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Occupational Safety and Health: A Lever for Quality Technical Training in Construction and Maintenance in Tunisia

In Tunisia, the ILO and its partners are continuing the process of reviewing and harmonizing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training modules for the construction and maintenance sectors, with the aim of improving training quality,...

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Indonesia advances toward ratifying ILO Convention No. 188 to safeguard fishers’ labour rights by 2026

The Ministry of Manpower, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the labour rights of both domestic and migrant fishers.

Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Uzbekistan moves toward a safer working environment with a training on preventing violence and harassment

Labour inspectors and social partners in Uzbekistan build practical skills to prevent and respond to workplace violence and harassment at ILO training.

Migrant fishers

EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights and DMW launch “Lost in Transit” report on Filipino fishers in the UK

Launch of “Lost in Transit” report under the European Union (EU)-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia calls for stronger UK–Philippines cooperation, harmonized contracts, and ratification of key ILO conventions to protect migrant fishers.

Mali adopts its National Occupational Safety and Health Policy and 2025–2029 Action Plan with ILO support

On 19 September 2025, the Government of Mali adopted its National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Policy and 2025–2029 Action Plan, with technical and financial support from the ILO through the ACCEL Africa project.

Toward safer seas: Enhancing work conditions in North Kalimantan’s fishing sector in Indonesia

The ILO training programme raises awareness of occupational health standards to help build a safety-first culture in Indonesia's fishing industry.

Enhancing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in Uganda’s Coffee Sector through WIND Training

The ILO’s ACCEL Africa project and CLEAR Supply Chains initiative trained 23 officials and farmers in Masaka District through the WIND methodology to improve safety, health, and gender inclusion in coffee production. The training strengthened local...

Indonesia's North Kalimantan promotes safer working conditions for fishers

ILO-led training empowers labour and fishing inspectors in North Kalimantan, Indonesia to improve occupational safety and health in the fisheries sector.

South Asian trade union youth leaders unite for safer and healthier workplaces

Young trade union leaders from across South Asia have pledged a joint action on occupational safety and health (OSH) at a regional ILO-ACTRAV conference

Central Java shares good practices with North Kalimantan to strengthen labour standards in the Indonesia's fishing sector

Knowledge exchange between provincial joint inspection teams highlights collaborative efforts to promote labour rights and decent work for fishers across Indonesia.

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

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North Kalimantan Province in Indonesia launches a Joint Inspection Team to strengthen labour standards in the fishing sector

The newly launched Joint Inspection Team strengthens the fishing industry and offers improved protection for workers, especially those employed onboard fishing vessels.

Occupational safety and health

Trade unions take a significant step forward to realise a safe and healthy working environment in Thailand

The ILO workshop empowers trade unions to strengthen workers’ participation in national and workplace-level occupational safety and health standards.

The ILO–Eni partnership moves forward

Improving occupational safety and health and access to social protection in Côte d’Ivoire’s rubber sector

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ILO launches OSH guide in agriculture in Jordan

New guide provides practical tools to improve safety, reduce risks, and promote decent work for Jordan’s agricultural workforce.

Press release

Islamabad Healthcare Authority and ILO launch revised standards to improve worker safety and patient care

Occupational Safety and Health

Tanzania moves to protect sanitation workers’ health, safety and dignity

Arusha (ILO News) - Tanzania has taken a bold and unprecedented step in advancing the rights, recognition, and protection of sanitation workers, a group of essential but often invisible frontline workers who safeguard public health while facing...

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ILO launches first occupational safety and health guide in agriculture in Lebanon

New guide aims to raise safety standards, protect workers’ rights, and promote decent work in Lebanon’s agriculture sector

THAMM Plus

Towards safer training in construction and maintenance in Tunisia: launch of the harmonization of occupational health and safety training...

A process to harmonize occupational health and safety (OSH) training in the construction and maintenance sectors has been launched in Tunisia. This initiative, supported by the THAMM Plus project, aims to improve the quality of training, reduce...

Safer farms, stronger futures: ILO empowers Kenya’s castor farmers

Workers and farmers are exposed to several occupational hazards and risks at the farming and aggregation stages of the castor supply chain. Sharp tools, toxic sap, handling of heavy loads, awkward postures, repetitive movements and hazardous...