News room

June 2023

  1. ILO urges global collaboration for a just transition amid climate change challenges

    26 June 2023

    A new resolution and conclusions concerning a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all were adopted at the International Labour Conference.

  2. ILO experts and trade unions in Central Asia discuss workplace safety in the region

    23 June 2023

    On June 23, 2023 a two-day Regional Conference of Trade Unions of Central Asia on “The role of trade unions in ensuring occupational safety and health and the effective functioning of the labour inspectorate” opened in Astana. It was organized by the Federation of Trade Unions of Kazakhstan under the auspices of the International Labour Organization.

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    International Labour Conference adopts new apprenticeship standard, among other key decisions

    16 June 2023

    The International Labour Conference closed with the adoption of a new recommendation on quality apprenticeships. Delegates also passed resolutions on a just transition and labour protection, as well as adopting the standards report and the programme and budget, and a resolution on Belarus.

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    Let’s bend the arc of history in favour of social justice, says ILO Director-General

    16 June 2023

    At the World of Work Summit, the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, advocated the need for a new social contract driven by solidarity and fairness.

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    ILO launches new strategy to achieve decent work for domestic workers

    15 June 2023

    With the global demand for domestic workers likely to grow, the International Labour Organization steps up action to ensure they have access to decent work.

  6. Uzbekistan ratifies the Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977 (No. 148)

    12 June 2023

  7. Georgian labour authorities visit the European Labour Authority

    12 June 2023

    A study visit of representatives of the Georgian labour authorities to the European Labour Authority (ELA) in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, took place on 12 June 2023, with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

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    Make social justice a priority issue on the global agenda, says ILO Director-General

    05 June 2023

    ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, emphasized the need to build a Coalition for Social Justice to fight growing inequalities, at the opening session of the 111th International Labour Conference.

  9. A week dedicated to Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB)Programme in Georgia

    03 June 2023

    In order to raise awareness of Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Programme and its recent developments and to explore the potential for future partnerships, the International Labour Organization (ILO) brought together potential partner organizations (including UN agencies, embassies, international organisations, government agencies, and private sector representatives) for a promotion event, on 29th May, at Radisson Blu Iveria Tbilisi Hotel.

  10. Azerbaijan ratifies the ILO fundamental Convention concerning occupational safety and health

    02 June 2023