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Labour migration

First-Ever African Labour Migration Conference Kicks Off in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

ILO and African Union Commission join forces to protect migrant workers' rights

Diversity and Inclusion

Employment of Persons with Disabilities: ILO discussed with multilateral parties inclusive policies and practices for decent work for all

ILO Türkiye Office continues to work to increase the employment of vulnerable groups. At the meetings held in Istanbul and Gaziantep, public, civil society, private sector representatives and working persons with disabilities convened and discussed...

Youth employment in ASEAN

ASEAN, UNICEF, ILO regional dialogue delivers joint recommendation to advance region’s youth

Discussions focus on steps needed to help young people across ASEAN find decent work amidst rapidly changing employment environment.

International education conference explores access to decent jobs for youth

ILO holds discussions with partners and youth in Iraq’s Al Muthana Governorate on ways to develop the private sector’s green economy, with...

Prospects for cooperation between Uzbekistan and the International Labour Organization were discussed

On October 16, the Chair of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, Tanzila Narbaeva, held a meeting with the Deputy Director of the Office of the International Labour Organization (ILO) for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Mikhail Pouchkin.

International Conference of Labour Statisticians

Data: A common language for the world of work

Without accurate data, labour market decisions cannot be taken says Rafael Diez de Medina, Chief Statistician and Director of the ILO Department of Statistics.

ILO and national partners continue progress under Resilient Belize project

Activities part of comprehensive roadmap for achieving more inclusive social protection for all.

Migration

ILO and AUC unite for the protection of migrant workers' rights

An African conference for common action and position in favour of migrants' rights is held in Abidjan.

Productivity

ILO participates in the design of a roadmap for business organisations in the Latin American region to promote productive development pacts...

National productivity studies were presented at the Forum Driving up Productivity in Latin America, with the support of the ILO Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP) in Lima

Clearer legal status will allow household businesses to thrive

Consultation workshops in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City gather ideas and opinions for the draft Decree on household business.

Improved productivity evidence for better policy making in South Africa

In this interview, Mothunye Mothiba, Chief Executive Officer of Productivity South Africa, discusses how partnering with the ILO Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work team will improve productivity analytics to support policy work involving key...

ILO, WHO, P4H and SPARKS Network Workshop

Universal social protection needed for prevention, preparedness and response to the next pandemic

ILO and WHO experts reviewed the impact social protection had in reducing the socio-economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

ILO Director-General calls for greater international financial support for critical social needs in developing countries under fiscal stress

In statements to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, the ILO’s Director-General underlined the importance of helping debt-distressed developing countries to support social protection and decent work.

Ethiopia's Strategic Leap: Launching the National Technical Working Group on Labour Migration

The first National Technical Working Group (TWG) on Labor Migration in Ethiopia will promote safe, orderly, and productive migration while addressing challenges faced by migrant workers.

UNTFSSE 4th Technical Symposium: Advancing the Social and Solidarity Economy in Quebec and Beyond

On October 2-3, 2023, the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) attended its highly anticipated 4th Technical Symposium, in Montreal, Canada.

UNTFSSE marks the 10th Anniversary of the SSE Law in Quebec, Canada

The 10th anniversary of the Social Economy Law of Quebec was celebrated at the National Assembly in Quebec City with the participation of UN agency representatives, OECD and international dignitaries.

Informality

Unlocking the potential of small and medium-sized businesses in Bangladesh

Despite impressive economic growth of more than six per cent per annum in the past decade, policymakers and businesses in Bangladesh continue to ponder why the country continues to rank low in productivity and innovation indices

ILO, European Commission and the Global Deal join hands to improve social dialogue for constructive labour relations

Care economy

Quality, affordable childcare services are key to gender equality in labour market

The ILO continues to support the development of Indonesia’s Road Map and Action Plan on Care Economy by organizing the fourth stakeholder meeting with a focus on childcare services.