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Harnessing AI for better healthcare and decent work in Indonesia
The sixth ILO AI and the world of work forum explore how AI can transform healthcare delivery, support the health workforce and expand access to services without leaving vulnerable workers behind.
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BEPZA and ILO commit to a permanent injury scheme for EPZ workers
The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority and the International Labour Organisation have renewed their pledge to launch a permanent Employment Injury Scheme for workers in export processing zones by 2027, striving to set a new milestone in...
Employers and Business Membership Organizations (EBMO)
Thai employers strengthen workplace action on violence and harassment
Training of trainers’ programme on violence and harassment at work was launched in partnership with the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand (ECOT).
Labour mobility
Kiribati and Vanuatu strengthen labour mobility through South-South learning exchange
Peer learning between Pacific nations supports the creation of Kiribati’s first Overseas Worker Resource Centre and strengthens protections for migrant workers.
ILO/China Partnership Programme
Equipment donation strengthens skills development at Lao Polytechnic College
ILO/China Partnership Programme supports collaboration between Chinese and Lao institutions.
Workers’ rights and gender equality drive new phase of Union Power project in Jordan
Renewed partnership between the ILO and the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions aims to strengthen workers’ rights, women’s and youth empowerment, and gender-responsive collective bargaining.
EU-funded ILO PROSPER Project on track
PROSPER demonstrates steady progress and strategic alignment
The PROSPER Project Steering Committee finalized all 15 target communities, advanced skills training, and strengthened alignment with national and EU-funded initiatives.
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.
ILO programme helps strengthen India's social security system
Initiative builds institutional capacity on governance, service excellence and actuarial practice for one of India's largest social insurance institutions.
Global Accelerator
ILO training strengthens employment counselling in Uzbekistan
Employment counsellors from four regions completed interactive ILO training, strengthening interviewing and assessment skills across public employment services in Uzbekistan.
Formalization of the Informal Economy Project (Phase II)
Mongolia launches upgraded digital platform to support formalization
Developed with ILO support,, the upgraded e-Business.mn 2.0 platform will make it easier for informal businesses and workers to access public services and transition to the formal economy.
Kazakhstan builds capacity to investigate workplace accidents
An ILO webinar brought together more than 50 representatives of government, employers and workers to strengthen workplace accident investigation and improve occupational safety and health in Kazakhstan.
Menopause at work: addressing productivity loss, talent retention and gender equality
657 million women at work face menopause, costing billions in lost productivity and pushing experienced talent out of jobs. A recent ILO webinar reveals why action is critical for economic performance and equality.
Social Security
Sri Lanka: Employers submit roadmap to strengthen governance of social security institutions
The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), with support from ILO ACTEMP and ITC-ILO, has presented a roadmap for strengthening governance of Sri Lanka’s social security institutions. Recent government reform proposals reflect key themes advanced...
Advance decent work and social justice
Thailand and ILO reaffirm partnership to advance decent work and social justice
World Refugee Day 2026
ILO marks 10 years of Guiding Principles on refugee labour market access
New publications released ahead of World Refugee Day (20 June) highlight lessons learned and practical approaches to implementing the Principles across diverse national contexts.
ILO and Uzbekistan trade unions discuss social insurance
The ILO and the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan exchanged views on implementing the new Social Insurance Law and strengthening social protection.
Azerbaijan explores ratification of Maritime Labour Convention
ILO supports Azerbaijan in advancing discussions on possible ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
Global Accelerator
Uzbekistan advances social protection statistics
ILO workshop brought together national institutions to strengthen social protection data and improve evidence-based policymaking in Uzbekistan.
Minimum wage
ILO welcomes Telangana’s first comprehensive minimum wage fixation since state formation
Wage increase expected to benefit more than 9.2 million workers and strengthen evidence-based wage setting in India’s youngest state.
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