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Convention 102

Burundi steps up on convention No. 102

BUJUMBURA (ILO News) – Burundi is taking a further step towards strengthening its social protection system by holding a tripartite workshop, on 14 and 15 April 2026 in Bujumbura, dedicated to the International Labour Organisation’s Convention No....

Podcast

How dialogue is steering Thailand’s auto manufacturing future

In this episode of the ILO’s Future of Work podcast, Georg Leutert of IndustriALL Global Union and Sathirayuth (Max) Sangsuwan of AutoAlliance Thailand explore how responsible business conduct – built on trust, transparency and dialogue – can help...

A woman entrepreneur drives green growth and job creation in Indonesia

In Indonesia, with support from the ILO, one woman entrepreneur is turning tradition into a growing business that creates jobs and promotes sustainable practices.

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Measuring the social and solidarity economy: Insights from Costa Rica’s experience

Mario Durán Fernández, National Director of Social and Solidarity Economy at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, shares insights on challenges and key aspects in advancing reliable and comparable statistics on the social and solidarity...

Migrant Workers Gain a Voice in South Sudan's Trade Union Movement

Thousands of migrant workers in South Sudan build homes, staff hotels, and trade in local markets. Most have no union to turn to. That is starting to change.

skills, talent, youth employment

ILO champions youth employment at Sanaa festival 2026

The International Labour Organization (ILO) participated in the Sanaa Festival 2026, a dynamic platform that brought together young people, artists, entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, and policymakers to explore opportunities for...

Blog

Lasting shocks from the Middle East crisis: Emerging risks for the world of work

Beyond its human toll, the Middle East crisis is hitting jobs, incomes, and working conditions worldwide. Early action is critical to protect labour markets, especially for vulnerable workers, small businesses, and low-income households.

South Sudan Journalists Strengthened their Capacities to Report on Labour Migration with Depth and Accuracy

Labour migration in South Sudan is under-reported, often misunderstood, and rarely told from the perspective of the migrant workers themselves. A media roundtable in Juba aimed to change the starting point.

Cooperatives create new livelihood pathways for informal workers in India

A cooperative approach to enterprise development could unlock opportunities and deliver decent work, particularly in the care sector in Bihar, India.

South Sudan Employers Validate Roadmap for Fairer Labour Market

South Sudan's employers have a new five-year plan. This time, labour migration and worker protection are at the centre of it.

Financial literacy

New business skills, new hope: Returning Timorese migrants transform their lives

The ILO equips returning migrants in Timor‑Leste with business and financial skills to create opportunities, support families and contribute to reducing unemployment.

Impact story

Social protection services reach informal workers in Changamwe, Kenya

In Mombasa, a social protection fair is helping informal economy workers access essential services, demonstrating how outreach initiatives can improve coverage and inclusion.

Impact story

From invasive species to opportunity: ILO supports jobs and land restoration in Kenya

This video highlights how the ILO’s PROSPECTS programme, in partnership with the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and Turkana County Government, is transforming a major environmental challenge into an opportunity for decent work and...

Local employment partnerships

Young veterinarian turns his dream into a thriving business and career in Bosnia and Herzegovina

After completing the ILO’s “Start and Improve Your Business” training, Srđan Todorović opened up a clinic to provide essential veterinary services to his community.

Youth employment

From awareness to action: Enhanced capacity for Vietnamese youth for decent work and green jobs

More than 200 young people strengthened their knowledge and skills on decent work, green jobs and behaviour change communication through a dynamic training series.

Employment services and South-South Cooperation

Counsellors help Indonesians gain quality jobs

Public employment counsellors put training and life experiences to use, helping Indonesians find decent work at home and abroad.

International Women’s day

ILO Pretoria hosts dialogue on women in leadership in the world of work

A dialogue on International Women’s Day dialogue brought together women leaders from across Southern Africa to share experiences, address barriers to leadership, and identified practical actions to advance gender equality in the world of work.

Child labour

ILO strengthens cooperatives to help eliminate child labour in Kenya’s tea and coffee supply chains

In March 2026, the ILO's ACCEL Africa project funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands trained 52 local trainers across key tea and coffee counties. By building institutional capacity and embedding child labour prevention into...

PROSPECTS Impact

Young refugees and Ethiopians turn skills into thriving businesses with ILO support

Young refugees and host community members in Addis Ababa are gaining access to skills development, employment opportunities, finance and market linkages through the ILO-supported Youth-to-Youth Fund (Y2YF), implemented under the PROSPECTS programme...

Youth employment

How young people in Viet Nam are building pathways to decent work

Three young Vietnamese navigate barriers to decent work and find their footing through the support of Viet Nam Youth Network for Decent Work and Green Jobs, supported by the ILO-Korea Partnership Programme.