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Geologist shapes a just transition, sustainable energy in the Philippines
Geologist and union officer Demi Abaniel discusses the role of geothermal energy in supporting a just and sustainable energy transition in Mindanao, Philippines.

Just transition

Geologist shapes a just transition, sustainable energy in the Philippines

A female geologist, supervisor, and union leader champions a just transition within the Philippines' geothermal sector to ensure a sustainable future for workers and the environment.

Union leader in the Philippines brings just transition across Mindanao
Melba wearing a black jacket and standing behind a green field with coconut trees

Just transition

Union leader in the Philippines brings just transition across Mindanao

A just transition in the Philippines must leave no worker behind, especially in Mindanao where unions are helping vulnerable, informal, and young workers build a fairer and more sustainable future.

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

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.

Enforcement is the cornerstone for effective labour market governance

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...

From child labour to union leader in geothermal power
Raul Amba at work in a geothermal power plant in Kidapawan City.

Just transition

From child labour to union leader in geothermal power

In the Philippines, a former child labourer has become a geothermal worker and union leader, proving that a just transition, skills recognition, and labour rights can create decent work without leaving workers behind.

Albania strengthens labour inspection capacity on occupational safety and health
Labour inspectors during a field visit

Albania strengthens labour inspection capacity on occupational safety and health

The ILO has supported the Albanian State Labour Inspectorate through nationwide occupational safety and health training, helping labour inspectors improve risk prevention and inspection practices in high-risk sectors.

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

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...

ILO pilot hub helps employment counsellors match skills to opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Young woman working with a sewing machine

ILO pilot hub helps employment counsellors match skills to opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

An AI-driven job hub, piloted by the ILO, shifts mediation away from rigid occupational matching, toward skills-based matching—reflecting the evolving nature of labour markets.

Linking India–EU mobility opportunities with Uttar Pradesh workshop in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh State Engagement

Linking India–EU mobility opportunities with Uttar Pradesh workshop in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Under the EU–India Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (CDMM-II) Project, in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs, India, European Union and the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, a workshop on Linking India–EU Migration...

Fair employment for social justice

Background paper prepared by the International Labour Office

Fair employment for social justice

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

Mapping enterprise formalization measures in tourism in the European Union

Joint ILO - EU report

Mapping enterprise formalization measures in tourism in the European Union

Tourism plays a crucial role in economic growth and employment generation in European countries. However, informality remains a significant challenge in the sector contributing to deficits in decent work and sustainability and undermines tax...

Hope afloat: Coconut culinary upskills workers, uplifts livelihoods
Jonalyn is wearing a blue apron and speaking over a microphone.

Coconut culinary training

Hope afloat: Coconut culinary upskills workers, uplifts livelihoods

A coconut culinary training helps typhoon-affected workers rebuild their lives and gain new skills in Siargao Island, the Philippines’ coconut and surfing capital.

Fallen coconuts to fresh starts
Rolly wearing a buri native hat next to a coconut tree.

Coconut culinary training

Fallen coconuts to fresh starts

Rolly rises from a disaster and turns coconuts into opportunity in Siargao Island, Philippines under an ILO initiative helping informal workers after a super typhoon through emergency employment, social protection and a just transition.

From storm to stove: Coconut culinary skills revive livelihoods in Siargao
Two women cooking in a coconut culinary training.

Coconut culinary training

From storm to stove: Coconut culinary skills revive livelihoods in Siargao

A mother and aspiring entrepreneur rebuilt her life through coconut farm recovery and culinary training, which helped turn her loss into coconut muffins, coco balls, and new hope.

Collective bargaining and collective action in the platform economy
Cover image for ILO Working Paper 143

ILO Working Paper 143

Collective bargaining and collective action in the platform economy

This working paper was prepared in 2024 and reviews developments internationally since 2021 relating to the exercise of the right to bargain collectively and the existence of collective agreements among workers in the platform economy. The paper...

Expanding childcare services through women’s entrepreneurship development in Moldova. A case study

Expanding childcare services through women’s entrepreneurship development in Moldova. A case study

In 2023, the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched a pilot initiative in Moldova to address the low labour market participation of women with young children by enhancing access to childcare services. The project, implemented in...

ILO strengthens capacities to promote sustainable employment through SIYB training in Lebanon
Peter Rademaker, ILO Deputy Regional Director for the Arab States giving a speech

ILO strengthens capacities to promote sustainable employment through SIYB training in Lebanon

As part of its sustainable enterprises’ development programme, the ILO is strengthening entrepreneurship and job creation to support Lebanon’s economic recovery through projects funded by the EU, the Netherlands and Sweden.

ILO and QOOT Cluster partner to strengthen market linkages for farmers and agri-food SMEs in Lebanon

Press release

ILO and QOOT Cluster partner to strengthen market linkages for farmers and agri-food SMEs in Lebanon

Hilal: A journey from vulnerability to empowerment
a young repairing appliances

Apprenticeship in Yemen

Hilal: A journey from vulnerability to empowerment

One young man’s life is transformed through a vocational apprenticeship project by the ILO and the Social Development Fund, funded by the EU and Sweden, to empower youth amid the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.