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Just Energy Transition

Innovation challenge: Artificial intelligence and young people shall green the construction sector in Jordan

The education partnership by the Jordanian National University College of Technology and Algebra Intelligence is one of the three winners of the ILO Just Energy Transition Innovation Challenge. The project aims to improve energy efficiency in...

Social protection

EU visit to a Paksong tea farm

On the occasion of International Tea Day, 19 May 2023, H.E. Ina Marčiulionytė, Head of EU Delegation to Lao People's Democratic Republic visited an organic tea farm in Paksong District, Champasak Province. She was accompanied by H.E. Baykham...

The ILO and the UNTFSSE participated in the Global Social and Solidarity Economy Forum in Senegal

ILO staff from Senegal, Tunisia and Switzerland contributed to a number of sessions at the Forum, that took place in Dakar between May 1 - 6, sharing highlights of their work on the social and solidarity economy

ILO Monitor on the World of Work

ILO to release new report on the impact of mutually reinforcing crises on the world of work

Reducing HIV testing and social protection coverage gaps amongst migrant workers through workplace intervention in Gujarat, India

HIV testing at worksites, focusing on migrant and industrial workers, can reduce HIV testing gaps amongst men, shows this innovative project implemented by the Gujarat AIDS Awareness and Prevention, a non-profit organization, with support from the...

ILO Convenes National Policy Symposium in Sri Lanka to Boost a Job Rich Economic Recovery with Investment in Enterprise Development

Organized in collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Office of the Governor of the Northern Province, and Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, symposium brings to the forefront challenges, insights, and interventions towards creating a favorable...

Social Protection

Training of trainers (ToT) on actuarial work in social security pensions

The EU-China Project “Improving China’s Institutional Capacity towards Universal Social Protection (Phase 2)” successfully organized a training of trainers (ToT) on actuarial work in social security pensions in Yixing, Jiangsu Province.

Sustainable food systems

Experts agree new guidelines to promote decent work in the agri-food sector

More than one billion workers will benefit from the guidelines, which are based on the ILO’s instruments and Decent Work Agenda.

Gender equality

Collective efforts needed for gender equality at work

100 DIFE female labour inspectors pledge for change.

Video

Maternity cash benefit for women in Kenya's informal economy - a call to action

This video is a call to action to provide women in the informal sector in Kenya with maternity cash benefit to ensure that they are cushioned against income losses during pregnancy.

15th ETUC Congress

Statement by ILO Director-General to European Trade Union Confederation

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the urgent need for a Global Coalition for Social Justice and the critical role of the European Trade Unions in championing workers' rights, addressing inequalities, and promoting decent work...

Kerala has been pivotal in upholding the ILO's values and principles, to help achieve decent work for all

Opening remarks by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT-CO New Delhi, at the International Labour Conclave 2023

EMG Nexus Dialogues on Sustainable Consumption and Production

Digitalization for Circular Economy and Green Jobs for Youth

The first nexus dialogue underscored the importance of collaboration, innovation, and policy coherence in realizing the full potential of digitalization as a catalyst for advancing the circular economy and creating green jobs for youth.

Recovery of Arab economies accelerating, with projections of hundreds of thousands of new green jobs

Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat led an ILO delegation to the 49th Arab Labour Conference in Cairo, where she highlighted major labour market dynamics and trends globally and in the Arab region.

Government of Guyana partners with ILO to host 12th Caribbean Labour Ministers Meeting

ILO Director-General encourages Caribbean countries to accelerate social justice to address decent work deficits and strengthen sustainable development.

12th ILO Caribbean Labour Ministers' Meeting

Tripartite efforts to achieving social justice will help solve Caribbean’s pressing challenges, says ILO Director-General

A three-day meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers, organized in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO,) will outline priorities and actions for Caribbean development.

Gender equality

ILO constituents to address root causes of gender inequality and discrimination in Uzbekistan

Proposals call for measures to ensure decent work opportunities and social protection for women and men, including the groups in situations of vulnerability.

ILO and Guyana Trade Unions hold consultations on development of next Decent Work Country Programme

During the session, participants were asked to reflect on lessons learned during Guyana’s previous DWCP, which was implemented between 2017 and 2021.

What works and what doesn’t in reducing migrant women workers’ vulnerability to forced labour and human trafficking?

An event held in Beirut, marking the completion of a 10-year ILO labour migration programme, presented lessons learned and findings that can guide future efforts to tackle challenges related to forced labour and trafficking of women migrant workers.

Social protection

Viet Nam Women’s Union promotes gender-responsive social protection system across Viet Nam

ILO-Viet Nam Women’s Union collaboration sees trainers go nationwide to help women better understand their rights and benefits under the social protection system.