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Social protection

Social protection systems made stronger through improved public finance management

Training event builds public finance management capacity of government, employers and workers representatives from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam.

Strengthen civil society to realize human and labour rights

Human and labour rights 75th anniversaries prompt calls for an expanded ‘civic space’.

111th International Labour Conference

Make social justice a priority issue on the global agenda, says ILO Director-General

ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, emphasized the need to build a Coalition for Social Justice to fight growing inequalities, at the opening session of the 111th International Labour Conference.

Province of North Sulawesi initiates to establish the Provincial OSH Council

The ILO works hand in hand with the Ministry of Manpower and the National OSH Council (DK3N) to support the establishment of the Provincial OSH Council (DK3P) in North Sulawesi as part of the effort to strengthen Indonesia’s OSH culture and system.

The global advisory committee of the ILO initiative on cooperative statistics holds its 5th meeting

Findings from case studies of Italy, Türkiye, Costa Rica, Tanzania and Korea on statistics concerning cooperatives were presented. This led to discussions around recommendations to the ILO guidelines concerning statistics of cooperatives and the...

Investing in ECCE would create almost 6 million jobs in 12 countries in the region

The Conference discussed findings of the ILO report 2022 “Care at Work: Investing in Care Leave Policies and Care Services for a More Gender-Equal World of Work.

With Uganda embracing digital transformation of jobs, stakeholders gather to discuss opportunities and challenges

The ILO brought together government, private sector actors and social partners to discuss findings of its exploratory assessment of the microwork and gig economy in Uganda and gathered recommendations on how to improve digital skills training and...

An inclusive and sustainable culture builds a thriving hive

Frances Kroner, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chef, Sleepy Bee Café, Cincinnati, Ohio

InfoStories

Social justice for rural populations means prosperity for the planet

Rural areas’ potential is often overlooked, but with the right policies in place, they can be attractive places to work and live, and can have a significant role in creating decent jobs.

ILO – ERF Launch Event of the Egypt Policy Note “Toward More Job-Rich Growth: The Case of Egypt”

On 31 May 2023, the International Labour Organization (ILO)/ADWA’ Project together with the Economic Research Forum (ERF) successfully launched the Egypt policy note Toward More Job-Rich Growth: The Case of Egypt, co-authored by professor Chahir...

ILO Monitor on the World of Work

Mutually reinforcing crises have worsened the global employment divide

International cooperation aimed at bolstering jobs and social protection can help tackle growing disparities between high and low-income countries, according to new ILO Monitor on the World of Work.

Social protection

Revision of key health and social protection laws in Lao People’s Democratic Republic progresses

Recommendations made to government with a view for amended laws to be enacted by mid-2024.

Debunking myths about social protection

How do we finance the social protection we need?

Paraguay has advanced the technical solutions to develop a solid and broad social protection system. However, according to experts, it is important to focus on political solutions, which may mean opening up discussions about tax reform and reach...

A just transition

Trade unions join efforts to green Malaysia’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry

Trade union members evaluate support efforts to facilitate a Just Transition in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry in Malaysia.

Skills training and financial empowerment: The antidote to child labour in India

The ILO’s MAP16 project adopted a Convergence Model to empower rescued child labour and their families, socially and economically.

Partners discuss farmer organization models and cooperatives in Iraq and their role in supporting the development of the agricultural sector

The event brought together partners implementing programmes under the European Union Agri-food Business Development Programme, and national stakeholders involved in the development of the agricultural sector.

Province of Central Java to establish a Joint Inspection Team for Labour Norms in fisheries sector

The Joint Inspection Team will enhance the fishing industry and provide the better protection for workers in the fishing sector, particularly those who work on board fishing vessels.

Uzbekistan: Unions advise informal workers on construction sites

From May 23 to May 26, 2023, sectoral trade unions of Uzbekistan organized visits to construction sites in Tashkent and held "consultation tables" for informal workers.

Debunking myths about social protection

How can we get a pension?

In Paraguay, people contribute less than 30% of the time they could to a pension system, whether due to being in informal occupations, in unpaid carework, or due to the lack of knowledge of workers and employers about their right to social security....

Caribbean Labour Ministers agree that social justice is the foundation for regional transformation

Three-day regional ILO meeting leads to framework for achieving decent work in times of crisis