News from projects funded by the EU

Social protection

Building stronger labour journalism to inform Viet Nam's future of work

An ILO initiative is strengthening journalists’ capacity to report on labour, wages and social protection, supporting more informed public dialogue as Viet Nam’s world of work continues to evolve.

Honduras Shows a “Red Card” to Child Labour and Strengthens Measures in the Coffee Sector

The International Labor Organization (ILO), in coordination with stakeholders in the coffee sector, local authorities, and development partners, commemorated the World Day Against Child Labour in Honduras with a national event held in San Juan,...

METI project empowers trade unions to shape inclusive trade and investment policies in Jordan

ILO–EU initiative brings Jordanian workers’ representatives into dialogue on employment-centred trade and investment reforms that support decent work and inclusive growth.

Y-NEET project

Southern Mediterranean countries explore new pathways for young people not in employment, education or training to reconnect with...

Through regional peer learning and practical exchanges in Catalonia, representatives from ministries and public employment services across the Southern Mediterranean explored approaches to better reach, support and engage young people not in...

Civil society organizations strengthen cross-border protection for women migrant workers and children in South-East Asia

While trafficking and exploitative recruitment operate across borders, protection efforts often remain fragmented. The PROTECT Regional Civil Society Forum, organized by the ILO in collaboration with UN Women, UNICEF and UNODC, brought frontline...

Labour migration

Thailand strengthens capacity of early-career labour inspectors to better protect workers in hard-to-reach sectors

Labour inspectors gained practical skills to strengthen worker protection and address forced labour risks in fishing, agriculture and domestic work.

Labour migration

Regional effort drives stronger labour protection for migrant fishers in tuna supply chains

Stakeholders from South-East Asia and the Pacific identified priority actions on fair recruitment, grievance mechanisms and labour-sensitive inspections.

From Work to School: Nigeria Takes a Major Step to Protect Millions of Children

New National Child Labour Policy and Action Plan 2026–2030 aims to reduce hazardous child labour, strengthen institutions, and help millions of children stay safe, learn, and thrive.

East and Horn of Africa Labour Attachés Strengthen Capacity to Advance Rights-Based Labour Migration Agreements

Strengthening the capacity of Labour Attachés and Consular Officials from the East and Horn of Africa to negotiate, implement, and monitor rights based bilateral labour migration agreements and better protect migrant workers in Gulf destination...

Child Labour

Uganda strengthens community response to child labour

In Kalungu District, the CLEAR Supply Chains has successfully supported and strengthened an informal child protection structure to identify, monitor and resolve child labour in coffee producing communities. A total of 122 para-social workers were...

Social protection

ILO supports capacity building and social dialogue to strengthen social protection in Timor-Leste

The ILO training programme brings together stakeholders in Timor-Leste to expand social security coverage and strengthen protection for workers in the informal economy.

Domestic workers

Thailand pilots strategic compliance planning to strengthen protection for domestic workers

A new strategic compliance planning approach, developed by Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare with support from the ILO through the EU-funded PROTECT project, is helping strengthen protection for domestic workers from reactive...

News

EU Director visits Timor-Leste Agroforestry Programme, highlights growing opportunities for farmers

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU) are partnering to deliver agroforestry skills training for employment, climate resilience and economic diversification in Timor-Leste.

ILO-EU Ghana-Zambia exchange mission strengthens skills development partnership

Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Permanent Secretary, Mr. Zechariah Luhanga praised Zambia–Ghana collaboration in skills development, highlighting its role in strengthening TVET, boosting employability, and supporting economic growth, during...

Three Stann Creek communities sign on to PROSPER Partnership

The first three of 15 partner communities formalize commitment as the EU-funded ILO PROSPER project moves from planning to implementation.

Trade for Decent Work Project in Mongolia - Phase 2

#EndChildLabour campaign organized in Darkhan city reaches more than 20,000 people online in a single day

The International Labour Organization, through the European Union funded “Trade for Decent Work” project, organized a public awareness campaign on the elimination of child labour during the “Europe Day–2026” event held in Darkhan city in...

Responsible electronics

ILO and Viet Nam's commerce chamber launch initiative to advance responsible business practices in electronics sector

New 2026–27 programme brings together up to 50 electronics suppliers nationwide for training, peer learning, and multi-stakeholder dialogue

Social protection

China strengthens capacity on long-term care administration through joint training

Tripartite partners exchange good practices on OSH policies

A subregional workshop in Turin brought together tripartite partners from Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia to discuss national occupational safety and health policies and labour inspection mechanisms.

Turkmenistan advances dialogue on social protection

The ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank held consultations in Ashgabat on the results of the Core Diagnostic Instrument (CODI) social protection system assessment and next steps to strengthen social protection in Turkmenistan.