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Why social dialogue matters for building pension systems people can trust
José Galloso Monteblanco, reciclador de residuos, manipula bolsas en un vehículo de carga en una calle de Lima, Perú.

Social protection

Why social dialogue matters for building pension systems people can trust

Pension reforms often focus on financial sustainability, but long-term success also depends on legitimacy, solidarity and public confidence. Social dialogue can help achieve all three.

Harnessing AI for better healthcare and decent work in Indonesia
a woman health worker using a computer

Press release

Harnessing AI for better healthcare and decent work in Indonesia

The sixth ILO AI and the world of work forum explore how AI can transform healthcare delivery, support the health workforce and expand access to services without leaving vulnerable workers behind.

Safer coffee work takes root as local capacity grows in Viet Nam’s coffee communities

Occupational Safety and Health

Safer coffee work takes root as local capacity grows in Viet Nam’s coffee communities

A partnership creates lasting impact when the knowledge and skills it builds are carried forward by those it has trained.

Workers’ rights and gender equality drive new phase of Union Power project in Jordan
Signing ceremony of the agreement between the ILO and GFJTU. 20 June 2026-Amman – Jordan

Workers’ rights and gender equality drive new phase of Union Power project in Jordan

Renewed partnership between the ILO and the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions aims to strengthen workers’ rights, women’s and youth empowerment, and gender-responsive collective bargaining.

More than two decades later, the impact of child labour prevention lives on
A man standing

Our impact, their voices

More than two decades later, the impact of child labour prevention lives on

More than two decades after receiving support through an ILO-backed programme in Indonesia, former street child Abdul Rohim is helping a new generation of children build brighter futures.

ILO programme helps strengthen India's social security system

ILO programme helps strengthen India's social security system

Initiative builds institutional capacity on governance, service excellence and actuarial practice for one of India's largest social insurance institutions.

Journalists Across Eastern Africa Forge a Common Path on Migration Reporting
Panelists seated at the front during a regional media capacity building meeting on migration narratives and local opportunities

Journalists Across Eastern Africa Forge a Common Path on Migration Reporting

Strengthening ethical, accurate, and evidence based migration reporting across Eastern Africa while fostering regional media collaboration on labour migration, fair recruitment, and countering misinformation

Tujibidiishe SACCO Creates New Pathways for Kenya's Returned Migrant Workers to Build Sustainable Livelihoods
Participants celebrate the launch of a SACCO with confetti, clapping and cheering during an event in Mombasa

Tujibidiishe SACCO Creates New Pathways for Kenya's Returned Migrant Workers to Build Sustainable Livelihoods

Supporting the sustainable reintegration of returned migrant workers in Mombasa through a SACCO model that combines entrepreneurship, cooperative development, savings, and access to finance to help build stronger and more resilient livelihoods

ILO and Uzbekistan trade unions discuss social insurance
Photograph of a building entrance with signage for the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan in both Uzbek and English.

ILO and Uzbekistan trade unions discuss social insurance

The ILO and the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan exchanged views on implementing the new Social Insurance Law and strengthening social protection.

Thailand and ILO reaffirm partnership to advance decent work and social justice
A group of officials and staff members pose for a formal photo in an office setting.

Advance decent work and social justice

Thailand and ILO reaffirm partnership to advance decent work and social justice

Menopause at work: addressing productivity loss, talent retention and gender equality

Menopause at work: addressing productivity loss, talent retention and gender equality

657 million women at work face menopause, costing billions in lost productivity and pushing experienced talent out of jobs. A recent ILO webinar reveals why action is critical for economic performance and equality.

The Government of Mali and Japan, through the ILO, launch a project to combat child labour in Ségou
Cotton plantation

The Government of Mali and Japan, through the ILO, launch a project to combat child labour in Ségou

Funded by the Government of Japan and implemented by the ILO in partnership with the Sasakawa Africa Association, the project aims to strengthen the economic resilience of vulnerable cotton-farming households and promote sustainable agricultural...

Uzbekistan advances social protection statistics
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Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan advances social protection statistics

ILO workshop brought together national institutions to strengthen social protection data and improve evidence-based policymaking in Uzbekistan.

ILO welcomes Telangana’s first comprehensive minimum wage fixation since state formation

Minimum wage

ILO welcomes Telangana’s first comprehensive minimum wage fixation since state formation

Wage increase expected to benefit more than 9.2 million workers and strengthen evidence-based wage setting in India’s youngest state.

Building capacity to drive SME productivity and decent work in Viet Nam
Consultants exchange on continuous improvement with workers during field activities of the Training of Trainers programme

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Building capacity to drive SME productivity and decent work in Viet Nam

New training, advisory services, and knowledge-sharing initiatives are helping SME support organizations and enterprises accelerate digital and green transformation while improving productivity and working conditions.

South African firms turn productivity into better jobs
Lady Exhibitor at Productivity Milestone workshop

South African firms turn productivity into better jobs

The ILO and Productivity SA are helping enterprises improve workplace systems, competitiveness and decent work.

Governments launch Group of Friends on the Social and Solidarity Economy at the ILO
Delegates at the Launch Meeting: Group of Friends on the Social and Solidarity Economy

Governments launch Group of Friends on the Social and Solidarity Economy at the ILO

Governments from across all United Nations regional groups met at the ILO to launch a voluntary platform for cooperation on the social and solidarity economy. The Group of Friends on the Social and Solidarity Economy is intended to support exchange,...

International Labour Conference ends with adoption of the first Convention on decent work in the platform economy
Applause during the closing ceremony of the 114th International Labour Conference as delegates celebrate the adoption of a new convention on decent work in the platform economy.

114th Session of the International Labour Conference

International Labour Conference ends with adoption of the first Convention on decent work in the platform economy

Governments, employers and workers reaffirm the importance of social dialogue to tackle current and future challenges in the world of work.

Delivering Impact, Expanding Opportunity
Director Mugalla Mid year review

Decent Work and Social Justice

Delivering Impact, Expanding Opportunity

The first half of 2026 has demonstrated that meaningful progress is achieved when people remain at the centre of development.

Taking labour migration to the classrooms in Dar es Salaam
Participants posing for a group photo at the Institute of Social Work

Taking labour migration to the classrooms in Dar es Salaam

Raising youth awareness of labour migration governance, fair recruitment, and regular migration pathways through public lectures that equip students in Dar es Salaam with practical knowledge for informed employment and migration decisions.