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ILO Director-General calls for enhanced international cooperation to address global labour challenges

In statements to the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the Global Coalition for Social Justice as a key initiative to deepen multilateralism and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

ILO PROSPECTS news

PROSPECTS Partners in Ethiopia review achievements and strengthen course ahead

A three-day monitoring evaluation and learning session evaluated PROSPECTS Phase One’s impact in Ethiopia and outlined goals for the program’s next phase, including expanded inclusion.

New ILO-backed AI tool to support Colombia's coffee producers

A new AI chatbot will provide personalized advice to help improve working conditions and competitiveness for Colombia's coffee producers.

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Empowering Timor-Leste’s vanilla farmers through intensive training of trainers on vanilla cultivation

The ILO-EU Agroforestry Skills Project launches an intensive three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) in Aileu Municipality, Timor-Leste to enhance the skills with best practices of vanilla cultivation of farmers, NGO technical staff, and...

The ILO presents at a conference on Cooperatives in Türkiye

Organized by Altınbaş University, the conference discussed the development and future of cooperatives in Turkey. The ILO’s Cooperative, Social and Solidarity Economy Unit participated virtually in the event held on October 11-12, 2024.

Sint Maarten and ILO Caribbean partner to deepen tripartite understanding of freedom of association and social dialogue

Mission included workshop and series of strategic engagements to reestablish presence in country.

Thursday, 24th October 2024, Nairobi-Kenya

Project Launch Event for "Extending Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal Economy in Lao PDR and Kenya and Leveraging...

On October 24th, 2024, the launch event of project "Extending Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal Economy in Lao PDR and Kenya and Leveraging Digital Transformation: through South-South Cooperation" was held in Nairobi,, with...

ILO and AU host second webinar showcasing landmark research on Africa’s Social and Solidarity Economy

On October 8, 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the African Union (AU) hosted a French-language webinar to present the preliminary findings and recommendations of their recent research on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)...

Gender equality

ILO held the 1st Gender and Inclusion Academy in Latin America

The ILO held the 1st Gender and Inclusion Academy in Latin America, bringing together over 130 agents of change from 17 countries. Participants addressed key issues, including gender equality in employment, care policies, gender-responsive climate...

Tripartism and social dialogue

ILO and Azerbaijan – New Horizons for Social Dialogue

The ILO and the Azerbaijan Tripartite Commission for Social and Economic Affairs are set to enhance their collaboration to promote social justice and decent work in the country through enhanced social dialogue.

ILO signals gaps in effectiveness of social dialogue in EU and EU accession candidate countries

At a High-level forum on EU enlargement, the ILO discussed trends in social dialogue, and pointed to some of the challenges EU Member States and EU candidate countries face.

SOLIFEM Project

Celebrating Egypt's sustainable champions for formalization practices

Egyptian leading companies drive formalization and sustainability in their core operations, setting inspiring examples for others to follow.

Media Advisory

ILO Governing Body to hold 352nd Session

The 352nd Session of the ILO's Governing Body will take place in Geneva from 28 October to 7 November. During this session, members will address a wide array of work-related topics and review country-specific situations under the Organization's...

ILO Resolution on Decent Work and the Care Economy moves ahead

Strategies and recommendations contained in the key Resolution on promoting decent work in the care economy were discussed at a high-level webinar convened to mark the UN’s International Day of Care and Support and ahead of consideration by the ILO...

ILO Director-General concludes visit to Colombia

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo ended his first official visit to Colombia after addressing the XXII Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour of the Organization of American States.

In Moldova, unearmarked voluntary funding serves as a catalyst for ILO to extend its reach

ILO Regular Budget Supplementary Account (RBSA) has been instrumental in advancing the goals of the Decent Work Country Programme and has also attracted further support from international development partners, thereby amplifying the overall impact...

Making productivity work for workers: ILO equips Trade Unions to champion fair wages and Decent Work through productivity

Ghanaian trade unions are leading reforms to create a Productivity Ecosystem for the country’s garment and shea processing industries.

Responsible business conduct

Belgium's National Labour Council adopts 2024 national action plan for the promotion of the ILO MNE Declaration

Belgium’s National Labour Council has adopted its 2024 national action plan to promote the ILO MNE Declaration, reinforcing its commitment to responsible business practices for decent work.

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ILO Director-General starts official visit to Colombia emphasizing the importance of effective tripartite social dialogue

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo has begun his first official visit to Colombia with high-level meetings emphasizing the importance of effective tripartite social dialogue.

Celebrating success in Malawi: A Call for action