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National Conference of Employers

Job opportunities in green, digital and care

Employers tackle megatrends in the Philippines and their effects on investment, employment and sustainability, including artificial intelligence and key policies.

Around 200 trainees benefit from a job fair to access jobs in Jordan’s garment and textile sector

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Malaysia trade unions gain collective bargaining and wage negotiation skills

Training builds capacity of trade union members in a number of key industrial sectors on fundamental principles and rights at work.

Unions Express a Common Perspective for Latin America and the Caribbean Towards a New Social Contract

Union representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean meet in Costa Rica to create a platform for regional dialogue, allowing them to define and articulate their perspectives and proposals towards a new social contract in their countries and...

Skills assessment

Bridging skills gap key to job creation and economic development in Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar region

The ILO and the Cox's Bazar Chamber of Commerce and Industry undertook a study to better understand the skills demand and supply in the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar economic corridor, which has the potential of becoming a hub for decent jobs.

Paralegals and workers rights

Free legal aid service protects factory workers’ rights in Hawassa, Ethiopia

“If it wasn’t for the centre, we would just go home losing our jobs as we do not have the awareness about our rights.”

South-south learning experience on minimum wage

Discussion heightened towards setting minimum wage in Ethiopia

South-south learning experience on minimum wage in Vietnam shared among stakeholders in Ethiopia.

New Country Office Director in Addis shares his vision

#CoffeePeople documentary highlights hazards in coffee supply chain

Key stakeholders gathered in Brussels to watch the documentary, which stresses the importance of occupational safety and health in the coffee supply chain.

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TEKGIDA-İŞ Union Brings ‘Zero Tolerance for Violence Principle’ to Life through ILO Trainings

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Breaking waves and gender barriers in Sri Lanka maritime sector

A partnership between the International Labour Organization and Sri Lanka’s Mahapola Port and Martime Academy has led to Nayomi Amarasinghe becoming one of the few female seafarers in the country.

A year of progress: Uzbekistan’s textile industry marks first anniversary of landmark labour agreement

A year after signing an agreement with Better Work and the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan (FTUU), Uzbekistan is making strides in improving working conditions and positioning itself as a competitive player in the global apparel market.

Innovative childcare at the workplace enables women to participate in the labour market in Moldova and Ukraine

Mothers often stay out of the labour market for lack of available, reliable and/or affordable childcare services. The ILO has been testing new models of childcare that can help them re-join the labour force. 

Promoting effective grievance mechanisms for workers in Serbia

The ILO has joined forces with GIZ to provide better access to enterprise-level grievance mechanisms for workers in Serbian enterprises in Serbia that are part of the supply chains of German companies with better access to enterprise-level...

Employment and Social Affairs Platform

What does it take to improve social dialogue and promote better-quality employment in the Western Balkans?

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Digital innovation improves the access of dairy farmers in West Java to financial services

The ILO’s Deputy Director-General concludes her first official visit to Indonesia witnessing how digital innovation benefits dairy farmers in West Java to expand and grow their businesses through better access to financial services.

Zambian Government and UN system host 2024 Zambia Social Protection Week

LUSAKA (ILO News) - From 17 to 21 June 2024, the Government through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services and Ministry of Labour and Social Security with support from the United Nations system in Zambia hosted the Sixth edition...

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

EBMOs to scale up their work on Environmental, Social, and Governance issues

ILO study reveals skills development and responsible business conduct needs in Thailand’s automotive sector

Findings highlight need for industry to adapt to transition to electric and low-carbon vehicles.

351st session of the ILO’s Governing Body

ILO Governing Body discusses ILC outcomes and elects new officers

At its 351st session, the ILO’s Governing Body elected a new Chair and Vice-Chairs and discussed a number of items arising from the June session of the International Labour Conference, including workers’ rights violations in some Member States.