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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...

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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...

11 - 12 September 2024

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

What is 18 September Equal Pay Day?

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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)

ILO Caribbean experts featured at Jamaica Ministry of Labour and Social Security “Labour Talks” roadshow

Discussions highlighted progress to end child labour and promote a Just Transition.

Global efforts to end forced labour could increase global GDP by US$611 billion – ILO paper

International Labour Organization paper finds costs of investing in tackling forced labour are likely to be offset by rise in GDP from transfer of freed workers to the formal economy.

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...

A CSIS and ILO Public Event

Ending Forced Labour: Partnerships for a Path Forward

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.

Eliel Hasson Nisis takes over as new ILO Director for Central America, Haiti, Panama and the Dominican Republic

Eliel Hasson Nisis, a Chilean lawyer with extensive experience in labor issues and international relations, has taken over as Director of the ILO Office for Central America, Haiti, Panama and the Dominican Republic. His management will focus on...

G7 Labour and Employment Ministers meeting

ILO Director-General welcomes G7 Labour Ministers support for the Global Coalition for Social Justice

Speaking at the G7 Labour and Employment Ministers meeting (LEMM) in Italy, the Director-General welcomed their support for the Global Coalition for Social Justice, and for a human-centred approach to the adoption of AI in the world-of-work.

BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting

ILO Director-General commends BRICS "far-reaching" Declaration for a more human-centred world of work

As the BRICS nations welcomed its five new members to the Ministers of Labour and Employment meeting, Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the opportunities to advance decent work and social justice through expanded multilateral cooperation.

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On the Ground in Ordu and Samsun: ILO Officials Evaluate and Advance Efforts to Eradicate Child Labour

Occupational safety and health

Bangladesh inaugurates National Occupational Safety and Health Training and Research Institute

Humanitarian, development and peace actors join hands to boost decent work amidst crisis and fragility in the Arab region

The ILO and the Nexus Academy brought together stakeholders from the Arab region and beyond to boost coherence on employment and social protection amidst crisis and fragility in the Arab region, at an event funded by the Government of Sweden.

Nassaem el Khir women’s agricultural group in Tunisia receives support from ILO’s JEUN’ESS project

Supported by the ILO’s JEUN’ESS project, Nassaem el Khir women’s agricultural group secured the necessary training and equipment in Tunisia

WISC Consultation highlights achievements, creates roadmap for future of worker support

The WISC initiative from the COVID-19 pandemic has proved beneficial in advocating for worker-centric policies and strengthening the trade union movement.

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ILO extends its collaboration to other coastal universities to combat forced labour in the fishing industry

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab Programme has engaged lecturers from local universities at the regency level in Central Java Province to mainstream international labour standards to academic institutions.

Sustainable Development Goals 2030

Albania is first in Europe to join Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

Albania becomes the first pathfinder country of the Global Accelerator to officially endorse its national roadmap for implementation, signalling the country’s commitment to set a strategic direction to accelerate the creation of decent jobs, expand...