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South Sudan Employers Validate Roadmap for Fairer Labour Market

South Sudan's employers have a new five-year plan. This time, labour migration and worker protection are at the centre of it.

Impact story

Social protection services reach informal workers in Changamwe, Kenya

In Mombasa, a social protection fair is helping informal economy workers access essential services, demonstrating how outreach initiatives can improve coverage and inclusion.

News

Yukiko Arai appointed Director of the ILO Office for the Southern Cone of Latin America

As of 1 April 2026, Yukiko Arai has taken up her functions as Director of the ILO Office for the Southern Cone of Latin America, where she will lead efforts to promote decent work and social dialogue in the region.

Just transition

Timor-Leste strengthens social dialogue on climate change and Just Transition

The ILO supports Timor-Leste to strengthening its tripartite engagement on climate change and labour issues.

Digital wages

From cash to digital: Social partners drive wage digitization for SMEs in Indonesia

The ILO Global Centre on Digital Wages for Decent Work has supported Indonesian partners in advancing responsible digital wage payments for SMEs.

Employers and Business membership organizations - capacity building

Positioning Lao Business for Least Developed Country Graduation

ILO and Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry holds a planning meeting on positioning Lao Business for Least Developed Country (LDC) Graduation.

ILO and UNHCR formalize cooperation in Türkiye to advance decent work and economic inclusion

This partnership marks an important step in reinforcing joint efforts to expand access to decent work and sustainable livelihoods for refugees and host communities in Türkiye.

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102)

ILO Global campaign on the ratification of Convention No. 102 gains momentum

As the ILO Global Campaign enters its final year, countries continue to advance toward the goal of 70 ratifications of the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102), reinforcing global commitment to rights-based social...

Impact story

From invasive species to opportunity: ILO supports jobs and land restoration in Kenya

This video highlights how the ILO’s PROSPECTS programme, in partnership with the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and Turkana County Government, is transforming a major environmental challenge into an opportunity for decent work and...

THAMM Plus

Social protection training on migrant workers and refugees delivered in Arabic for the first time ...

The ITC-ILO course “Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers, Refugees and their Families” has been delivered fully in Arabic for the first time, expanding capacity-building opportunities for Arabic-speaking partners.

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102)

Armenia evaluates pathways regarding ILO Convention No. 102

Armenia deepens engagement with ILO Convention No. 102 through consultations, a tripartite workshop and strengthened dialogue.

Zambia advances preparations to join UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection as a pathfinder

Zambia is stepping up preparations to join the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection, with efforts focused on boosting youth employment, strengthening skills development, and aligning priorities with the upcoming Ninth National...

ILO News

The Bahamas marks 50 years with the ILO: advancing decent work and social justice for all

From celebrating a half-century of membership in the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to advancing new labour reforms, the Bahamas is strengthening tripartite dialogue to chart its next chapter in decent work.

ILO welcomes African Leagues initiative for social dialogue in professional football

Following the adoption of the ILO Guidelines for professional athletes, the ILO attended the founding meeting of the African Leagues, a new regional initiative to strengthen social dialogue and promote decent work in professional football across...

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...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026

Photo contest: "Mosaics of Work"

On the occasion of Viet Nam National Youth Day (26/03) and World day for safety and health at work 2026 (SAFEDAY2026), the Vision Zero Fund in Viet Nam collaborates with Youth Network to host an online photo contest.

Youth employment

How young people in Viet Nam are building pathways to decent work

Three young Vietnamese navigate barriers to decent work and find their footing through the support of Viet Nam Youth Network for Decent Work and Green Jobs, supported by the ILO-Korea Partnership Programme.

ILO strengthens Nigeria’s social protection systems through nationwide TRANSFORM trainings

Through a joint effort by the ILO, UNICEF and the EU, Nigeria is strengthening social protection systems to better support vulnerable people and communities.

Occupational safety and health at work

Cambodia moves towards management systems approach to occupational safety and health in the workplace

Training gives government officials the skills to help enterprises put occupational safety and health management system to use.

Assessing alignment of South Africa’s social security system with ILO Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952, No. 102

With the support of the ILO, South Africa’s social partners discussed and reviewed the preliminary results of a comparative assessment between the national legislation and this landmark ILO Convention.