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ILO-Thailand collaboration helps strengthen Thailand’s social security system
A doctor performs an eye examination on a patient at a hospital in Thailand.

Social protection

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.

How to improve remedy for migrant workers from Cambodia to Japan?
Farming is one of common occupations for migrant workers in Japan.

Labour Migration

How to improve remedy for migrant workers from Cambodia to Japan?

Workshop paves the way for development of a joint work plan to improve remedy systems for migrant workers from South-East Asia to Japan.

ILO Supports Nigeria to Strengthen Commitment to Child Labour Elimination Under Alliance 8.7
ILO and partners walk to mark World Day Against Child Labour 2024 in Ondo State

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 strengthens capacity of public employment officers to smooth the energy transition from coals to renewable energy
Participating public employment service officers learnt how to build good relationships with relevant partners during a three-day training programme in East Kalimantan.

Just transition

ILO strengthens capacity of public employment officers to smooth the energy transition from coals to renewable energy

Public employment service officers play a key role in providing timely and necessary services to employers and workers impacted by the energy transition.

The role of employers in the process of labour law reforms: round table in the Kyrgyz Republic
On 29 August 2024 key employers’ and business organizations lead by The JIA Business Association, alongside representatives from the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic and international partners participated in a round table organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

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.

Malaysia hosts 25 countries to discuss social protection for gig workers in South Asia
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Malaysia hosts 25 countries to discuss social protection for gig workers in South Asia

ILO and its Nigerian Stakeholders Inaugurate Steering Committee on DWCP III Implementation.
Stakeholders in a session during the DWCP III Steering Committee Inauguration

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...

ILO creates more decent jobs through community infrastructure works in Aleppo
Community workers rehabilitating sidewalks surrounding a public park in Kadi Askar for a safer communal space

ILO creates more decent jobs through community infrastructure works in Aleppo

Integrating decent work elements into cash-for-work initiatives as part of the emergency response to the earthquake-hit areas

Ghana ratifies the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)
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Ghana ratifies the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)

Ghana becomes the 22nd country to ratify this Convention.

New ILO working paper exposes significant ‘disability wage gap’
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New ILO working paper exposes significant ‘disability wage gap’

Higher unemployment rates, lower earnings and a tendency towards self-employment characterize the world-of-work experience of many people with disabilities.

Empowering Communities: Türkiye's Cooperative Workshop Charts a Path for Inclusive Economic Growth

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Empowering Communities: Türkiye's Cooperative Workshop Charts a Path for Inclusive Economic Growth

Impact of the Workshop on Improving Working Conditions for Vulnerable Groups in Türkiye

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Impact of the Workshop on Improving Working Conditions for Vulnerable Groups in Türkiye

ILO and Apindo team-up to promote responsible business and skills development in Batam’s electronics sector
A working group on responsible business conduct by the participating electronics industry in Batam in August 2024.

Business and human rights

ILO and Apindo team-up to promote responsible business and skills development in Batam’s electronics sector

Known as a free trade zone, Batam improves its responsible business conduct and skills development with support from the ILO and the Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo).

6th United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific
6th United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific

Remedy blueprint

6th United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific

Forum focusses on bridging gaps and accelerating access to remedy; sessions can be followed in person or virtually.

Businesses as a key driver to the implementation of Responsible Business Conduct in Indonesia
The first session of the ILO-Ministry of Law and Human Rights workshop underscores the importance of well-coordination among relevant partners

Business and human rights

Businesses as a key driver to the implementation of Responsible Business Conduct in Indonesia

Two ILO’s Japan-funded regional projects team up with relevant ministries and partners in Indonesia to strengthen and improve Indonesia’s National Strategy on Business and Human Rights.

Local enterprises improve their capacity to boost Timor-Leste's export trade in agroforestry products
Participants gather for a group discussion, sharing insights and experiences as part of the Agroforestry product through Exports trade training.

Local enterprises improve their capacity to boost Timor-Leste's export trade in agroforestry products

The two-day training session has empowered local enterprises aiming to enter the global market.

Digital technologies transforming refugees’ economic, social, and cultural inclusion
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Digital technologies transforming refugees’ economic, social, and cultural inclusion

The 73rd issue of the Forced Migration Review, published with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), mapped out ways in which digital technologies are being used in forced displacement contexts, including for promoting job and...

Coconut farmworkers equip with good agricultural practices
Workers position the coconut seedling on the ground

Informal economy

Coconut farmworkers equip with good agricultural practices

Coconut farmers learn and apply good agricultural practices through the ILO's cash-for-work in Siargao to rebuild after the super typhoon in partnership with the Government of Japan.

ILO and the Ministry of Manpower jointly enhance gender-sensitive labour inspection and business practices in the Eastern part of Indonesia
The capacity-building workshop on promoting gender-sensitive labour inspection practices in Ambon, Maluku.

ILO and the Ministry of Manpower jointly enhance gender-sensitive labour inspection and business practices in the Eastern part of Indonesia

ILO and the Ministry of Manpower improve workers’ rights, particularly the rights of women workers, to a more equal workplace through training workshops.

Workshop Sheds Light on Labour Market Inclusion of Disadvantaged Groups in Türkiye

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Workshop Sheds Light on Labour Market Inclusion of Disadvantaged Groups in Türkiye