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Social protection

Migrant workers at the heart of Thai rubber sector equipped with labour rights and social protection knowledge

ILO, in collaboration with Thai and Japanese partners, advances responsible business conduct and social protection for migrant workers in Thailand’s rubber sector.

Celebrating Heritage day: diversity, decent work, and social justice

recommendation 2023 (No.208)

Tanzania charts the future of apprenticeship reform through tripartite dialogue

Morogoro, Tanzania (ILO News) – Tanzania’s apprenticeship reform reached a critical milestone as government, employers, and workers came together to take stock, assess progress, and chart the way forward for a stronger and more inclusive skills...

Somalia Holds Fifth Technical Working Group Meeting on Labour Migration

The 5th TWG in Somalia focused on reviewing progress made in labour migration since the previous TWG, assessing achievements under BRMM Phase II, and agreeing on a sustainability approach as the programme approaches completion.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan hosts tripartite workshop to develop forthcoming social insurance law

With ILO support under the Global Accelerator, tripartite constituents in Uzbekistan discuss maternity benefit reform to expand social protection coverage.

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

Refugee inclusion in practice: Experiences, outcomes, and impacts

This final episode of the series examines how the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (HDPN) shapes refugee livelihoods and host community economies. Svein Erik Stav (Fafo Institute for Labour and Social Research) and Tewodros Aragie Kebede...

Global progress on social justice slowed by persistent inequalities, new ILO report warns

New assessment shows advances in poverty reduction, education and productivity, but progress has stalled in recent years, leaving deep inequalities and eroding trust in institutions.

Global Coalition for Social Justice

Asia-Pacific advances agenda for living wages

Regional dialogue strengthens commitment to inclusive wage-setting aligned with ILO principles.

BRMM Engages Media and Universities to Strengthen Labour Migration Awareness in Kenya

A media breakfast meeting and a public lecture series in Nairobi organized in collaboration with the University of Nairobi and Mount Kenya University.

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

Refugee agency, livelihoods and inclusion

In the fifth episode Professor Alexander Betts (Oxford University) and Bisimwa Mulemangabo (Oxford Refugee-Led Research Hub) discuss refugee livelihoods, access to decent work, and the importance of recognizing refugee agency in shaping sustainable...

ILO report

Digitalization and artificial intelligence promise to boost jobs in the Arab States – but they must be managed inclusively

Report highlights need for policies that are inclusive for women, youth and vulnerable groups and ensure a just digital transition.

Greening the lands and building sustainable rural livelihoods in southern Lebanon

Enhancing rural livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, local employment, and climate-resilient infrastructure in the Southern Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon.

Decent Work

Strengthening partnerships for decent work in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The ILO Decent Work Team conducted a mission to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 16–19 September 2025, engaging Government, workers, employers, and development partners to renew partnerships, strengthen social protection, and advance the Decent...

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.

Market Systems Development

ILO Market Systems Development approach boosts sustainable livelihoods in Kenya

ILO is strengthening local markets in Kenya’s Nakuru, Narok and Kajiado counties through a Market Systems Development approach that empowers women, youth and persons with disabilities in the fodder and tourism sectors, with funding from the Swedish...

ILO Director-General to launch landmark State of Social Justice report at UN General Assembly

Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, and senior colleagues from the International Labour Organization (ILO) will also take part in key events aimed at promoting decent work and sustainable development.

Regional Research Conference Strengthens Evidence-Based Dialogue on Labour Migration and Development in the East and Horn of Africa

“Labour Migration and Development in East and Horn of Africa"

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.

Social protection

ILO drives inclusive social protection for informal workers in agriculture, waste management

The ILO and local governments of Quezon City and Del Carmen, Siargao teamed up to pilot a new guide aimed at strengthening inclusive social protection for informal workers in agriculture and waste management.

The capacity of the Ethiopian Statistics Service and the E-LMIS team strengthened to apply ICLS Standards in Labour and Migration Statistics

A five-day capacity-building workshop on labour and labour migration statistics was held to deepen participants’ understanding of updated international definitions and measurement approaches in key labour statistics domains, including work,...