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Op-ed

International Domestic Workers' Day reminds us: their rights matter!

To mark the Domestic Workers Day, the ILO DWT/CO for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Director, Mikhail Pouchkin and the UN Women Country Representative in Georgia and Liaison for the South Caucasus, Kaori Ishikawa jointly authored this OpEd.

International conference in Yerevan calls for stronger global commitment to social justice

The Yerevan conference marked another step in advancing the ILO’s Global Coalition for Social Justice, with the Organization reaffirming its commitment to inclusive labour markets and decent work for all.

Workers' rights

A joint project from the ILO and German development agency GIZ improved access to grievance mechanisms for workers in supply chains of EU...

Improvements include better business practices through earlier risk mitigation, a shift toward greater corporate accountability, and more transparent and effective labour rights protections across supply chains.

World Day Against Child Labour

“Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: Let’s speed up efforts!” – World Day Against Child Labour celebrated in Sirdarya Region,...

International Labour Standards

Belgium ratifies the Minimum Wage Fixing Convention and the Work in Fishing Convention

Belgium becomes the 56th country to ratify Convention No. 131 and the 24th country to ratify Convention No. 188.

Workers' rights

Labour rights in Europe record worst score since launch of ITUC Rights Index

The latest edition of the Global Rights Index from the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) highlights concerns about the narrowing of democratic space for trade union action and civil society engagement.

With EU/ILO support, Moldova’s National Employment Agency receives vehicles and IT equipment to enhance mobility and accessibility of...

The National Employment Agency (ANOFM) has received three modern vehicles, IT equipment and office furniture within an institutional strengthening effort aimed at bringing employment services closer to citizens.

Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank Forum

ILO highlights transformative power of the social and solidarity economy at a global forum in Spain

The ILO participated in the first Forum of the Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank (ASETT), emphasizing the role of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in contributing to decent work, social justice, and inclusive development. It...

Rise for Impact

Uzbek cotton farmers build skills in management, negotiation and labour rights

Practical ILO workshop boosts sustainable farming, financial planning and legal awareness across cotton-growing communities in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh and Syrdarya regions.

Occupational safety and health (OSH)

Transition to risk-oriented approach and new social protection model in Kazakhstan

Representatives from the Government, workers’ and employers’ organizations joined the ILO tripartite workshop in Astana to explore practical reforms to Kazakhstan’s occupational risk assessment system and social protection model, aiming to shift...

Decent Work Country Programme

Republic of Moldova and ILO sign new agreement to advance decent work

The Government of Moldova, together with workers' and employers’ organizations, has partnered with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to launch a new Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for the period 2025-2027.

Better Work Programme

Uzbek delegation explores Cambodia’s garment sector reforms

Uzbekistan delegation studies Cambodia’s best practices in developing the textile industry, with a focus on tripartite governance and fruitful collaboration with workers and industry actors.

Country brief

Care at work in the Republic of Moldova

Tripartism and social dialogue

Azerbaijan moves toward strengthened social dialogue with ILO support

Through a focused seminar and institutional review, tripartite constituents laid the foundation for a strategic action plan to enhance social dialogue and the role of the Tripartite Commission.

Impact story

Knitting through uncertainty: How an ILO grant boosted a hosiery business from Eastern Ukraine

When the war forced the Rubizhne Hosiery Manufactory team to flee the Luhansk region in Ukraine, they lost everything: equipment, premises, and raw materials. Yet through support from partners, and through grant assistance from the ILO and others,...

Programme to support the transition to the labour market of women on childcare leave

This document examines women’s transition from childcare leave back into Moldova’s labour market. It reviews maternity, paternity and parental leave policies alongside childcare, social protection, gender equality and employment frameworks, and...

ILO Guidance Note

Unlocking more and better jobs: Integrating sustainable enterprises for a just transition in Nationally Determined Contributions

This note provides guidance on integrating sustainable enterprises for a just transition in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It is intended for specialists promoting sustainable enterprises, as well as representatives of governments and...

Decent Work Country Programme Republic of Moldova 2025-2027

The new Decent Work Country Programme for Moldova is a result of tripartite consultations on ILO support in Moldova for the period 2025–27. They outline a medium-term plan that guides the work of the ILO in accordance with priorities and objectives...

Gender equality takes centre stage at Baku Conference

The ILO Conference highlighted the urgent need to close gender gaps in the workplace and accelerate gender-responsive reforms in the transition to a just and inclusive economy.

Safety + Health for All

OSH Week 2025 in Uzbekistan spotlights innovation, digitalization and a culture of prevention

A nationwide push for smarter, safer work environments driven by creating preventive culture through innovation, solidarity and remembrance.