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ILO and FAO warn: Agricultural employment in Latin America remains predominantly informal

New joint report by ILO and FAO highlights that over 80% of jobs in the sector lack formal protections and social security.

ILO and EU partnership boosts safari guide training in Zambia

ILO and EU donate a Toyota Land Cruiser worth USD 46,000 to Nyamaluma College to boost practical safari guide training. This investment strengthens Zambia’s tourism sector, equips youth with industry-relevant skills, and promotes decent work and...

Occupational Safety and Health in the Agricultural Sector

ILO supports agricultural occupational health training in Chongqing Pengshui

Strengthening local capacity to promote decent work and rural revitalization

New ILO guidelines chart path to decent work throughout recycling chains

The ILO has released its first-ever policy guidelines to advance decent work in recycling, offering governments, employers and workers practical steps to improve working conditions, strengthen social protection and support a just transition.

New Vacancies in Kyiv

Vacancy announcement – ILO Country Office for Ukraine is hiring

The International Labour Organization (ILO) invites qualified candidates to apply for three national positions in the ILO Country Office for Ukraine, supporting the implementation of the Decent Work Country Programme (2026–2029).

World AIDS Day 2025

Workplaces close HIV testing gaps in men and drive health and wellness

New International Labour Organization report shows the potential of workplaces in scaling up HIV testing and treatment, particularly for men and those who are normally left behind.

#WorldAIDSDay2025

Strengthening workplace equality during wartime: ILO marks World AIDS Day

On 1 December, the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights the need to continue addressing HIV-related stigma and discrimination and promoting inclusive workplaces across the country. World AIDS Day is a moment to reflect on the values...

International Year of Cooperatives

Social and solidarity economy entities drive resilience in crisis settings

ILO webinar outlines pathways to scale SSE responses to crises through country experience and practical tools

Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP)

Major labour-based public works programme concludes in Jordan, creating 1.7 million working days

Jordan, the ILO, and Germany through KfW Development Bank celebrate the completion of a nine-year collaboration that has become a national milestone in ownership, institutionalisation, and sustainable job creation.

Social and solidarity economy

ILO advances dialogue on SSE and decent work at regional cooperatives seminar in Dominica

The ILO advanced regional dialogue on the Social and Solidarity Economy at the 26–27 November 2025 Dominica cooperatives seminar, contributing technical expertise, strategic guidance, and a shared commitment to strengthening cooperativism and decent...

South Asia–GCC migration corridor

ILO and Sri Lanka expand cooperation on social protection for migrant workers

Sri Lankan tripartite partners identified pathways for cooperation with the ILO STREAM Programme to extend social protection for migrant workers employed in the Gulf.

Strengthening Core Skills Delivery

Technical and Vocational Training (TVT) instructors in Ethiopia gain tools to deliver stronger employability skills

TVT instructors have completed a four-day ILO Core Skills Training in Jimma that strengthened their ability to teach essential employability skills, including communication, problem solving, teamwork, digital literacy and green skills. Through...

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

Enhanced public employment services power skills matching and decent employment opportunities in Cambodia

Decent work

Brazilian coffee unions and cooperatives strengthen safety and health

The ILO Vision Zero Fund promotes training in Minas Gerais to advance safer working conditions for small coffee producers and workers.

UN Climate Conference, Belém

ILO welcomes adoption of Belém political package calling for decent work in just transitions

The agreement reflects international consensus that climate action must be aligned with social justice in order to ensure that workers and communities are not left behind.

Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB)

Entrepreneur turns love of nature into a growing rural business in Bosnia and Herzegovina

With backing from the ILO, Šipovo-based biologist and ornithologist Biljana Topić has channelled her lifelong connection to nature into a promising new business.

Capacity building

ILO concludes transformative 2025 capacity-building webinar series for Caribbean trade unions

The ILO Caribbean Office concludes a series of capacity building webinars that equipped trade unionists with practical tools to strengthen social protection, promote decent work, and advance workers’ rights across the region.

Strengthening UN–Ukraine Partnership for Recovery

ILO joins Government of Ukraine and United Nations in launching Cooperation Framework 2025–2029

The International Labour Organization (ILO) as part of the United Nations Country Team, joined the Government of Ukraine in the official signing of the new United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2025–2029.

Financial literacy

ILO builds capacity of Timor-Leste's trade union confederation and SECoop with financial literacy training

ILO-supported training has equipped Timorese union representatives and cooperative trainers to guide workers and their families toward stronger financial management and security.

National conference launches a new chapter for women in Jordan’s world of work

A three-day national dialogue brings together the government, employers and workers to advance gender equality in Jordan’s economy. The conference highlights key reforms aimed at enhancing women’s economic participation and protection.