workplace support systems for workers affected by the war, including psychosocial assistance and occupational safety and health.

Job-rich investment must be at the heart of Syria’s recovery agenda

Investments in decent jobs and local economic growth are essential for an inclusive and sustainable recovery, the ILO has told the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum.

Sustainable development

Haiti: Participatory planning lays the foundations for peace and livelihoods in Artibonite

Communities in Haiti’s Artibonite department come together for a three-day participatory planning process to shape a new ILO and WFP initiative, supported by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, which links livelihoods, decent work and...

Blog

Lasting shocks from the Middle East crisis: Emerging risks for the world of work

Beyond its human toll, the Middle East crisis is hitting jobs, incomes, and working conditions worldwide. Early action is critical to protect labour markets, especially for vulnerable workers, small businesses, and low-income households.

Media advisory

ILO Director General to strengthen partnerships for decent work in the Sahel

The Director-General of the ILO, Gilbert F. Houngbo, is embarking on a mission to the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) from 5 to 15 April 2026. The aim is to strengthen partnerships to promote decent work, a cornerstone of stability...

Joint Statement

Ministry of Social Affairs of Lebanon, UNICEF and ILO announce emergency cash support for children and persons with disabilities affected...

One-off assistance will reach around 6,000 families enrolled in Lebanon’s National Disability Allowance, helping vulnerable households cope with the impact of the ongoing crisis.

International Labour Standards

ILO experts publish a general survey addressing employment and decent work for peace and resilience

General Survey concerning the Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience Recommendation, 2017 (No. 205)