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Key actors from Colombia’s main agricultural supply chains conclude diploma programme on living wages and incomes

Representatives of workers’ organisations, companies from the coffee, banana and palm oil sectors, and public institutions participated in RURALIA, an ILO programme aimed at strengthening technical capacities and promoting social dialogue on living...

ILO meeting adopts first-ever code of practice on occupational safety and health in aquaculture

New code provides practical guidance aimed at protecting aquaculture workers from preventable work-related injuries and diseases.

Migration

ILO supports Suriname in strengthening labour migration governance

The two-day visit to Suriname advanced labour migration governance by promoting fair recruitment, strengthening institutional capacity, including on labour migration information systems, and deepening social dialogue in the context of incoming and...

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Viet Nam takes a major step toward sustainable enterprise development with new national programme

With technical contributions from the ILO, the Government of Viet Nam has approved a landmark national programme to advance sustainable business practices across the country's private sector for the period 2026–2030.

National social dialogue systems

New ILO database strengthens global knowledge on social dialogue institutions

Rolled out as part of the 50th anniversary of Convention No. 144, the new ILO database provides a global evidence base for analysing and comparing national social dialogue systems.

Strengthening the competencies of Occupational Safety and Health Officers in Kenya to prevent work related risks

The Ministry of Labour & Social Protection is training Occupational Safety and Health Officers (OSHOs) in Kenya with support from the International Labour Organization. This effort aims to enhance the prevention of occupational injuries and diseases...

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

Philippines prepares mobile financial education rollout for small businesses

The International Labour Organization and its partners are developing a mobile learning and behavioural nudge system to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) manage digital borrowing, avoid fraud and strengthen financial...

Türkiye advances national just transition process through ILO-supported training programme

The training brought together government institutions, employers’ and workers’ organizations, international experts to strengthen capacities and support the development of Türkiye’s National Just Transition Strategy ahead of the UN Climate Change...

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project (Phase II)

Capacity-building initiative strengthens labour inspection for the domestic work and assistant herding sectors in Mongolia

The ILO Formalization of the Informal Economy Project, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection (MFLSP) of Mongolia, organized a specialized capacity-building training workshop for state labour inspectors from...

Three Stann Creek communities sign on to PROSPER Partnership

The first three of 15 partner communities formalize commitment as the EU-funded ILO PROSPER project moves from planning to implementation.

Technical workshop strengthens social protection statistics in India

ILO’s technical training supports India’s efforts to build a stronger and more sustainable social protection statistical system.

Core skills for employability

ILO strengthens core skills in Ethiopia’s vocational training system to boost employability

Through the ILO Global Skills Programme, TVT trainers in Bahir Dar are turning core skills into classroom practice, helping institutions strengthen communication, teamwork, critical thinking, green skills and digital literacy so young people can...

Digital skills

Philippines advances digital construction skills

The Philippines is building a new pool of master trainers in digital construction to help young workers gain better jobs and prepare the industry for modern, high-value projects at home and abroad.

Decent work

Grenada signs its first Decent Work Country Programme

Government, employers and trade unions commit to a five-year tripartite roadmap built around three Strategic Priorities and eleven Outcomes, backed by full Cabinet endorsement.

Responsible electronics

ILO and Viet Nam's commerce chamber launch initiative to advance responsible business practices in electronics sector

New 2026–27 programme brings together up to 50 electronics suppliers nationwide for training, peer learning, and multi-stakeholder dialogue

Social protection

China strengthens capacity on long-term care administration through joint training

Tripartite partners exchange good practices on OSH policies

A subregional workshop in Turin brought together tripartite partners from Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia to discuss national occupational safety and health policies and labour inspection mechanisms.

Occupational safety and health (OSH)

Kazakhstan strengthens mine safety through regional training in Ust-Kamenogorsk

The final training in Ust-Kamenogorsk brought together workers, employers and labour inspectors to strengthen occupational safety and health practices in the mining sector.

Press Release

Nepal moves to make climate action work for workers, businesses and communities

National Just Transition process linked to Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), aims to balance climate ambition with decent work, stronger social protection and new opportunities for workers and enterprises.

ILO receives International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Convention No. 87 and the right to strike

The Opinion concerns a long-standing difference of views as to whether the right to strike of workers and their organizations is protected under the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize Convention, 1948 (No. 87).