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Labour migration

Regional effort drives stronger labour protection for migrant fishers in tuna supply chains

Stakeholders from South-East Asia and the Pacific identified priority actions on fair recruitment, grievance mechanisms and labour-sensitive inspections.

Trade unions

Kiribati trade unions strengthen their role in shaping decent work and development

ILO-supported training brings together trade union leaders to strengthen the Kiribati Trades Union Congress and plan ahead.

Italy ratifies the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention

The Government of Italy deposited the instrument of ratification for the Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention, becoming the 65th ILO Member State to ratify the Protocol.

Cross-regional dialogue platform launched on social protection for migrant workers along the Asia–Gulf corridor

The launch of the platform, co-chaired by the Philippines and the GCC Executive Bureau, sends a powerful message: effective social protection for migrant workers can only be achieved through dialogue and partnership between countries of origin and...

Mozambique ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)

Mozambique has now ratified all fundamental standards.

International Labour Standards

Germany ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155)

Germany has now ratified all eleven fundamental ILO instruments.

From Work to School: Nigeria Takes a Major Step to Protect Millions of Children

New National Child Labour Policy and Action Plan 2026–2030 aims to reduce hazardous child labour, strengthen institutions, and help millions of children stay safe, learn, and thrive.

High-level dialogue to focus on coordinated action to eliminate child labour in Türkiye

Ahead of World Day Against Child Labour, government institutions, social partners, and UN agencies will call for a stronger coordination and integrated action to eliminate child labour.

International Labour Standards

Azerbaijan ratifies all fundamental Conventions

Azerbaijan is the 75th country to ratify the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187).

Albania strengthens labour inspection capacity on occupational safety and health

The ILO has supported the Albanian State Labour Inspectorate through nationwide occupational safety and health training, helping labour inspectors improve risk prevention and inspection practices in high-risk sectors.

International Labour Standards

Iceland ratifies Conventions Nos 188 and 191

Ratification marks an important step for the protection of fishers and for the recognition of a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.

Development cooperation programme

Saudi Arabia and ILO discuss ongoing cooperation aimed at advancing labour market development and worker protection

New Decent Work Country Programme for Ukraine signed by tripartite partners

New framework will support recovery, labour market reforms and the creation of decent jobs through 2029.

EU Green Week 2026

Nature-based solutions can drive decent job creation

Nature-based solutions have potential to be a major driver of employment in sectors such as agriculture, forestry, water and infrastructure development. Investment is needed in skills development, decent work and inclusion to ensure that this...

Report

Oman advances a new regional model for rights-based social protection

A new report by the ILO and Oman’s Social Protection Fund highlights how integrated, lifecycle-based social protection aligned with international labour standards can strengthen social justice and economic resilience.

ILO and partners back Africa's push to put apprenticeships at the centre of its decent work agenda

Ministers, employers, workers and skills practitioners from across Africa gathered in Abuja to accelerate the transition from informal apprenticeships to quality, recognised skills pathways.

Social protection

ILO supports capacity building and social dialogue to strengthen social protection in Timor-Leste

The ILO training programme brings together stakeholders in Timor-Leste to expand social security coverage and strengthen protection for workers in the informal economy.

Azerbaijan strengthens tripartite dialogue on occupational safety and health

More than 90 representatives of government, employers and workers took part in an ILO webinar to exchange experience and strengthen knowledge on occupational safety and health.

“The future of work will not be determined by technology alone,” says ILO Director-General

At the opening of the 114th International Labour Conference, Gilbert F. Houngbo calls for a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence and social justice in a time of growing global uncertainty.

ILO report highlights progress and gaps in maternity benefits across ASEAN

New analysis finds expanded maternity protection across the region, while calling for stronger efforts to close coverage gaps and improve benefit adequacy for all women.