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New report to reveal latest global and regional trends in youth employment

ILO and Jurnal Perempuan examine the role of women in work and care economy

As part of the ILO’s campaign on care economy, a joint special edition was launched, in collaboration with Jurnal Perempuan to promote a greater investment in care economy for more gender equal world of work.

African Union adopts a ten-year strategy on the Social and Solidarity Economy

The ILO contributed to the adoption of the strategy and its implementation plan at the fifth ordinary session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment (STC-SDLE-5) of the African Union.

ILO opens new Country Office in Angola

The ILO has inaugurated a new Country Office in Luanda, Angola, to strengthen support for the decent work agenda across Portuguese-speaking African countries, marking a significant step in enhancing regional collaboration and development.

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ILO hosts workshop on “Responsible Business Conduct and Decent Work”

The importance and impact of the new global regulatory framework on responsible business conduct and due diligence in protecting human rights and combating forced labour in businesses were discussed.

Paris 2024

Groundbreaking Olympic Social Charter aims to bring decent work standards to Paris Games

This year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games will, for the first time in the history of the Olympic movement, follow a Social Charter that aims to ensure that the Paris Games have a durable social, environmental, and economic legacy.

"Implementation of social and labour standards are key for economic development" - ILO at high-level conference on European Social Charter...

Six Indonesian trade union confederations promote a greater investment in care economy

The ILO supports six Indonesian trade unions to actively promote issues related to care work in Indonesia through an advocacy campaign and a social media training programme.

Social protection

First Social Protection Symposium kicks off a new era for Lao People's Democratic Republic in protecting its poor and vulnerable

The inaugural National Symposium addressed challenges faced by the rural population and informal workforce, highlighting social protection policies and the crucial principle of leaving no citizen behind.

Generative AI could transform millions of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean but digital divide poses challenges

Up to half of the jobs in the region for which GenAI could improve productivity – some 17 million – are hindered by gaps in digital access and infrastructure, according to a new ILO and World Bank study.

Phase two of ILO’s SSE Knowledge Base Project Launched

The project aims to enhance global capacity to produce, use and share reliable statistics on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy.

Skills development

ILO supports establishment of Shared Service Facilities Centre (SSFC) to boost economic diversification and community empowerment of tea...

Egypt and UN agencies mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons

Joint efforts to raise awareness about the dangers and forms of human trafficking and the importance of family and community.

The 112th International Labour Conference of the International Labour Organization concludes, with Spain ratifying two new ILO conventions

In the first two weeks of June, the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) was held in Geneva, as it is held every year, this year under the presidency of the Republic of Moldova and attended by representatives of the most representative trade...

G20 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting

ILO calls on G20 to reduce inequalities, promote gender equality and encourage diversity in the world of work

Under Brazil’s Presidency, the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers agreed on comprehensive measures to address global labour market challenges and promote decent work.

Forced labour

Only 1.3% of employers registered contracts for domestic workers throughout the country

The law that defines the labor status of domestic workers, and recognizes their rights and benefits, has been in force for four years, but there are still obstacles to its enforcement. These women are exposed to arbitrary dismissals, salary cuts and...

Stakeholders Discuss the National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises development Policy for Iraq

The ILO, Ministry of Planning, and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)/Italy held a joint conference to discuss the national MSMEs development policy for Iraq.

Violence and harassment

A call to eliminate violence and harassment in the world of work

Representatives from the government, workers’ and employers’ organizations learn key innovations and gain skills as master trainers to end workplace violence and harassment.

Newly-launched global campaign tackles the impact of heat stress on workers worldwide

The campaign, led by the governments of Brazil and the U.S.A. with the support of the ILO, kicked off during a gathering of OSH specialists in Fortaleza, Brazil, held during the week of the G20 Employment Working Group.

African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum (AGOA Forum)

AGOA Reauthorization 2025: Policies to Promote Fair Trade and Sustainable Economic Development