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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.

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.

Occupational safety and health

Bangladesh inaugurates National Occupational Safety and Health Training and Research Institute

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

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

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...

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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.

ILO and trade unions chart path forward for an inclusive labour agenda in India

Youth employment, climate action and rights of gig and platform workers are among the important issues for the unions in India

From consensus to action: ILO Community of Practice propels digital economy reforms in Kenya

Bringing together government ministries and social partners, the ILO Community of Practice accelerates policy reforms to drive an inclusive and productive digital transformation in Kenya.

From Policy to Practice: UNTFSSE Members and Observers Participate in the First Ibero-American Seminar on the Social and Solidarity Economy

Spain regulates the safety and health in domestic work in accordance with ILO Convention 189

Royal Decree 893/2024, which regulates the protection of safety and health in the field of domestic service within the family household, develops and implements Articles 5 and 13 of ILO Convention 189, which came into force in Spain on February 29,...

PROSPECTS podcast series - Episode 5

How ethical AI innovation can create decent work for disadvantaged groups

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key aspect in discussions about the future of work, with its potential for innovation and disruption bringing opportunities and risks.

Social protection plays a key role in countering climate change impact but countries most impacted by the climate crisis are the least...

Governments must do more to utilize universal social protection to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change and achieve a just transition, according to a new ILO report.

Twenty Caribbean trade union representatives better prepared to utilize ILS following ILO training

Three-week course aimed to boost understanding and strategic use of ILO’s supervisory mechanisms in advocating for workers'' rights.

ILO Caribbean joins regional discussion on transformative local economic development in post-COVID era

Roundtable conversation offered key opportunity to explore and refine innovative strategies in preparation for Global LED Forum to be hosted in 2025.

ILO Director-General emphasizes the positive potential of AI and the importance of proper management for an inclusive digital transition

During his visit to Kazakhstan Gilbert F. Houngbo called for the protection of workers' rights, greater engagement with employers, and ensuring AI-driven jobs meet decent work standards.