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AI and digitalization are transforming safety and health at work

A new ILO report unveils opportunities and risks ahead of World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Evidence-Based Policy Making for Decent Work

How to increase labour force participation of women with children aged between 0-3 years in Türkiye?

Executive Summary Although being one of the most important determinants of sustainable development, the labour force participation (LFP) rate of women is lower than men in many OECD countries. Female LFP rate in Türkiye is ranked at the bottom...

Türkiye moves forward in responsible business

A Tripartite Workshop brought together social partners and government representatives to enhance responsible business conduct.

ILO at COP29

From Vision to Practice for a Just Transition for All

A cross-regional policy dialogue on energy, sustainable finance, and enterprises for inclusive policy-making and enhancing NDC ambition, 20-21 November 2024, COP29 ILO Just Transition Pavilion.

International Women's Day

It’s time to recognize and value all women’s work

From homes to hospitals, fields to factories, women are the backbone of our societies and economies. Yet, their contributions often go unrecognized. In this International Women’s Day message, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo underscores the...

Women and the economy: 30 years after the Beijing Declaration

Achieving gender equality in employment rates would take almost two centuries

Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set out an ambitious agenda for equality, women still face significant barriers in the economy, according to a new International Labour Organization brief.

2024 Annual Bulletin / Highlights of Project Activities

Evidence-Based Policy Making for Decent Work

How to improve diagnosis and reporting of work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Türkiye?

Executive Summary This policy brief addresses the pressing issue of improving the diagnosis and reporting of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in Türkiye. The country's significant workforce, coupled with global trends of increasing...

World Day of Social Justice

Social Justice is within our reach, says ILO Director-General

On the World Day of Social Justice, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo calls for ambition, cooperation, and action to promote and safeguard social justice in a rapidly evolving world of work.

ILO Türkiye and partners discuss international standards for the prevention of occupational diseases

The workshop addressed the importance of supporting early diagnosis, preventive approaches and cooperation among stakeholders in preventing occupational diseases, while discussing practical, field-oriented solutions.

Uniting forces against child labour: Regional action in Sakarya

Strengthening cooperation and ensuring sustainability to eliminate child labour in seasonal hazelnut farming in Türkiye.

Uniting forces against child labour: Regional action in Ordu

Strengthening cooperation and ensuring sustainability to eliminate child labour in seasonal hazelnut farming in Türkiye.

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025

Economic recovery is losing steam, new ILO report says

Geopolitical tensions, the rising costs of climate change, and unresolved debt issues are putting labour markets under pressure, according to the International Labour Organization.

Driving change in textile industry: ILO’s sectoral consultation tackles decent work challenges and solutions in Türkiye

Meeting focused on guidance and proactive labour inspection approaches, gathering insights and contributions from stakeholders; challenges and advancing solutions in textile sector addressed.

Case studies in international labour migration statistics

Promoting the use of administrative data sources for international labour migration statistics in Türkiye

This case study highlights how national frameworks in Türkiye, including legislation, interagency coordination, data sharing protocols, and IT systems for secure data sharing, can help create an enabling environment to promote the use of...

Empowering social partners in Türkiye

Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions trained on labour rights and the future of work

The ILO and TÜRK-İŞ joined forces to strengthen the capacity of union leaders and experts on fundamental principles and rights at work, including freedom of association and the evolving world of work.

Elimination of child labour in Türkiye

2024 Steering Committee Meeting held on eliminating child labour in hazelnut harvesting

Training aims enhancing the knowledge and awareness of Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations affiliated union leaders and experts on fundamental labour principles and rights, freedom of association, and the future of work.

Europe and Central Asia Regional Forum

ILO’s Tripartite Regional Knowledge Sharing Forum concludes with commitment to tackle informality, through social dialogue, evidence-based...

Forum stresses strategic partnerships for effective transition to formality.

Europe and Central Asia Regional Forum

Social dialogue, partnerships, institutional strengthening, and advanced digital tools highlighted as critical drivers of formalization

Forum served as a policy debate platform for exchanging knowledge, lessons learned, experiences and practices of ILO constituents addressing the challenge of transition to formality in the region.

International migrants are vital force in the global labour market

International migrants are playing a crucial role in the global economy and made up 4.7 per cent of the total global labour force in 2022, with most employed in high-income countries and in key sectors such as services, notably care provision.