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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

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.

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.

Digitalization

Indonesia–Switzerland dairy exchange showcases digital innovation to boost smallholder productivity

ILO facilitates hands-on learning between cooperatives and Swiss farmers to accelerate digital transformation in the dairy sector.

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.

EU-funded ILO PROSPER Project initiative

PROSPER Project holds community consultation in San Miguel

The EU-funded PROSPER project engaged San Miguel village leaders and community members in a consultation to discuss proposed activities in cacao, tourism, and local economic development, while gathering feedback to shape community-led planning and...

News for Workers' Organizations from the ILO

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...

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.

Press Release

Investing in care: New partnership to expand jobs, support families, and advance gender equality in Nepal through care cooperatives

A new partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the National Cooperative Federation of Nepal (NCF) is set to strengthen care services, create decent jobs, and unlock greater economic opportunities for women across Nepal.

Rebuilding lives and livelihoods in the aftermath of Myanmar’s earthquake

ILO-supported initiatives have created work, restored infrastructure, strengthened skills, and empowered communities to lead a more inclusive and sustainable recovery.

OpEd

Healthy minds, safe workplaces: A shared responsibility for Sri Lanka’s future of work

The opinion editorial is jointly authored by Joni Simpson, Country Director, International Labour Organization Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives and Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, World Health Organization, Country Representative, Sri...

West Africa strengthens migration governance through landmark regional training on data harmonisation

Regional actors unite in Cabo Verde to enhance migration data systems, empowering evidence-based policies, protecting migrant workers, and advancing free movement across ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania.

Apprenticeship

Indonesia advances quality apprenticeships with new tripartite recommendations

Government, employers and workers unite behind 20 recommendations to strengthen apprenticeship governance in Indonesia and align with international labour standards.

Armenia strengthens employment services through nationwide training

Employment specialists across Armenia build skills in supporting jobseekers, engaging employers and improving job placement with ILO support.

ILO Director-General commends Uruguay’s strong tradition of social dialogue during official visit

Gilbert F. Houngbo met with representatives of the government, employers and workers to advance tripartite cooperation ahead of the upcoming International Labour Conference.

2nd BRICS Employment Working Group meeting advances South-South cooperation

Working Group meeting advances South-South cooperation in social protection, women’s employment, skills and digitalization

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project (Phase II)

ILO supports Mongolia to establish national database for self-employed workers

The ILO and the National Statistics Office of Mongolia (NSO) reviewed progress on establishing a pilot integrated database of self-employed workers, a joint e-formalization initiative aimed at providing crucial statistical data for policymakers to...

Press release

ILO and Responsible Minerals Initiative partner to address child labour in mineral supply chains

Agreement will align efforts to support stronger private-sector action on prevention, due diligence and remediation.

ILO and Nepal’s Human Rights Commission collaborate to advance equality and dignity at work

The initiative supports the Commission’s role in promoting accountability and ensuring that international labour standards translate into stronger protection for workers.

Child Labour

Honduras Reaches Historic Consensus: CONETI Approves Key Reform to Protect Adolescents from Hazardous Work

La CONETI es el espacio de diálogo social idóneo donde representantes de Gobierno, empleadores, trabajadores y organizaciones de sociedad civil suman esfuerzos para prevenir y erradicar el trabajo infantil