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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Strengthening responsible business and sustainable practices in Lao enterprises

As Laos moves closer to graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status and becomes more integrated into global and regional value chains, responsible business conduct and sustainable practices are gaining greater importance for enterprises.

ILO’s systems approach to boost small businesses in supply chains' lowest tiers

In a newly released brief, the International Labour Organization (ILO) outlines how a systems approach can create opportunities for micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises and better working conditions in the lowest tiers of supply chains.

ILO Strengthens Capacity of Health Insurance Agencies to Expand Social Health Protection in Nigeria

The International Labour Organization (ILO), through the EU-funded SUSI project, has trained national and state health insurance agencies to improve technical capacity and accelerate the extension of health coverage to Nigeria’s informal sector,...

Online inaugural session kicks off ILO’s South-4-Care Hub to advance decent work in the care economy through South-South and Triangular...

The Hub is part of a new platform that connects governments, employers, workers and partners to exchange solutions, strengthen care policies and improve conditions for care workers worldwide.

Jordan’s Ministry of Labour and the ILO launch workshop on the country’s transition to formal economy

Initiative is part of ILO technical support activities to strengthen social protection and support workers’ transition to the formal economy in Jordan, with funding from Norway, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Nigeria Launches National Employment Policy 2025: A Bold Step Toward Inclusive Growth and Decent Work for All

The Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has officially launched the National Employment Policy (NEP) 2025. This policy serves as a strategic framework designed to enhance youth empowerment,...

Tanzania Validates National Communication Strategy on Safe Labour Migration

Multi-Stakeholder Engagement and Validation Workshop on Tanzania’s National Communication Strategy and Plan for the Promotion of Safe Labour Migration

Social Dialogue Report – August 2025

Social Dialogue in Latin America and the Caribbean: ILO publishes diagnosis and challenges for strengthening labour relations

The ILO presents a new report examining the state of social dialogue and labour relations in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting advances, challenges, and tripartite experiences across the region.

Youth Employment

From education to decent jobs: Why career development support matters for Viet Nam’s youth?

Young people in Viet Nam face growing challenges in finding decent work. Strengthening career guidance and inclusive support is key to helping youth navigate transitions and seize opportunities in the green and digital economy.

Marwan’s path to purpose: How nursing training is transforming lives in Lebanon

Through EU-funded training, young Lebanese like Marwan are gaining the skills – and the purpose – to build a better future in healthcare.

From factory work to the classroom: Mahasen’s journey out of child labour

At just 15, Mahasen Ahmed Maabad was working long hours in hazardous conditions at a honey factory in Egypt’s Assiut Governorate. With support from the ILO’s SCREAM programme, that focuses on engaging children’s carefree and creative nature, she...

Social Dialogue and Labour Justice

ILO celebrated for strengthening Social Dialogue and Labour Justice in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (ILO News) – The High Court of Tanzania, Labour Division, has presented a prestigious award to the International Labour Organization (ILO), recognizing its exceptional contribution to strengthening labour justice and...

Indian trade unions take united step toward advancing maternity protection

Eleven Central Trade Unions have taken a significant step forward in strengthening maternity protection for women workers in India during a national training organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on 21–22 August in New Delhi.

ILO–EU PROSPER Project workshop concluded

Belize stakeholders identify and prioritize value chains at PROSPER Project sector workshop

The workshop identified tourism, cacao, spices, and fisheries as the top sectors for further assessment under the ILO–EU PROSPER Project, with two sectors to be chosen for in-depth value chain development.

News

Thai senate advances workers’ rights through key dialogue with ILO

The Thai Senate Labour Committee visited the ILO in Bangkok to discuss ratifying ILO’s fundamental conventions on freedom of association and collective bargaining, reaffirming Thailand’s commitment to international labour standards.

Crisis response

ILO launches livelihood recovery initiative in earthquake-affected areas in Myanmar

The project aims to rebuild destroyed buildings by hiring local workers, thereby providing decent work for affected communities.

World Humanitarian Day

Partnerships between humanitarian and development actors are key to including refugees in social protection systems

A new International Labour Organization (ILO) brief highlights how a decade of ILO work demonstrates that closer collaboration between humanitarian agencies and development actors is essential to integrating refugees into national social protection...

News

ILO welcomes Malaysia's first National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and the country’s commitment to promote decent work

By adopting its first National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, Malaysia reinforces its commitment to eliminate forced labour, promote fair recruitment and uphold labour rights in business practices.

Indonesia achieves 60 per cent sustainability in Decent Work Programme Review

The ILO and its tripartite constituents jointly review progress on the three priority areas of Indonesia’s Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for the 2020–2025 period.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

The ILO has partnered with Philippine employers to launch a pioneering programme that will support sustainable and inclusive business growth

Philippine enterprises face rising pressure to meet global supply chain and trade standards tied to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. With ILO support, the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) launched “Elevate....