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EU action plan on social economy is launched with references to the work of the ILO and the UNTFSSE

On 9 December 2021, after a process of consultation with citizens and stakeholders, the European Commission (EC) published the Social Economy Action Plan « Building an economy that works for people: an action plan for the social economy”.

ILO and Uzbekistan: advancing decent work and human-centered recovery

Uzbekistan’s fast-moving economic and social reforms are instrumental for achieving the Decent Work Agenda through the country's adherence to complying with ILO standards and promoting decent work. This was stated by the participants of the round...

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Highlights of the 344th session of the ILO Governing Body

The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization concluded on 25 March. ILO News discussed the key elements with Dimitrina Dimitrova, Deputy Director of the ILO’s Official Meetings, Documentation and Relations Department.

Ukraine

ILO Director-General condemns the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine

"The ILO’s duty is to stand in solidarity with the government, workers, and employers of Ukraine and to join with the rest of the United Nations system in providing all possible assistance to them," says the ILO Director-General.

The UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) held its 38th regular meeting

The 38th UNTFSSE meeting was held virtually on 24 February 2022.

COVID-19

Efforts to limit the effects of Omicron on seafarers must be scaled up, UN agencies say

Access to vaccines, COVID tests, health documents and personal protective equipment (PPE) must be improved, say ILO, IMO, UNCTAD and WHO.

COVID-19

Joint statement urging continued collaboration to address the crew change crisis, safeguard seafarer health and safety, and avoid supply...

Uzbekistan: Government and the UN Conclude the First Joint Programme of the Joint SDG Fund

The Government of Uzbekistan in partnership with the UN agencies concluded its first UN Joint Programme sponsored by the Joint SDG Fund. Three sister-agencies - the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), International Labour Organisation (ILO) and...

Global Forum for a Human-centred Recovery

ILO Global Forum concludes with renewed commitments to a recovery that puts people first

The International Labour Organization is strengthening its collaboration with several multilateral system agencies to urgently address the inequalities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, within and between countries.

Global Forum for a Human-centred Recovery

Move beyond ambition to action, urges ILO Director-General

The Global Forum for a Human-centred Recovery, organized by the International Labour Organization, opened with a plea by the ILO Director-General for the international community to take action to address the ‘dangerous inequalities’ exacerbated by...

Covid-19

ILO to host a global forum for a human-centred Recovery

Concrete actions to be put forward for a human-centred pandemic recovery.

UN General Assembly

Accelerating and scaling up the SDGs, leaving no-one behind

Occupational safety and health in teleworking

Crucial changes needed to protect workers’ health while teleworking

New analysis from the ILO and WHO sets out recommendations for safe and productive hybrid and teleworking.

The United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) held its third technical symposium

The technical symposium took place virtually from 6 to 10 December 2021.

Joint Action Group for transport workers

UN agencies and other international organizations establish Joint Action Group to protect transport workers and secure supply chains during...

The Group will focus on promoting COVID-19 vaccination of transport workers and ensuring the application of internationally agreed protocols and standards.

ILO Addressees International Web Forum to Mark Ratification by Uzbekistan of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Olga Koulaeva, Director of the ILO Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, addressed an International Web Forum (in hybrid format) coinciding with the ratification by Uzbekistan of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, World...

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ILO Governing Body concludes its 343rd session

The ILO Governing Body concluded on 12 November. ILO News discussed the key elements with Dimitrina Dimitrova, Deputy Director of the Department for Official Meetings, Documentation and Relations of the ILO.

Social protection

ILO reaches ratification target for landmark social security Convention

Paraguay has become the 60th country to ratify the flagship ILO social security Convention, No.102, reaching a target set in 2012 by the ILO’s Governing Body.

COP26

ILO welcomes COP26 Just Transition Declaration

The ILO plays key role in developing the Just Transition Declaration, agreed at the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow.

Greening the ILO

What is the ILO doing to become greener?

The ILO has been mainstreaming environmental sustainability in its operations and programmatic work.