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Indian employers’ and workers’ organizations forge a joint roadmap for responsible business conduct

Leading Indian employers’ and workers’ organizations held a bipartite dialogue facilitated by the ILO, agreeing on a joint roadmap to promote Responsible Business Conduct and decent work in supply chains.

ILO strengthens partnership with African employers to advance Social Justice

At the Africa Employers’ Summit 2025, the ILO reaffirmed its commitment to working with employer organizations to promote inclusive growth, decent work and social justice across the continent.

New ILO regional report

Social protection systems key to a Just Transition to net-zero carbon emissions in Europe and Central Asia, says new ILO report

The ILO regional report calls for building climate-resilient social protection systems and extending social protection to all workers who will be affected by the transition policies to net-zero carbon emissions.

Media Advisory

ILO to release new global report on social justice

Beirut’s largest park transformed into a symbol of inclusion, sustainability and community life in Lebanon

The inauguration of Horsh Beirut’s first revitalization phase under the EU-funded ENABLE Programme marks a milestone in transforming the park into an accessible, vibrant and sustainable hub for all.

The ILO strengthens in Geneva its partnership with Spain’s Social Graduates in support of social justice and decent work

As part of the centenary of the profession, the institutional visit to the ILO headquarters highlighted the shared commitment to promoting equality, dignity at work and the Organization’s founding principles.

ILO Regional Director’s Mission to Kenya Reviews Employment, Skills, and Labour Migration Priorities

ILO deepens partnerships to advance decent work in Kenya

During a high-level mission to Kenya, ILO Regional Director for Africa Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa met with national partners to strengthen collaboration on skills development, employment, and inclusive growth.

Interview

Workers and the social contract: Decent work for all

Catelene Passchier, Vice-Chairperson of the ILO Workers’ Group, explains why renewing the social contract is vital for strengthening democracy, protecting workers’ rights, ensuring equality, and securing fair transitions in a changing world of work.

Interview

Employers and the social contract: Building sustainable workplaces

Matthias Thorns, Vice-Chairperson of the ILO Employers’ Group, shares why employers play a central role in shaping a renewed social contract that balances business resilience and reduces informality while promoting decent work and social justice for...

Interview

The social contract through a legal lens and in the age of climate change

Anne Trebilcock, Lecturer at the University of Göttingen, reflects on the structural inequalities and emphasises the need for strong labour standards to uphold fairness and accountability in today’s workplaces for a sustainable economy.

Interview

The social contract: A global commitment to combat inequality

Imraan Valodia, Professor of Economics at the University of Witwatersrand, explains how the social contract needs to evolve if it is to address climate change, sustainability, and inequality, and to help ensure a just and inclusive green transition.

Press release

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.

Global Accelerator

Philippines validates landmark roadmap to create decent work, expand social protection

The Philippines, as a UN Global Accelerator pathfinder country, convened a National Validation Workshop to finalize a strategic roadmap aimed at promoting decent work, expanding social protection, and driving inclusive growth in the high-potential...

Interview

Rethinking the economy: A social contract for equality, dignity and opportunity

Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts, highlights how renewing the social contract, built on trust, shared values, and opportunities for all – especially the young – is essential to overcome alienation, tackle...

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

Transforming the international refugee regime and framing the Humanitarian Development and Peace Nexus

In the opening episode of "Refugees at work – What are their prospects?", we speak with Professor Roger Zetter, a leading voice in refugee studies, to explore global trends in displacement, the challenges refugees face in accessing labour markets,...

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Empowering trainers, strengthening enterprises: responsible business training launched in Vietnam with ILO support

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with support from the International Labour Organization, launched a Training of Trainers in Hanoi to promote Environmental, Social and Governance principles and responsible business conduct. The...

Persistent social protection gaps in Europe and Central Asia worsened by climate change impact

New International Labour Organization report reveals that despite relatively high levels of social protection coverage in the region, significant gaps in adequacy and coverage remain.

Social protection

ILO to build a more inclusive social protection system in Timor-Leste

The inception workshop of the new launched project in Timor-Leste aims to enhance social inclusion and nutrition across the country.

Review regional policies and prepare inputs for the upcoming 7th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Social Affairs.

Reviewing regional policies and prepare inputs for the upcoming 7th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Social Affairs.