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ILO India Director interacts with unions on women workers' rights

They discussed key issues such as minimum wages, working conditions in MNE supplier factories, migrant workers' social protection, proposed changes in working time, privatization, and outsourcing.

ILO Deepens Collaboration to Address Child Labour In Cocoa And Gold Mining Supply Chains In Ghana

The International Labour Organization (ILO), Ghana Trade Union Congress (TUC), and its affiliate General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) and Ghana Mining Workers Union (GMWU) partner to accelerate the fight against child labour in cocoa and gold...

EU-STREIT Project in Papua New Guinea

Paving the future: How the Yawasoro-Niewanjie Road rejuvenates lives and livelihoods in rural Papua New Guinea

A rehabilitated road in rural Papua New Guinea has transformed lives and livelihoods, improving access to essential services and creating new economic opportunities for the community. The once-impassable route has now become a lifeline for mothers,...

Trafficking in persons

Ministries of Women and Labor in Peru Unite for the Economic Integration of Trafficking Survivors

With technical assistance from the ILO, the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations and the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion conducted the inaugural Fair of Services of the Employability Route. This event was designed to support the...

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ILO hosts virtual validation workshop on the future of seafarers in Pacific Island Countries

Global Accelerator

Roadmap development for decent work, social protection in the Philippines

National government and UN agencies convene to develop a roadmap in the Philippines for the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.

An ILO Congressional Briefing in collaboration with Congressman Brad Sherman

Confronting and Eradicating Forced Labour at the United States Capitol

ILO, Iraq’s Ministry of Planning and the national partners conclude a consultative workshop on promoting decent work in public works...

This workshop was held under the "Building Inclusive and Just Transition" (BEIT) project,” funded by the European Union and aimed at stimulating decent work opportunities for youth and addressing the urgent need for affordable housing in Iraq.

Social protection

ILO and China discuss future of social protection policy developments for platform workers in China

ILO takes its social justice message to UN General Assembly

The ILO Director-General will lead an ILO mission that will take part in a series of events focusing on decent jobs, inclusive growth, social protection and sustainable development.

Decent Work Country Programme

Georgia and ILO sign first cooperation agreement to promote decent work in the country

On August 13, tripartite constituents and the ILO signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Georgia's first Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) at the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health, and Social...

Decent Work Country Programme

Montenegro and ILO embark on new programme to pave way for decent work in the country

On 18 September, 2024, the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Social Dialogue, Naida Nišić, the Director of the ILO Office for Central and Eastern Europe, Claire Harasty, the President of the Employers' Union of Montenegro, Slobodan Mikavica, the...

Labour migration

Between the pre- and post-COVID-19, Nepal experienced the highest percentage increase in outflow of migrant workers among the Asian...

The “Labor migration in Asia: Trends, skills certification, and seasonal work” report provides significant insights on labour migration trends in Asia.

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Promoting equitable employment opportunities and environmental sustainability in Jordan

German mission visits Deir Alla nursery project under the Employment Intenstve Investment Programme (EIIP)

11 - 12 September 2024

ILO at the WorldSkills Conference 2024: Shaping the Future of Skills and Work

International Equal Pay Day: Renewing the Call for Equal Pay in Jordan

A national awareness campaign led by the Decent Work for Women Programme at the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its social partners, marking the occasion of International Equal Pay Day, emphasizes the journey ahead to achieve full pay...

What is 18 September Equal Pay Day?

International Equal Pay Day

Closing the pay gap: Actress Judy Greer’s urgent call for equal pay

Actress Judy Greer highlights a stark reality: women still earn 20% less than men for the same work. This International Equal Pay Day, she joins the ILO and EPIC to demand equal pay for equal value in every workplace.

Press release

Empowering Nepal’s Human Rights officers: Training on Fundamental Labour Rights

Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW) form the cornerstone of fair and just societies. Enhancing the capacity of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to uphold these principles is vital for promoting human rights in the world of work...

A CSIS and ILO Public Event

Ending Forced Labour: Partnerships for a Path Forward