All publications

Expanding childcare services through women’s entrepreneurship development in Moldova. A case study

In 2023, the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched a pilot initiative in Moldova to address the low labour market participation of women with young children by enhancing access to childcare services. The project, implemented in...

Brief

Achievement of the Strengthening Industrial Relations in Indonesia (SIRI) Project

A summary of the SIRI Project's achievements and results in Indonesia.

Guide

Trade unions and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

The ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ILO-ACTRAV) has, through a dedicated programme, supported the effective participation of trade unions in climate change debates to promote and implement a just transition for workers through Nationally...

Brief

Navigating the ESG Alphabet Soup

This brief provides a clear overview of the key definitions, concepts, and terminology related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. Designed for employer and business membership organizations and their members, it serves as a...

Insights from evidence, No. 3

Advancing disability inclusion: How the ILO is promoting equal opportunities and participation for persons with disabilities through...

Ensuring the equal rights and participation of persons with disabilities is a fundamental part of the ILO’s mandate to advance social justice. Evidence from over 200 evaluation reports presented in this paper can help ILO practitioners, governments,...

Responsible business practices

Decent work and responsible business practices in the Philippine aquaculture sector

A research analysis on decent work and responsible business practices in the aquaculture sector in the Philippines.

Final Communique

Continental Consultation on the Draft Model Law on Labour Migration in Africa

From 16–18 June 2025 in Nairobi, the Pan-African Parliament, in collaboration with the ILO, AUC, and key partners, convened a landmark consultation to refine the Draft Model Law on Labour Migration. With the participation of parliamentarians, AU and...

Bonded labour

Analysis of situation of the freed-Haliyas in Karnali Province of Nepal

Despite the 2008 abolition of the Haliya system, many freed families continue to face poverty, exclusion, and discrimination, with rehabilitation efforts still falling short. This report by the ILO Nepal, with support from the Purple Foundation,...

Social protection

Coordination mechanisms between social protection and occupational health services in Viet Nam

This publication provides an overview of the existing coordination mechanisms between Viet Nam’s national social protection system and the national occupational health services system, while also highlights the current gaps that need to be...

Adapt-Mitigate-Thrive (AMT) Diagnostic for Serbia’s e-waste sector

This report provides a comprehensive overview of Serbia’s e-waste sector, analyzing key processes and stakeholders, and offers targeted policy recommendations to support a just transition for MSMEs and their workers — anchored in the principles of...

Decent work

Guyana Decent Work Country Programme 2025-2030

This DWCP was developed through the close cooperation of the ILO’s Decent Work Team (DWT) for the Caribbean and a wide range of national stakeholders led by a specialist Sub-Committee of the National Tripartite Committee (NTC). This included...

Policy Brief

Platform Work Associations and the Platform Workers Act in Singapore

This policy brief outlines Singapore’s journey towards greater protections for platform workers. It expounds on the role played by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and other Associations in working with tripartite partners to advocate for...

Key publications

Employment in investments

This brochure highlights a select number of knowledge products (publications, reports, guidelines, among others) produced by the Employment in investments Branch of the ILO Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department (EMPLOYMENT).

Key publications

Employment, labour markets and youth

This brochure highlights a select number of knowledge products (publications, reports, guidelines, among others) produced by the Employment, labour markets and youth Branch of the ILO Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department...

Key publications

Skills and Employability

This brochure highlights a select number of knowledge products (publications, reports, guidelines, among others) produced by the Skills and Employability Branch of the ILO Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department (EMPLOYMENT).

Case study

The Paraguayan Industrial Union Case Study

This case study explores how the Unión Industrial Paraguaya (UIP) is promoting responsible business conduct and advancing the green transition in Paraguay. Through strategic public-private dialogue and the development of tailored tools and training,...

Training aid

Exploring the gig economy: Challenges and opportunities (slide deck)

This resource is part of the toolkit “Exploring the gig economy: challenges and opportunities”. It can be used as a stand-alone resource by individuals looking to find out more about working in the gig economy, or as part of awareness-raising...

Self-guided resource

Exploring the gig economy: Challenges and opportunities (booklet)

This resource is part of the toolkit “Exploring the gig economy: challenges and opportunities”. It can be used as a stand-alone resource by individuals looking to find out more about working in the gig economy, or as part of awareness-raising...

Labour migration

Policy brief on Nepal’s labour migration governance through business and human rights perspective

As efforts grow to protect migrant workers and address human rights in global supply chains, the links between labour migration, business practices, and human rights are more important than ever. This joint policy brief offers a snapshot of labour...

Joint ILO-UNICEF report

Child Labour: Global estimates 2024, trends and the road forward

The ILO-UNICEF 2024 Global Estimates of Child Labour provides an overview of child labour patterns and trends. It also describes the evolving profile of children in child labour, outlines the nature of child labour and where it is concentrated, and...