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EU strategic framework on health and safety at work post-2027
Occupational disease prevention, mental health, AI, and climate change should shape future EU agenda on safety and health at work
The ILO highlighted occupational diseases, psychosocial risks, artificial intelligence and climate adaptation and preparedness for extreme weather events as key priorities for the future EU strategic framework on health and safety at work during a...
“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.
Occupational safety and health
Thai trade unions address the reduction of safety and health risks in the workplace
Training supported by the ILO and the Government of Japan is helping Thai trade unions strengthen workplace risk assessment, with greater attention to psychosocial hazards affecting workers’ health and safety.
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.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026
How’s work? SafeDay 2026 turned a simple question into a global conversation
Every year on 28 April, the world comes together to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, mobilizing global action to prevent occupational accidents and diseases and promote safe and healthy work for all.
Domestic workers
Thailand pilots strategic compliance planning to strengthen protection for domestic workers
A new strategic compliance planning approach, developed by Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare with support from the ILO through the EU-funded PROTECT project, is helping strengthen protection for domestic workers from reactive...
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ILO champions youth voices and decent jobs for youth at the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum
The ILO played a leading role at the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum, convening the SDG 17 plenary on partnerships and financing for youth and contributing to key discussions that elevated youth voices and advanced decent jobs, inclusion and social justice.
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Bangladesh builds its own RBC community of professionals: The story of country’s first and only responsible Business Conduct School
Doing business responsibly by respecting workers' rights, managing risks, and going beyond minimum compliance, is no longer a niche concern. As mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) policies continue to emerge and shape ways of global trade,...
Occupational safety and health
ILO and NEBOSH join forces to boost safety in Guyana
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EU Director visits Timor-Leste Agroforestry Programme, highlights growing opportunities for farmers
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU) are partnering to deliver agroforestry skills training for employment, climate resilience and economic diversification in Timor-Leste.
ILO training programme boosts safety skills for portworkers in bulk terminals
Port professionals and training specialists from 12 countries have strengthened their capacity to promote safer working practices in bulk terminals through the ILO Portworker Development Programme II (PDP 2).
RISE for Impact
Uzbekistan strengthens capacities on international labour standards and social dialogue
Participants from Uzbekistan completed specialized ITCILO training programmes on international labour standards, collective bargaining and social dialogue with support from the ILO.
ILO launches African work-based learning network
The International Labour Organization has launched a continental network of master trainers to support stronger, more inclusive work-based learning systems across Africa.
Workers' organization
Timor-Leste strengthens the voice and representation of informal economy workers
Workers in Timor-Leste’s informal economy, with support from the ILO, have taken a major step towards stronger representation and recognition with the establishment of the country’s first national association for informal economy workers.
Formalization of the Informal Economy Project (Phase II)
ILO leads initiative to improve workplace safety for Mongolian small businesses
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Mongolia face unique and pressing challenges when it comes to implementing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards. Due to limited resources and specialized training, many smaller businesses struggle...
ILO and JDE Peet’s partner to strengthen labour rights in coffee supply chains in Brazil
A new public-private partnership seeks to tackle child labour, prevent forced labour violations and promote fair recruitment in the coffee sector.
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National dialogue in Uganda discusses decent work in the platform economy
With support from the ILO PROSPECTS programme, the National Organisation of Trade Unions convened a national dialogue in Kampala to strengthen workers’ representation and support social dialogue on decent work in the platform economy.
ILO-Unicef
ILO-UNICEF report identifies key enablers of women's employment in wartime Ukraine
The ILO and UNICEF have presented the findings of a joint study demonstrating how access to early childhood education and care services, working arrangements and social norms affect women’s participation in the labour market in the context of the...
ILO-EU Ghana-Zambia exchange mission strengthens skills development partnership
Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Permanent Secretary, Mr. Zechariah Luhanga praised Zambia–Ghana collaboration in skills development, highlighting its role in strengthening TVET, boosting employability, and supporting economic growth, during...
Launch of Financial education programme for migrant workers communities in Italy
New programme equips Embassies, Consulates and migrant community leaders to deliver certified financial education training and promote decent work for migrant workers in Italy.
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