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Empowering women in business with skills in labour and decent work in Malawi
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Skills development

Empowering women in business with skills in labour and decent work in Malawi

The ILO’s Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP), in collaboration with other ILO units, organized a workshop in Malawi to promote collaboration between the Employers Association of Malawi (ECAM) and the National Association for Women in...

Training on TVET institution management and improvement to promote agroforestry products in Timor-Leste
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Training on TVET institution management and improvement to promote agroforestry products in Timor-Leste

The International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), under the European Union-funded Agroforestry Skills for Employment and Resilience Project, recently held a transformative five-day workshop on Technical and Vocational Education and Training...

ILO research explores private sector perspectives on business resilience in small island developing states
The Commonwealth Business Forum gets underway with a ceremonial opening.

Business resilience in the Pacific and Caribbean

ILO research explores private sector perspectives on business resilience in small island developing states

Businesses across the Pacific and Caribbean need to deal with adversity, withstand shocks and continuously adapt to disruption and crises caused by multiple risks, ranging across economic, social, political, health and environmental hazards.

ILO working to adapt Business and Human Rights guidelines for India's automotive and readymade garments sectors
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ILO working to adapt Business and Human Rights guidelines for India's automotive and readymade garments sectors

The ILO Promotes the Practice of Lean Manufacturing at Garment Factories in Ghana
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The ILO Promotes the Practice of Lean Manufacturing at Garment Factories in Ghana

With introduction of new methodologies and processes in the production of lean for garment factories, the ILO is committed to supporting garment factories in Ghane to eliminate waste thereby increasing productivity. 

Kenya extends Haba Haba savings scheme to refugees and hosts
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Kenya extends Haba Haba savings scheme to refugees and hosts

Designed for flexible savings for old age, the Haba Haba savings scheme launched by Kenya’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) addresses key challenges refugees face, promoting economic inclusion, stability, resilience and facilitating access to...

Mongolian labour inspectors equipped to address forced labour

Mongolian labour inspectors equipped to address forced labour

In collaboration with the Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Protection of Mongolia, the ILO Bridge-II project organized a three-day training on forced labour for labour inspectors. The Bridge-II project is funded by USDOL.

The Soubré Regional employment fair: An opportunity for decent work and the eradication of child labour in Côte d’Ivoire
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The Soubré Regional employment fair: An opportunity for decent work and the eradication of child labour in Côte d’Ivoire

As part of efforts to promote decent employment for young people and combat child labour, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) organized "BARA", the Regional Job Fair, from October 31 to...

Suriname tripartite partners strengthen negotiation skills in partnership with ILO Caribbean
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Suriname tripartite partners strengthen negotiation skills in partnership with ILO Caribbean

Initiative marks substantial advancement in national commitment to green job growth.

The World Chocolate Fair: an opportune showcase to exhibit and promote Haiti’s exquisite cocoa
Le Salon mondial du Chocolat : une vitrine opportune pour exposer et valoriser l’exquis cacao d’Haïti

The World Chocolate Fair: an opportune showcase to exhibit and promote Haiti’s exquisite cocoa

From October 30 to November 3, 2024, Haitian cocoa will be proudly represented at the 29th edition of the Salon Mondial du Chocolat to be held in Paris, Porte de Versailles, the world’s largest event dedicated to chocolate and cocoa

Second phase of Responsible Business Conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean project launched

RBCLAC project

Second phase of Responsible Business Conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean project launched

The second phase of the Responsible Business Conduct project in Latin America and the Caribbean was launched to foster sustainable and inclusive growth across nine countries. Running through 2028, this phase will promote responsible business aligned...

Spain announces the creation of a focal point on the ILO MNE Declaration
Encuentro sobre la declaración MNE de la OIT-2

Spain announces the creation of a focal point on the ILO MNE Declaration

First Tripartite Meeting Held on the ILO MNE Declaration: “Advancing Social Dialogue, Multinational Enterprises, and Labor Rights.”

Care Work and Care Jobs: Prerequisites for Decent Work and Social Justice
Ms Tania Khan Additional Secretary, Ministry of Women and Children Affairs speaking at the event.

Care economy

Care Work and Care Jobs: Prerequisites for Decent Work and Social Justice

Career fair supported by the ILO promotes inclusive and decent work for all in Cambodia
National Career and Productivity Fair 2024

Employment promotion

Career fair supported by the ILO promotes inclusive and decent work for all in Cambodia

The Annual National Career and Productivity Fair 2024 returns, offering over 60,000 job opportunities for Cambodia’s youth and vulnerable groups.

Regional forum promotes dialogue on trade, responsible business conduct and decent work
Group photo - Launch ceremony of RCB Project Phase 2 - Latin America

Latin America

Regional forum promotes dialogue on trade, responsible business conduct and decent work

In Santiago, Chile, representatives from governments, businesses, unions, and civil society engaged in dialogue on the role of trade in promoting decent work and sustainability. Organized by the ILO and ECLAC, the Forum highlighted the importance of...

Unpaid care work prevents 708 million women from participating in the labour market
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Unpaid care work prevents 708 million women from participating in the labour market

Care responsibilities are excluding and holding back millions of women worldwide from taking paid employment, and with climate and demographic changes on course to increase the demand for care, measures to support the care economy are urgently...

Australia ratifies all fundamental Conventions and Convention No. 191 enters into force
Ratification ceremony of Conventions Nos. 187 and 191 on 29 October 2024: Ms Amanda Gorely, Australian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO.

International Labour Standards

Australia ratifies all fundamental Conventions and Convention No. 191 enters into force

Australia has ratified ILO Convention No. 187, completing ratification of all 10 fundamental ILO conventions. Australia is the 2nd Member State to ratify Convention No. 191, meaning it will now enter into force.

Yemeni Experts Complete ILO-Supported Damage Assessment and Reconstruction Training
The Sana’a Chamber of Commerce after it was destroyed due to the conflict in Yemen, Al-Hasaba, Sana’a.

Yemeni Experts Complete ILO-Supported Damage Assessment and Reconstruction Training

ILO’s comprehensive Damage Assessment and Reconstruction Training empowers thirty Yemeni experts and equips them with vital skills to enhance national resilience and oversee recovery efforts.

Guyana tripartite partners complete Decent Work Country Diagnostic and advance towards finalization of next DWCP
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Guyana tripartite partners complete Decent Work Country Diagnostic and advance towards finalization of next DWCP

Activities focused on comprehensive analysis national of labour landscape.

ILO report highlights digitalization advances in employment injury insurance administration in Asia
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Social Protection

ILO report highlights digitalization advances in employment injury insurance administration in Asia

New report showcases how digital platforms are revolutionizing employment injury insurance, expanding coverage for millions of informal workers and small businesses across Asia.