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ILO and Canada to Strengthen Occupational Safety and Health in Peru's Agricultural Sector

The project aims to enhance the capacities of the government, employers, and workers to ensure safe and healthy working conditions in a sector critical to the country's economic development. It will focus on the agricultural sector, with a specific...

Social Dialogue

ILO launches initiative for a Just Transition in Cambodia's construction industry

New ILO project supported by the Republic of Korea tackles sector-specific challenges in partnership with government, employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems development in action

The ILO organized a webinar aimed at practitioners and donors engaged in entrepreneurship promotion to exchange insights and experiences on strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and support entrepreneurs to thrive and grow, and create decent...

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ILO Launches GALAB project in Democratic Republic of the Congo to address child labour in cobalt mining sector

Funded by USDOL, the GALAB project builds upon previous efforts and aims to strengthen remediation services for children identified through the Child Labor Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS).

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Agricultural Sector Skills Council celebrates milestones in enhancing Jordan’s workforce and economy

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Labour, ILO, JAEA, and TVSDC mark progress in developing Jordan’s agricultural workforce.

Offside: Marking the Field

ILO concludes project on child labour in Argentina's agricultural sector

Since 2019, and with funding from the U.S. government, this initiative brought together tripartite constituents and key stakeholders to develop knowledge and public policies aimed at preventing and eradicating child labour and protecting adolescent...

Offside: Marking the Field

Contributions to prevent and eradicate child labour and protect adolescent labour in the agricultural sector

A new publication, accompanied by a complementary infographic, presents the comprehensive journey of the ILO Argentina Offside project during the years 2019-2024. Contributions, lessons learned, strategic articulations, achievements and challenges...

Zambia’s energy sector revolution: Private sector drives skills strategy for green innovation and job creation

LUSAKA (ILO News) - Energy sector skills strategy development has taken shape in Zambia with active participation of the private sector, the government and workers, as well as employers’ organizations at a workshop organized by European Union (EU)...

Social Dialogue

ILO launches initiative to strengthen labour dispute resolution in Cambodia

New ILO-Korea Partnership initiative to support Cambodia's capacity for fair labour dispute resolution.

Social dialogue leaders meet to promote social justice in Africa

The 6th regional seminar of the Internationale Francophone du Dialogue Social (IFDS) is bringing together representatives from 19 French-speaking countries in Bujumbura to explore the role of social dialogue in promoting social justice and decent...

Key issues affecting the world of work addressed by ILO Governing Body

The Governing Body endorsed the ILO’s 2026–29 Strategic Plan, recognized the progress of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, and approved key messages for the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development, among other topics.

Employers and trade unions collaborate to improve working conditions

In partnership with the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection (MFLSP), the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU) held a seminar focused on improving working conditions in the coal transportation sector by effectively applying...

Sukti Dasgupta in Chile

Promoting dialogue on inequality and the care economy

PROSPECTS Partnership in Ethiopia

ILO Ethiopia’s Youth Network Committee members recommit to advancing meaningful youth participation

Young leaders from across Ethiopia gathered in Jigjiga for the ILO PROSPECTS Youth Network Committee (YNC) meeting and engaged in awareness sessions and knowledge exchange, reflecting the collective commitment to making youth leaders active...

The ILO participates in Spain's National Congress on Occupational Safety and Health, promoting a safe and healthy working environment

The Director of the ILO Office for Spain, Félix Peinado, spoke on the opening day of the Congress held in A Coruña on November 6 and 7, 2024, organized by Spain's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (INSST).

Labour Migration

Lawyers, NGOs pivotal to providing remedy services for migrant workers

Consultation workshop in Bangkok, Thailand brings together lawyers, NGOs and academia to discuss challenges and solutions in providing better access to remedy for migrant workers to Japan.

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ILO training brings together Jordanian and Palestinian trainers to support SMEs

The Training of Facilitators provides select local professionals with skills to boost entrepreneurship and drive economic growth amid regional challenges.

Skills development in Indonesia

ILO, Manpower Ministry’s Training Centre and Matsushita Gobel Institute strengthen the capacities of human resources in the electronics...

The ILO join forces with relevant partners to strengthen public-private partnership in providing quality trainings and improve workers’ competency according to the needs of the Indonesian electronics industry.

In partnership with UNICEF and the ILO and with funding from the European Union and the Kingdom of Netherlands

The Ministry of Social Affairs announces a new nationally funded emergency cash assistance and the continuation of the National Disability...

G20 Social Summit

G20 Social Summit: Shaping the Future of Work Through Decent Work