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Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Víctor Meseguer Sánchez, Deputy Director General of Abacus Cooperative

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy (SSE)....

UNTFSSE welcomes African Union and Social Enterprise World Forum

The 51st regular meeting of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) marked significant milestones in expanding global reach and fostering collaboration. With the inclusion of the African Union as member...

C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

ILO expands support to the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for implementation of Convention No. 190

The ILO continues to support the Government of Kyrgyzstan in implementing ILO Convention No. 190 by launching the “Preventing and eradicating violence and harassment at work” capacity building programme for public officials.

EU conference highlights cooperative contributions to industrial transformation

On March 18, 2025, the ILO participated in the European Commission conference on “Fostering Europe’s Prosperity and Industrial Transformation: Cooperatives as Drivers of Change”.

ILO calls for enhanced active labour market policies and public employment services in the run-up to Armenia’s major social assistance...

Strengthening labour market integration for vulnerable groups is a key priority as Armenia prepares for major social assistance reforms, with a focus on advancing active labour market policies and enhancing public employment services.

Occupational and qualification standards

Employer engagement strengthens vocational education in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Aligning vocational education with labour market demands remains a significant challenge in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The EU4Education and Employment project, implemented by the ILO with EU funding, aims to address this issue by fostering employer...

Safety + Health for All

Strengthening occupational safety and health in Uzbekistan: key tripartite discussions

The ILO facilitates tripartite discussions in Uzbekistan to validate OSH priorities, identify legislative gaps, and promote improved data reporting and compliance.

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.

Beneficiary story

New childcare facility empowers working women in Ukraine

Veronika Boloban, founder of the Kids Hub children’s centre and ILO grantee from Bila Tserkva, Ukraine has created a space where children feel comfortable, cosy and safe while their mothers can pursue their careers.

The Gender Pay Gap in Uzbekistan: Recent Trends and Policy Implications

Montenegrin Employers Federation celebrates CSR excellence on World Day of Social Justice

On February 20, the Montenegrin Employers Federation (MEF), in collaboration with the ILO, marked the World Day of Social Justice with a high-profile event attended by government officials, business leaders, and partners. The gathering highlighted...

Digitalization

Tripartite dialogue in Kazakhstan explores the impact of emerging technologies on decent work

ILO staff from across the subregion, Regional Office, the International Training Centre of the ILO and tripartite constituents exchange views on digital transformation, skills development and policy responses.

Cyprus ratifies the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Cyprus is the 49th Member State to ratify this convention.

ILO supports Kazakhstan in advancing occupational safety and health through tripartite dialogue

The ILO seminar in Astana brought together the Government officials, employers and workers to discuss key international labour standards on occupational safety and health and their implementation in Kazakhstan. The event aimed to strengthen social...

EU unveils platform to boost proximity and social economy’s role in green and digital transition

ILO delivered a keynote at the inauguration of the new EU platform dedicated to enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building within the proximity and social economy ecosystem.

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Guido Schwarzendahl, CEO of Bauverein Halle & Leuna eG, and President of Cooperative Housing International

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)....

Policy Brief

Social dialogue for the governance of labour migration

This policy brief explores the role of social dialogue in the governance of labour migration. It examines how tripartite and bipartite social dialogue, cooperation and action have contributed to the development and implementation of rights-based and...

Child and forced labour

Successful presentation on independent monitoring of 2024 cotton harvest held in Tashkent

Government representatives, employers, trade unions, and civil society gathered in Tashkent to review findings from independent monitoring of the 2024 cotton harvest, reaffirming Uzbekistan’s commitment to tackling labour rights violations and...

ILO supports designing public works programmes for sustainable employment in Armenia

A high-level discussion brought together policymakers, social partners, and experts to explore how public works programmes can support Armenia’s labour market reforms, promote sustainable employment, and reduce poverty.

Global Social Partners’ Academy

Employers’ organizations prepare to navigate emerging labour market trends through collective bargaining 

Representatives from Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) in Moldova, Montenegro, and Serbia participated in the Global Social Partners’ Academy from November 25 to 29, 2024 at the ITCILO in Turin, Italy. The Academy focused on...