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Just Transition

ILO initiative empowers young women for a greener Moldova

A new ILO initiative introduces young women to  job opportunities  in the green economy.

Collective bargaining and collective agreements in Serbia's private sector

The International Labour Organization’s first comprehensive report on collective bargaining in Serbia’s private sector reveals significant potential for growth and improvement. While only 13 percent of private companies currently have collective...

SCORE Programme results in Albania in 2025

The ILO SCORE Training Programme helps Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) improve working conditions and processes, particularly by mainstreaming gender, promoting decent work, achieving cleaner and more sustainable production patterns, and...

Spain ratifies the ILO Convention on Maternity Protection

Spain is the 45th ILO Member State to ratify Convention No. 183.

Just Transition

ILO launches Green Employment Diagnostic to guide just transition in Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia

The report points out that to ensure a just green transition, building a strong evidence base and social dialogue are essential.

16 days of activism

Bank sector reaffirms its commitment to safe and respectful workplaces in Kyrgyzstan

During the 16 Days of Activism, Eldik Bank carried out technical consultations with the ILO on implementing the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190).

THAMM Plus

Egypt-EU Talent Partnership thrives in tourism and hospitality sectors

During a roundtable discussion to strengthen talent partnerships, the Egypt-EU National Technical Forum launched to promote mobility in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan approves new Social Insurance Law

Uzbekistan has adopted a new Law “On State Social Insurance”, paving the way for a comprehensive system covering maternity, sickness and unemployment benefits. Supported by the ILO through the Global Accelerator, the reform will be progressively...

Report

Review of international experience on protecting rights of domestic workers in selected countries

Many domestic workers, mostly women, face low wages, limited protections and workplace risks. This report explores how selected countries safeguard their rights and promote decent work.

Employers’ and business membership organizations

Montenegrin employers lead the way on just transition with ILO partnership

The Montenegrin Employers’ Federation (MEF) -with support of the ILO- launch a national dialogue on just transition, addressing gaps between climate ambition and private sector capacity.

Just transition

Private sector at the core: Montenegrin employers lead the dialogue on just transition

An ILO-supported assessment highlights limited business consultation, insufficient information, financing constraints, and regulatory uncertainty as key barriers to a just green transition. Strengthening social dialogue and placing employers at the...

RISE for Impact

Tripartite constituents and farmers strengthen capacity on fundamental principles and rights at work and prevention of violence and...

Government, employer, worker representatives and farmers in Jizzakh enhanced skills to promote labour rights, prevent workplace violence and harassment, and support safe, inclusive cotton-growing communities.

UN Task Force meeting in Murcia advances strategic engagement on the social and solidarity economy

The Fifth UNTFSSE Technical Symposium convened Members, Observers, Governments and partners in Murcia to take stock of progress and discuss strategic priorities for the Task Force in the coming two years, while drawing on Murcia’s territorial...

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Empowering Bosnia and Herzegovina’s youth with entrepreneurial skills

By building young people’s entrepreneurial skills, the ILO programme aims to prepare the next generation to thrive in the labour market and contribute to sustainable development. 

Newsletter

An Integrated Model for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Türkiye”...

This newsletter provides information on the activities from May to August 2025 covering a 4-month period of the project “An Integrated Model for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in...

The ILO supports teacher training in digital skills in vocational education in Montenegro

As part of a joint UN project, the ILO is investing in strengthening the integration of digital content and technologies, as well as core employability skills into teaching practices.

Tripartite constituents renew commitment to advancing formal employment in Armenia

ILO tripartite workshop in Yerevan highlights coordinated policies, evidence-based action and social dialogue as key drivers for expanding formal employment in Armenia.

Safety + Health for All

A delegation of the State Labour Inspectorate of Uzbekistan studied Austria’s experience in the functioning of the labour inspection system...

The visit provided practical insights and lessons to help Uzbekistan strengthen workplace safety, labour inspection and employment policies.

Armenia ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

Armenia becomes the 54th Member State to ratify Convention No. 190.

Labour inspection

Kazakhstan strengthens labour inspection capacity in strategic compliance planning

ILO workshop in Astana helped labour inspectors enhance skills in strategic compliance planning and effective resource management.