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Jamaica advances broad-based consultations for National Employment Policy development

As a first step towards developing Jamaica’s National Employment Policy (NEP) development, ILO-supported consultations brought together government officials, social partners and national institutions to review employment diagnostic analysis and...

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Refugee youth call for stronger investment in skills and decent work at ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026

ILO, UNICEF, UNHCR and the Global Refugee Youth Network co-organized a side-event highlighting youth-led initiatives driving change in their communities and urgent calls to expand socio-economic opportunities for forcibly displaced young people.

Strengthening cooperation between labour inspection and the judiciary addressed in Ankara

Cooperation mechanisms aimed at strengthening coordination between the labour inspection system and judicial authorities, as well as enhancing the effective implementation of labour legislation, were discussed during a workshop held in Ankara.

ILO strengthens heavy-duty machinery safety inspections in Jordan

Training programme, with funding from the EU, supports safer workplaces and sustainable occupational safety systems in Jordan’s vital industrial sector.

Trade unions in Azerbaijan strengthen understanding of ILO supervisory mechanisms

Trade union representatives examined how ILO supervisory procedures can support workers’ rights and social dialogue in Azerbaijan at a joint AHIK-ILO/ACTRAV seminar.

National dialogue calls for stronger protections and zero fatalities in sanitation work in India

Government representatives, trade unions, civil society organisations, international agencies and researchers came together for a national dialogue to advance efforts towards safer and more dignified working conditions for sanitation workers in...

World day for safety and health at work 2026

From awareness to action: Better Work Egypt supports safer garment factories

Better Work Egypt is turning occupational safety and health awareness into practical workplace improvements, advancing prevention, cooperation and decent working conditions across Egypt’s garment sector.

ILO urges stronger protections and a renewed commitment to decent work for migrant workers

The call was made at the second International Migration Review Forum, where attendees adopted a Progress Declaration, recommitting to safe, orderly and regular migration.

Haiti and ILO sign two-year country programme to advance decent work and social dialogue

New agreement sets four national priorities for technical support on employment, social protection and labour reform

ILO supports Ukrainian trade unions in strengthening worker resilience amid war

With Belgian support, the ILO is working with Ukrainian trade unions to reinforce workplace support systems for workers affected by the war, including psychosocial assistance and occupational safety and health.

THAMM Plus

Egypt's national institutions agree on roadmap to strengthen labour migration statistics

The roadmap will improve the quality, coordination and use of labour migration data, strengthening evidence-based policymaking and labour migration governance in Egypt.

Conference on trade union activities in the context of climate change held in Baku

Representatives of trade unions, governments and the ILO exchanged views on just transition policies, social dialogue and workers’ participation in climate governance.

ILO and European Union launch project to promote decent work and prevent child and forced labour in Turkmenistan

EU-funded ILO project will support national efforts to strengthen labour standards and address child labour and forced labour with a focus on the cotton sector.

Capacity of TVET stakeholders in Ghana strengthened to drive green skills and sustainable development

Over 60 TVET leaders and facilitators trained to integrate green skills and sustainable practices into technical education, helping prepare Ghana’s workforce for emerging green jobs and a sustainable future.

Labour governance

ILO and Papua New Guinea partners convene workshop to strengthen labour governance

Consultations support reforms to improve labour administration and working conditions in Papua New Guinea

Occupational Safety and Health

ILO and Viet Nam partners address psychosocial risks at work in national occupational safety and health month

Representatives of the tripartite constituents from the government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and youth participants gathered in Hanoi to mark the Viet Nam’s National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Month, with a focus on...

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Lao teachers learn tailoring and bakery skills from Chinese counterparts

ILO/China initiative strengthens women’s skills development and promotes gender equality in Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Job-rich investment must be at the heart of Syria’s recovery agenda

Investments in decent jobs and local economic growth are essential for an inclusive and sustainable recovery, the ILO has told the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum.

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Protecting Aquaculture Workers: New ILO Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health

Aquaculture directly employs more than 20 million people worldwide, but many workers face serious occupational safety and health risks, from dangerous machinery and chemical exposure to extreme weather and wildlife hazards. At the ILO Meeting...

Cotton farming communities trained on safe work practices amid extreme heat in India

ILO and Confederation of Indian Textile Industry help small and marginal cotton farmers adapt to extreme heat, reduce occupational risks, and promote safer working conditions in Madhya Pradesh.