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News release

ILO and Lebanon’s Prime Minister discuss emergency employment responses and wider support toward economic recovery

A meeting between Lebanon’s new Prime Minister and the ILO’s Regional Director for Arab States underscores urgent need to protect livelihoods and rebuild jobs amid the continuing national crisis.

News release

ILO reaffirms support for Lebanon’s labour market recovery during meeting between Regional Director and the country’s President

Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat’s meeting with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun discussed the ILO’s commitment to supporting Lebanon’s recovery, reconstruction and social protection efforts

Getting social protection policies right is key for gender equality

A new ILO Working Paper shows the impact that well-designed social protection and integrated policies have in enhancing gender equality.

International Labour Review Blog

What does sustainable work really mean? New perspectives from the International Labour Review

Drawing on the latest special issue of the International Labour Review, this blog explores why rethinking the role of work is key to advancing social justice, decent employment, and environmental sustainability in today’s changing world.

Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions

Can we bridge jobs and economic policies while ensuring rights are protected and no one is left behind?

In the past five years, the world of work has faced unprecedented social, political and economic challenges including a pandemic, the explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence, and an increase in destructive climate events, among others. Podcast...

Impact story

Empowered to ensure a safer and healthier fishing sector in Namibia

Historically, Merlus Fishing company had complied with only the basic requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act. Willem realized there was more to be done beyond mere compliance after participating in a joint safety inspection for fishing vessels in...

Republic of Korea scales up support to the International Labour Organization

Additional US$2.8 million funding will accelerate progress toward decent work and social justice worldwide.

Global Accelerator

Pathfinder countries share experiences and reinforce commitment to decent work, social protection, skills and just transitions

Six pathfinder countries across Asia and the Pacific reaffirmed their commitment to decent work, universal social protection and just transitions at a high-level policy forum held in Cambodia.

Social Protection

Lao National Assembly makes progress towards crucial reforms in the social protection and public health systems

During high-level discussions, National Assembly members strengthen analytical knowledge and benefit from international experiences

Decent work

Guyana signs third Decent Work Country Programme

This agreement aims to advance job creation, workers’ rights, social protection, and social dialogue, and is aligned with Guyana’s national development goals.

Social Protection

Lao officials improve understanding of investment diversification and investment governance in social security

ILO training enhances knowledge and capacities on social security investments and risk analysis

Global Accelerator

Asia-Pacific Global Accelerator Policy Forum calls for major scale-up of strategies and financing to deliver skills, decent jobs and...

Government, employer and worker representatives from six pathfinder countries gather in Cambodia to shape priorities to drive skills development, employment growth and universal social protection.

Cultural and Creative Economy

African Union Member State representatives validate joint programme to boost decent work in Africa's creative economy

The African Union, ILO, and UNESCO have launched the CREATE Programme, validated by 29 AU Member States, to promote decent work in Africa’s cultural and creative economy by improving working conditions, expanding social protection, and fostering...

ILO launches Social Health Protection Toolkit on World Health Day

The toolkit provides expertise and practical tools to help Member States achieve universal health coverage and social protection for all.

The 4th Assembly of the Ibero-American Network of Public Employment Services (RISPE) was held in Madrid

It was attended by the ILO and took place from March 31 to April 2, 2025, promoted by the Spanish Public Employment Service (SEPE).

Cooperative development

Building a sustainable future for Guyana’s fisherfolk

This collaborative Project brings together the ILO and FAO through FISH4ACP to strengthen fishing cooperatives, enhance livelihoods, and promote better working conditions, with particular attention on the empowerment of women in the seafood value...

News

ILO supports Kenya to refine national plan for green jobs and skills

Kenya is advancing a national strategy to create green jobs and support a sustainable economy. A stakeholder review supported by the ILO brought together experts, government officials, and partners to refine the plan and ensure an inclusive...

Revising the formulas for dispute resolution in Sri Lanka’s education sector

Sri Lanka's vast and complex education sector boasts high-literacy rates and near universal enrolment, yet faces  deep-rooted challenges and systemic gaps, worsened by COVID-19 and economic crises. In any such multifaceted system, disputes can...

Compilation of four videos

Care & Support - A joint podcasts series by the ILO and KBR on the care economy

"Care & Support" is a podcast series jointly produced by KBR radio and the ILO Indonesia that features casual talks about family and community empowerment through comprehensive care initiatives, spanning from childcare services to elderly support,...

Video

Empowering Thailand's Automotive Industry: Skills Development for Responsible Business Conduct