May 2014

1. 

   Sweden announces new partnership programme with the ILO

   14 May 2014

   Agreement will provide SEK 100 million (US$ 15.4 million) for the period 2014-15 for initiatives promoting skills and jobs for youth and workers’ rights.

2. 

   Germany signs Declaration of Intent with ILO

   13 May 2014

   Agreement targets work on improving labour standards in global supply chains, creating jobs for young people, eliminating the worst forms of child labour, and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples.