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Business steps forward in national HIV and TB response

The private sector is strengthening workplace action on HIV and TB, reinforcing the role of employers in protecting workers' health, boosting productivity, and building more resilient workplaces.

HealthWISE and harrassment prevention in action at work

Strengthening safe and healthy workplaces in the Eastern Cape

A joint ILO and Department of Employment and Labour mission, under the ILO-OECD-WHO Working for Health Programme, is helping build safer, healthier and more respectful workplaces in the Eastern Cape through HealthWISE implementation and workplace...

Private sector champions HIV and TB response in the world of work

South Africa’s private sector is strengthening leadership and collaboration to advance workplace HIV and TB responses, positioning employee health as a business imperative. Through SANAC-PSF initiatives and ILO support, employers are expanding...

#WorldAIDSDay2025

Strengthening workplace equality during wartime: ILO marks World AIDS Day

On 1 December, the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights the need to continue addressing HIV-related stigma and discrimination and promoting inclusive workplaces across the country. World AIDS Day is a moment to reflect on the values...

World AIDS Day 2025

Workplaces close HIV testing gaps in men and drive health and wellness

New International Labour Organization report shows the potential of workplaces in scaling up HIV testing and treatment, particularly for men and those who are normally left behind.

Masoyise Health Programme unveils bold 2025 - 2030 Strategy at the 12th SA-AIDS Conference

Zambia launches HIV and AIDS Guidelines for the Informal Economy and Private Sector Engagement Strategy

The Government of Zambia, in collaboration with employers and workers' organizations, has officially launched the HIV and AIDS Guidelines for the Informal Economy and the Private Sector Engagement Strategy (2025–2027).

Labour Court Standards

Legal minds, safer workplaces Tanzania Hosts OSHA’s high-level Judicial Training

Mwanza, Tanzania (ILO News) - In a decisive step toward bolstering legal enforcement of workplace safety and health labour standards in Tanzania, the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA), under the Prime Minister Office - Labour, Youth,...

HIV/AIDS and Safety and Health

ILO and TACAIDS reinforce commitment to workplace HIV response in Tanzania

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS) have reaffirmed their commitment to combating HIV/AIDS in Tanzanian workplaces.

ILO and Kyiv trade unions join forces to forge more inclusive work environments for HIV-positive workers in Ukraine

A joint initiative by the Kyiv Regional Council of Trade Unions and the ILO has helped to deepen awareness and support to workers living with or affected by HIV.

Reaching the unreached through workplaces in India’s fight against Tuberculosis

Creating tuberculosis awareness and offering testing directly at worksites is emerging as a promising approach in creating a TB-free population.

Empowering workplaces in driving change

ILO's commitment to non-discrimination, equality, diversity and inclusion in South Africa

World AIDS Day

Indonesia showcases progresses and achievements on promoting Non-Discriminatory Policies and HIV prevention programme at workplace

The ILO and the Ministry of Manpower have jointly established and implemented various programmes on HIV prevention at workplace aimed to achieve the three zeros in Indonesia: zero new HIV infections, zero AIDS-related deaths and zero discrimination.

HIV/AIDS

Digital skills transformed my business

In Douyin, a woman confidently struts down the street in a floral dress, effortlessly displaying the elegance and beauty of her clothing with every step and gesture. The master behind the video is Rufen, a member of the LGBTIQ+ community and a...

HIV/AIDS

The inspiring journey of Tintin, a women living with HIV

Late at night, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, she grabbed her phone under her pillow and opened up Douyin. She watched the same video over and over, trying to crack the code behind its high view count. Meet Tintin – a wife, a mother, and an...

HIV/AIDS

Boosting digital competency and online entrepreneurship for marginalized PLHIV in China

To empower low-income PLHIV from the LGBTIQ+ community with digital skills and online entrepreneurship knowledge, the ILO organized a training workshop to bridge the digital divide and foster economic independence.

ILO Voices | Inclusion in the world of work

My HIV status won't prevent me from achieving my career goals

Reena Mistry, 23, aspires to join the Indian civil services. She also works as a volunteer with youth and lives with HIV. She became financially independent by training as a seamstress through a project implemented by the ILO in collaboration with...

HIV/AIDS and Safety and Health

UN Agencies launch joint Effort to end the triple threat in Kenya

UN agencies and the Government of Kenya have launched a joint effort in Homa Bay to tackle the Triple Threat—HIV, GBV, and teen pregnancies—aiming to protect and empower adolescents.

Women empowerment

Women Infected and Affected by HIV empowered through the Gender and Entrepreneurship Together Ahead Program

ILO provides inputs to Trinidad and Tobago’s process to update its HIV and AIDS workplace legislation and policy

Officials emphasize importance of protecting workers’ rights and ending HIV related stigma and discrimination.