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Decent Work Country Programme

ILO-Samoa cooperation priorities for coming years close to finalisation

Workshop in Apia engages key stakeholders to refine priorities and outcomes for promoting decent work in Samoa.

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Fiji resumes work on new National Employment Policy with ILO support

The workshop builds upon previous discussions on potential NEP priorities held in 2022.

Tripartite partners in Mongolia’s light industry coming together to tackle forced labour risks

On 3 September 2024, the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU) and its affiliate, the Mongolian Industry Trade Union Federation (MITUF), organized a training workshop on forced labour with support from the USDOL-funded Bridge-II project in...

Two union federations empower their grievance personnels to effectively handle sexual harassment cases

ILO’s training programmes assist two union federations improving the services of their grievance application with the new knowledge and skills on sexual harassment related issues.

GALAB project enhances technical skills of implementing partners to combat child labour and forced labour in Ghana

The Global Accelerator Lab (GALAB) project of the International Labour Organization (ILO) recently concluded a three-day training workshop for implementing partners in the Oti Region, Ghana. The workshop aimed to equip partners with the knowledge...

Bridging Social and Solidarity Economy and Cultural Heritage in Tunisia: the Nawar Cultural Complex

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Trade Union proposes how to enhance wage setting in the Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

During the ILO-supported conference "The New Salary System in the Republika Srpska" in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina on August 27, 2024, the Confederation of Trade Unions of the Republika Srpska (SSRS) presented a detailed proposal on how to...

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UNTFSSE Launches Open Online Package to Boost Awareness on Social and Solidarity Economy

Global labour income share declines putting upward pressure on inequality, SDG targets not on track

The widening gap between labour and capital income and the challenges facing young people in the job market are worrying, according to the International Labour Organization.

Decent work

ILO launches groundbreaking training on evidence-based policymaking in Pakistan

Evidence-Based policymaking is crucial for developing, advocating and influencing policies that promote decent work.

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From Potential to Power: Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow

ILO and UN Women’s Joint Programme Advances Women’s Employment and Decent Work in Egypt, Jordan, and OPT

The closing event for "Promoting Productive Employment and Decent Work for Women" programme highlights achievements in advancing gender equality and Decent Work for Women in the three countries.

Jordan sets the roadmap for rolling out the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) within its governmental institution

The ILO is providing technical support in installing and implementing the LMIS in Jordan, towards maximizing potential for creating relevant and applicable labour market policies and programmes.

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ILO to release updated analysis of global labour market trends

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ILO-Thailand collaboration helps strengthen Thailand’s social security system

Five-year project that has resulted in stronger investment management and governance practices comes to an end.

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

South-South Cooperation boosts technical and vocational education and training (TVET) capacity in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

The ILO/China Partnership Programme, in collaboration with Yunnan Advanced Technical School of Electronic Information of China, has bolstered the capacity of TVET institutes in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Stakeholders develop Cash Plus strategy for Zambia

LUSAKA (ILO News) - From 19 to 30 August 2024, over 100 Government officials, social protection practitioners, academia, development, and cooperating partners across the country gathered in Livingstone to develop the Cash Plus strategy as a means of...

ILO Supports Nigeria to Strengthen Commitment to Child Labour Elimination Under Alliance 8.7

The Federal Government of Nigeria in partnership with global and local stakeholders relentlessly fight against child labour through Alliance 8.7 initiative. 

ILO and its Nigerian Stakeholders Inaugurate Steering Committee on DWCP III Implementation.

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment(FMLE), with the support of the ILO and in collaboration with DWCP III stakeholders have inaugurated a National Steering Committee (NSC) for the implementation of the Nigeria Decent Work Country Programme...

The role of employers in the process of labour law reforms: round table in the Kyrgyz Republic

ILO/ACTEMP facilitates dialogue on labour legislation reforms between employers and the Government in Kyrgyzstan.