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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 Macro policies

Opening markets, shaping jobs: The EU-India trade agreement

The EU and India have signed a long-awaited trade agreement which promises to reshape trade, growth, and employment across two of the world’s largest markets. ILO experts Radhicka Kapoor and Kee Beom Kim examine what this means for jobs, wages, and...

ILO constituents and partners strengthen knowledge on the social and solidarity economy to advance social justice

The ILO convened a technical knowledge-sharing event in Turin, bringing together constituents and partners from countries where it has been actively supporting the promotion of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for social justice. Participants...

Institutions for peak-level social dialogue in the Republic of San Marino

A background report

ILO expands Digital Labour Platform Policy Tracker to include collective bargaining agreements

New component offers overview of agreements across countries and sectors as part of ILO’s ongoing efforts to monitor global policy and regulatory developments on digital labour platforms.

Domestic workers

More protection for care workers with the new collective agreement for the domestic work sector

Committee on World Food Security

The ILO highlights evidence-based approaches for decent jobs in agri-food systems

The ILO and partners showcased the power of data to improve livelihoods and ensure that agrifood systems deliver inclusive and sustainable decent work for workers in the sector.

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work in Egypt

Italy brings centuries of expertise to Egypt’s marble and leather sectors

Through multilateral collaborations, Italy is bringing its artisanal expertise to Egypt's industrial sectors to promote productivity and decent work.

ILO introduces new indicators to strengthen labour administration

Validated globally, the tool helps governments improve effectiveness, accountability, and inclusion in line with international labour standards.

Europe charts path for Second World Summit for Social Development 2025

Key European and international stakeholders met in Brussels to outline their expectations and priorities for the upcoming World Social Summit and its follow-up.

Social Dialogue

First summer school on Social Dialogue explores industrial relations and due diligence

Over 60 participants joined the first summer school to exchange perspectives on the future of social dialogue, industrial relations and human rights due diligence.

Gender equality opportunities and challenges in supply chains

Ensuring gender equality across supply chains is not only a matter of fairness—it is also a critical driver of sustainable and inclusive economic growth, according to a new brief released by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Survey findings of unpaid care work in Italy. Key messages

This study presents the results of a survey conducted in 2024 by the ILO Office for Italy and San Marino in collaboration with Federcasalinghe, involving approximately 3,000 caregivers. The analysis explores living and working conditions, the...

Global progress on social justice slowed by persistent inequalities, new ILO report warns

New assessment shows advances in poverty reduction, education and productivity, but progress has stalled in recent years, leaving deep inequalities and eroding trust in institutions.

International Equal Pay Day 2025

Global debate highlights pathways to equal pay

EPIC event on International Equal Pay Day 2025 explored practical solutions to close the gender pay gap.

Railways sector

New ILO recommendations outline principles for a safe, sustainable railways sector

Government, employer and worker representatives adopted a set of measures to promote decent work and safeguard the long-term sustainability of the railways sector.

ILO draws roadmap for sustainable development of Kosovo’s HoReCa sector

The ILO conducted an assessment to map the structure, challenges and opportunities of the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering (HoReCa) sector, outlining a roadmap for inclusive development of one of Kosovo’s most dynamic and promising industries.

ILO and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation support the technical validation of the national convention between the state and...

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.

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.