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17th High-level meeting between the ILO and the European Commission

The International Labour Organization and the European Commission set renewed strategic agenda for social justice, quality jobs and a...

The two partners reaffirmed their strategic partnership and agreed to deepen their cooperation on social justice, decent work and quality jobs at their 17th High-level meeting.

Meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs

Enforcement is the cornerstone for effective labour market governance

The ILO addressed the informal meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs organized by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, underlining that the effective enforcement of labour laws protects both workers and...

International Day of Cooperatives

Cooperatives for a Peaceful World: A message from the ILO Director-General

In his message marking the International Day of Cooperatives 2026, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlights the vital role of cooperatives in advancing peace through decent work, social justice and resilient communities.

Comparative study on unemployment benefits to support recommendations for Angola

This comparative study examines unemployment benefit schemes in Brazil, Morocco, Portugal, South Africa and Thailand to inform the potential introduction of unemployment benefits in Angola.

Comparative study on disability benefits to support recommendations for Angola

This comparative study examines disability benefits schemes in Brazil, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Portugal and Thailand to inform the potential introduction of disability benefits in Angola.

Comparative study on sickness benefits to support recommendations for Angola

This comparative study examines sickness benefit schemes in Brazil, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Portugal and Thailand to inform the potential introduction of sickness benefits in Angola’s social protection system.

FAQ - 6th edition, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006)

The “Frequently Asked questions” (FAQ), offers practical guidance on the application and implementation of the MLC, 2006, addressing questions raised by governments, shipowners, seafarers and other stakeholders.

EU strategic framework on health and safety at work post-2027

Occupational disease prevention, mental health, AI, and climate change should shape future EU agenda on safety and health at work

The ILO highlighted occupational diseases, psychosocial risks, artificial intelligence and climate adaptation and preparedness for extreme weather events as key priorities for the future EU strategic framework on health and safety at work during a...

National social dialogue systems

New ILO database strengthens global knowledge on social dialogue institutions

Rolled out as part of the 50th anniversary of Convention No. 144, the new ILO database provides a global evidence base for analysing and comparing national social dialogue systems.

Social dialogue and tripartism

Institutionalizing social dialogue for green and digital transitions in Europe and Central Asia

This regional brief examines how social dialogue can help countries in Europe and Central Asia manage the green and digital transitions in a fair, inclusive and employment-centred way.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026: Global Report

The psychosocial working environment: Global developments and pathways for action

This report examines how the psychosocial working environment is shaped by elements of work and interactions at work related to how jobs are designed, how work is organized and managed, and the broader policies, practices and procedures that govern...

World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings 2026

Labour market fragilities grow as global shocks intensify, says ILO

Even as global growth appears steady, structural labour market weaknesses and escalating conflict in the Middle East threaten incomes and jobs for millions, Gilbert F. Houngbo warns at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.

ILO calls for stronger social protection for a changing world of work

A new ILO report calls on Member States to reinforce social protection systems in response to evolving labour markets. Drawing on country experiences, it offers policy recommendations to ensure that all workers — across all types of employment — are...

Gender equality

Cooperation and practical solutions to advance gender equality in the labour market

An international workshop, Lisbon 3 March, bringing together European and international institutions, national authorities and experts created an important space for dialogue on gender equality and work–life balance policies in the labour market....

Technical Cooperation

International good practices to promote gender equality at work

Equal pay, gender-based occupational desegregation and gender-responsive budgeting were among the topics discussed at the international workshop held in Lisbon on 3 March, which brought together more than 20 European and international experts with...

Towards pay equity: A comprehensive response to the gender pay gap

This guide builds on the 2013 ILO Equal Pay Guide, and it incorporates the latest insights on achieving equal pay for work of equal value.

IMO–ILO joint news release

Maritime Labour Convention at 20: The ILO and the International Maritime Organization reaffirm commitment to decent work at sea

Maritime Labour Convention milestone marked with renewed call for fair and sustainable global shipping, protecting seafarers’ rights.

Background paper prepared by the International Labour Office

Fair employment for social justice

Meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs

ILO Director-General calls for fair employment to be at the heart of social justice

At the invitation of the Cyprus EU Council Presidency, the ILO Director-General addressed an informal meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs and underlined the need to foster social justice and fair employment, which are the...

ILO launches "Child Labour Observatory", a new global hub to support evidence-based action

The new Child Labour Observatory (CLO) provides centralized country-level data, legal information and policy frameworks to support evidence-based action and accelerate progress towards the elimination of child labour worldwide.