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Strengthening Pathways for Skills Certification

The ILO supported Ethiopia and Kenya in operationalising their Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) frameworks by developing RPL assessment tools in six key occupations in Ethiopia and delivering capacity-building workshops for assessors and...

ILO-Brussels stresses the role of ALMPs anchored in rights and based on social dialogue

As profound changes sweep the world of work, national Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) have never been more relevant. The ILO’s role as a global partner in building inclusive, responsive, and future-oriented labour market systems is more vital...

ILO brings its social justice message to the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

The ILO Director-General will lead the Organization’s participation at the Conference, highlighting the importance of decent jobs and universal social protection for sustainable development.

From struggle to strength: How social protection is changing farmers' lives in Zambia

In the quiet fields of Kafue District, 70-year-old farmer Luka Mudekwa is living proof that support at the right time can change everything. A father of six and grandfather of four, Mr. Mudekwa has spent most of his life growing maize to feed his...

Skills and employability

New initiative to boost green and digital skills in ASEAN construction sector

Focused on the Philippines and Thailand, the new ILO initiative with the Government of the Republic of Korea, will deliver green and digital skills training to young people, supporting a sustainable transition in ASEAN’s construction sector.

Wilfred Jenks Lecture Series

Marcelo Kohen: Is social justice still a relevant concept in international relations?

The concept of Social Justice is at the core of the work of the ILO from its very beginning and its importance goes beyond the realm of this organization. In this lecture, Professor Kohen examines the manner in which social justice is reflected in...

ILO joins forces with EU, UNICEF, WFP and the Government of Timor-Leste to fight malnutrition and strengthen social protection

A signing ceremony marks the launch of a four-year initiative supporting the Government of Timor-Leste in strengthening social inclusion and nutrition in the country.

ILO calls for stronger focus on decent job creation in EU development projects

At a hearing in the European Parliament, the ILO said that the creation of quality jobs is too often a missed opportunity in EU development investments, including the Global Gateway. The Organization stands ready to play a transformative role to...

#RDW2025

Global experts to convene at the ILO for the “Regulating for Decent Work Conference 2025”

The ILO is hosting a global forum on labour regulation and social justice to explore how stronger institutions and worker voice can help ensure decent work in a rapidly changing world.

South Sudan advances on improving labour migration governance through validating National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan

A national validation workshop of South Sudan’s first National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan in Juba

Ethiopia Reviews Progress in Reintegration and Labour Migration Coordination

Ethiopia convened a national review workshop to assess progress in reintegration support and labour migration coordination. The meeting brought together government institutions, partners, and regional representatives to evaluate achievements,...

Data for policy development

Kiribati launches household income and expenditure survey with ILO support

ILO plays a central role in supporting the labour statistics component of the HIES

When hope becomes a way forward

When disaster strikes, recovery is about more than just rebuilding what was lost; it's also about sustaining livelihoods and building resilience. In the northern mountainous region of Viet Nam, decent work is paving the way forward for local...

Release of Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) for Cameroon (2021) to Support Employment Impact Assessment

New Cameroon SAM integrates employment indicators to support inclusive economic strategies.

Youth Employment Promotion Project (YEPP) in Mongolia

ILO’s SCORE Programme Launches in Mongolia’s cashmere sector

Social Protection

ILO and Rwanda foster South-South learning on extending Social Protection in Côte d’Ivoire

How Property Point is transforming business development support?

Supporting small businesses build decent workplaces

Media advisory

ILO and Korea partner to advance digital, green skills for ASEAN youth

The ILO and the Government of the Republic of Korea have partnered to launch a new project aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing the workforce skills of young people to meet the evolving demands the construction sector.

Social Protection

ILO and European Union launch diploma in social protection for the Africa portuguese-speaking countries

The diploma aims to strengthen the technical and strategic capacities of social protection professionals, contributing to the modernization and sustainability of social security systems in the participating Portuguese-speaking countries.

Press Release

UN public service day highlights importance of inclusive dialogue in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

A high-level panel discussion underscored the power of inclusive social dialogue in strengthening Sri Lanka’s public sector. Experts emphasized trust-building, dispute prevention, and strengthening institutions as keys to delivering better public...