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Just transition

Bangladesh Just Transition Academy launched

The International Labour Organization (ILO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Laudes Foundation, and Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) came together to organize the Bangladesh Just Transition Academy today (06 May 2025).

International labour standards

National Dialogue reaffirms government’s commitment to ratify ILO Convention No. 190

The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs of Bangladesh government expressed its full support to ratify ILO Convention no. 190, the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019.

Uganda Launches DWCP III and Labour Market Information System

Uganda launched its Third Decent Work Country Programme and a new Labour Market Information System, reinforcing national efforts to promote decent work, improve labour governance, and expand access to reliable labour market data.

AI and Work

Digital transformation is pivotal to achieving the goal of universal social protection

This article explores how digital technologies, including AI, are enhancing the delivery and inclusiveness of social protection systems – while also highlighting the risks, governance challenges, and equity considerations they raise. Drawing on...

ILO and partners highlight pathways to post-crisis recovery in Syria through social dialogue

An ILO-led meeting in Damascus focused on the crucial role of decent work, social protection and labour rights towards realising social justice and sustainable peace in Syria.

ILO promotes inclusive urban mobility through employment-intensive infrastructure in northern Lebanon

A high-level delegation visited the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli where an ILO project is building a pedestrian network to open new areas to the public, enhancing safety and sustainability.

ILO and Jordan’s Ministry of Labour engage youth on workplace safety

An awareness workshop introduced young people to occupational safety and health principles, delivered under an EU-funded and ILO-implemented project.

Ethiopia Validates Social Protection Data Using ILO’s Social Security Inquiry Tool

Advancing national efforts to coordinate and monitor social protection systems through improved data accuracy and institutional ownership.

International Labour Review Blog

Can sustainable work be decolonized? Lessons from mining-affected communities

Drawing on new insights from the International Labour Review’s Special Issue, this blog examines how alternative understandings of work in mining‐affected communities challenge mainstream sustainability paradigms and suggest fresh pathways to social...

Op-Ed

Creating decent, productive and remunerative jobs will carry Bangladesh reforms forward

When advanced through social dialogue and coordination among social partners, the ongoing labour reforms will support harmonious, stable industrial relations, well positioning Bangladesh to leverage emerging trade and investment opportunities in the...

ILO and Jordan’s Ministry of Labour mark International Day for Safety and Health at Work

A seminar, organized under an EU-funded and ILO-implemented project, focused on strengthening occupational safety and labour rights in key Jordanian industrial sectors.

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Sang-Youn Lee, Professor of Sungkonghoe University

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy (SSE)....

ILOSTAT blog

Measuring progress on labour rights

Labour laws in contemporary times – challenges and opportunities

The PRS Project is building capacity of the tripartite constituents to promote formalization of the construction sector through strengthening OSH standards, improving accessibility of social protection measures to workers and promoting measures to...

Trade unions

Strengthening the future of Trade Unions in Bangladesh: Stories of women and youth leading the way

For years, many women and young people in Bangladesh’s trade union movement have faced an uphill struggle — striving to have their voices heard, to access leadership roles, and to shape decisions that directly impact their working lives. But today,...

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan unveils major actions to curb informal economy and strengthen social protection

Launch of the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions and the Multistakeholder Global Accelerator Joint Programme in Uzbekistan

Tripartism and social dialogue

National industry dialogue fosters greater collaboration across Thailand’s evolving automotive manufacturing supply chain

Amid global shifts and growing uncertainty, the International Labour Organization (ILO) supports a National Industry Dialogue for a Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chain in Thailand to boost auto industry linkages and collaboration.

ILO urges fairer global trade and stronger labour protections amid global economic fragmentation during an official visit to Bahrain

Director-General Houngbo called for promoting decent work through just digital and green transitions and social dialogue amid global trade and supply chain shifts during the Bab Al Bahrain Forum, and met with government, employer and worker...

Institutional capacity building

A step towards strengthening employer representation in Somalia

After years of war, unrest, and protracted crisis, the ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) supports the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in its next major milestone: the development and validation of its Strategic Plan...

Ethiopia Strengthens Diplomatic Capacity on Labour Migration

The ILO BRMM and JLMP Programmes, in partnership with the Institute of Foreign Affairs, trained 25 Ethiopian diplomats on international labour migration and legal frameworks from 22–23 April 2025. The workshop strengthened diplomats’ capacity to...