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Modernization of the INSS: Workshop Boosts Improvement of Social Security in Angola

The workshop was structured based on an innovative approach, using methodologies such as "Design Thinking" and "Service Design" to redesign priority services, including Proof of Life, Employee Registration and Debt Management.

Strengthening social protection in South Africa, collaborative effort

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

ILO/China Partnership Programme to prioritize skills development in Lao People’s Democratic Republic for 2025

Stakeholders emphasize public-private partnerships, quality apprenticeships, and education-industry alignment to advance decent work opportunities.

Lao People’s Democratic Republic advances occupational safety and health standards

New draft ministerial decision on OSH standards for heat, lighting and noise reviewed, reinforcing efforts to enhance workplace safety and responsible business practices.

Pakistan ratifies three International Labour Standards

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Pakistan’s ratification of three key ILO instruments to strengthen workers' rights, combat forced labour, enhance seafarers' protections and improve labour data collection.

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Social protection has a strong impact on the reduction of inequalities

A new ILO working paper finds that higher social protection expenditure is associated with lower income inequality. It emphasizes the role of social protection as a key policy lever for reducing inequalities, alongside other integrated public...

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Indonesia strengthens its integrated gender responsiveness fair recruitment and inspection at national and subnational level

A series of capacity building activities on gender responsiveness fair recruitment and inspection is launched by the Minister of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers, strengthening the commitment of Indonesia to protect the rights of Indonesia...

Decent work, social justice and economic transformation

Championing decent work, social justice, and economic transformation

The ILO continues to drive progress in decent work, social justice, and economic transformation across the East Africa region. From strengthening social protection and digital skills development to promoting inclusive workplaces and sustainable...

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ILO-Japan project boosts Thailand's auto sector resilience, sustainability and social responsibility

Tripartism and social dialogue

Social dialogue training strengthens decent work and human rights due diligence in Thailand’s auto sector

Interactive training as part of practical industry-focused toolkit, helps enhance industrial relations and responsible business conduct in the automotive supply chain.

Green impact: Environmentally focused value chain Project in Suriname concludes

The Project addressed the critical areas of promoting a just transition and tackling informality in Suriname's economy.

Social dialogue

Suriname strengthens social dialogue through AAC workshops

These initiatives are part of the SUR129 Outcome-Based Workplan and reflect Suriname’s commitment to inclusive, effective social dialogue for national progress.

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Tool developed to help navigate evolving occupations and skills needs of Thailand’s automotive sector

An ‘occupational map’ for the automotive industry has been developed by an ILO skills project funded by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Advancing decent work in Dominica through social dialogue and collaboration

The ILO's Team took the opportunity to outline its approach to supporting regional cooperation.

Social protection Lebanon

Strengthening foundations for social protection in Lebanon

Launch of the Foundational Course under the national Social Protection Academy, with funding from the European Union, contributes to Lebanon’s goal of institutionalizing capacity development in the field of social protection.

Workplace Inclusion

Tanzania launches National Business and Disability Network to champion workplace inclusion

Tanzania has launched its National Business and Disability Network (NBDN) to promote workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities. Led by the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) and Sightsavers, with technical support by the International...

Social protection

ILO supports Oman in fostering a sustainable and inclusive social health protection system

A conference on health insurance organized by Oman’s Social Protection Fund and Ministry of Health paved the way for building a consensual vision of Oman’s social health protection system.

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Indonesian fishers are still vulnerable to exploitation

The first-ever ILO Survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing, conducted in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), reveals several decent work deficits in Indonesia. While there is progress in recent years, the study...

Climate change

Protect workers, farmers from excessive heat

Heat poses severe risks to Siargao’s farming communities, which calls for the need to protect the most vulnerable and prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries.

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The ILO and Timor-Leste enhance their collaborative efforts to promote employment opportunities

The courtesy meetings between the ILO and key government officials of Timor-Leste reinforce their shared commitment to ensuring decent work for all in the country.