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ILO hosts the 11th Mont Blanc Meeting on the Social and Solidarity Economy in Geneva
The 11th edition of the Mont Blanc Meetings took place on 16 January 2025, at the ILO headquarters in Geneva, welcoming over 70 global SSE leaders, practitioners and advocates.
ADWA’ project
Egypt and ILO launch first labour legal assistance office
Egypt witnessed a milestone event with the inauguration of the country’s first labour legal assistance office, established with support from the ILO.
Social health protection
ILO report urges action to close social health protection gaps for persons with disabilities in Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic...
Despite progress made in expanding social health protection, people with disabilities continue to lack adequate coverage.
Video interview
Why Peak-Level Social Dialogue is key to advance decent work?
The ILO launched recently a flagship report on peak-level social dialogue for economic development and social progress. In this interview, Vera Paquete-Perdigao shares the key findings of this report and explains how can trade unions use effectively...
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Egypt’s Ministry of Justice and ILO launch e-learning platform for judicial training
The e-learning platform marks a significant step toward integrating digital tools into capacity-building for Egypt’s judiciary system.
Interview
2025: What are the challenges and opportunities for the trade union movement?
Luc Triangle, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) shares his insights about the challenges and opportunities for the trade union movement in 2025. Mr Triangle expresses also his expectations from the International...
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New Year 2025: Message of Maria Helena Andre to Unions
As the world is facing multiple challenges such as geopolitical tensions, the urgency of climate change and the growing impact of AI and new technologies in the world work, Maria Helena Andre, shares her insights for the labour movement in 2025.
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ILO initiative empowers young mothers to enter the workforce in the Republic of Moldova
Anastasia Chistol is a young entrepreneur from Chisinau, Moldova. With support from the ILO, she started a home-based creche for children under three, helping young mothers join the labour market.
South Africa's Social and solidarity economy roundtable sparks renewed momentum
Barbados validates its Decent Work Country Programme Diagnostic
Process ensures constituents are well-informed to develop new strategic framework.
High-Level delegation highlights success of ILO's EU-funded ENABLE Project in Beirut
Key stakeholders witness socioeconomic impact of the EU-funded employment-intensive initiatives in the Lebanese capital’s Bourj Hammoud area.
Zambia ratifies the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)
Zambia is the 46th Member State to ratify this convention.
ILO and UN hand-over $12,000 worth of advanced ICT equipment to enhance disability training in Zambia
New initiative launched to promote responsible business conduct and decent work in Lao People's Democratic Republic
ILO and Japan collaborate to strengthen decent work and responsible business practices in Lao People's Democratic Republic, driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Labour migration
Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia Programme advances labour rights for migrant fishers and seafood processing workers
European Union-funded initiative concludes its second phase, delivering significant progress towards decent work in the blue economy.
C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)
A step towards safer workplaces in Armenia: training on violence and harassment for public officials
ILO's two-day training in Armenia equipped public officials with practical tools to address workplace violence and harassment, advancing efforts to ensure safe, respectful work environments.
Wage inequality has decreased in Spain since the beginning of the 21st century
According to the ILO Global Wage Report 2024-25, wage inequality in Spain has declined by 0.6% annually since the early 2000s. Despite this, wage disparities persist, with uneven growth trends globally and slower recovery in advanced economies.
ILO discusses maternity benefits and implications for labour markets in the Arab Gulf countries
Oman hosts workshop to review maternity protection policies and explore improvement opportunities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Social protection
ILO, China and EU convene to set 2025 agenda for advancing universal social protection in China
Uniting forces against child labour: Regional action in Sakarya
Strengthening cooperation and ensuring sustainability to eliminate child labour in seasonal hazelnut farming in Türkiye.
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