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ILO mission strengthens public–private partnerships to eliminate child labour in agriculture in northern Türkiye

In close cooperation with local authorities, the mission brought together provincial leaders, municipalities, education officials, and private sector partners to advance joint action for decent work and improved livelihoods in seasonal agriculture.

ILO Türkiye advances care economy agenda with ITCILO-led training under UN Joint Programme

A five-day training organized by the ILO Office for Türkiye along with ITCILO under the UN Joint Programme on the Transformative Growth of the Care Economy in Türkiye brought together 40 representatives from government, social partners, and UN...

Türkiye explores the role of cooperatives in an emerging care economy

A dedicated session on the role of care cooperatives under an ILO-UNDP joint initiative highlighted their potential to provide quality care services and decent work opportunities in Türkiye.

Capacity development training for Roma Civil Society Organizations held in Ankara

At a two-day capacity development training organized by the ILO Office for Türkiye for Roma associations, civil society representatives from various provinces of Türkiye received information on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, freedom of...

ILO adopts landmark Convention on biological hazards in the working environment

The International Labour Conference – the annual meeting of the International Labour Organization – also held a first standard-setting discussion on decent work in the platform economy, among other issues.

Domestic Workers' Day

It is time to recognize domestic work as real and valuable work

On the occasion of Domestic Workers' Day, Yasser Hassan, Director of the ILO Office for Türkiye calls for ratifying C189 as a bold and necessary move to close the legal and policy gaps that leave domestic workers unprotected.

World Day against Child Labour

ILO Türkiye calls for renewed commitment and accelerated action to end child labour

On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, Yasser Hassan, Director of the ILO Office for Türkiye urges all stakeholders to renew their commitment and accelerate joint efforts to eliminate child labour in all its forms.

Joint ILO-UNICEF report

Child Labour: Global estimates 2024, trends and the road forward

The ILO-UNICEF 2024 Global Estimates of Child Labour provides an overview of child labour patterns and trends. It also describes the evolving profile of children in child labour, outlines the nature of child labour and where it is concentrated, and...

ILO/UNICEF

Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally

New report shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since start of century, but world fails to reach elimination targets.

Resolution II

Resolution on the status of Palestine in the ILO and participation rights of Palestine in ILO meetings

The ILO’s normative mandate is more relevant than ever, says ILO Director-General

At the opening of the 113th International Labour Conference, Gilbert F. Houngbo emphasized the organization’s strategic role in a changing world of work.

Global employment forecast downgraded by up to 7 million jobs in 2025 amid rising uncertainty

In its latest update of the ILO World Employment and Social Outlook, the ILO identifies geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions as key factors in a weakened economic outlook, leading to slower job growth.

Legal Status of Platform Workers in Türkiye

Workshop on a roadmap for decent work in the platform economy

At the workshop organized in cooperation with the ILO and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, discussions focused on the legal status of digital platform workers and the barriers to their access to decent work.

Refugees' access to decent work

National Tripartite Consultation addresses impact of developments in Syria on Turkish labour market

The ILO Office for Türkiye convened government, employers’ and workers’ organizations to explore the economic and labour market impacts of Syrians under Temporary Protection (SuTP) in Türkiye while promoting decent work for all at the tripartite...

ILO Türkiye provides training support for fair and safe working conditions in delivery sector

The training focused on occupational health and safety and the legal status of delivery workers, aiming to support access to fundamental rights for motorcycle couriers.

Joint study

One in four jobs at risk of being transformed by GenAI, new ILO–NASK Global Index shows

The refined global index of exposure to Generative AI offers policymakers a vital tool for managing the impact on work.

Study Visit to Spain

Türkiye and Spain strengthen cooperation on workplace compliance and social dialogue

Turkish delegation conducts a study visit to exchange best practices in strategic labour inspection, preventive occupational safety and health, and social dialogue.

Workplace compliance culture is strengthening in Türkiye’s metal sector

ILO’s Strategic Compliance Model promotes a more preventive approach in labour inspection.

World Occupational Safety and Health Day 2025 in Türkiye

We need to come together to renew our commitment to occupational safety and health

In a statement delivered for World Occupational Safety and Health Day 2025, Yasser Hassan, Director of ILO Office for Türkiye, highlights Türkiye's commitment to contribute to a national preventative culture of safety and health at work through...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

For a future of work not only smarter, but also safer and healthier

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the ILO Director-General calls to harness technology to create safer, healthier workplaces – while ensuring innovation protects workers' rights and well-being.