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Nepal moves towards a world of work free from violence and harassment and stronger protections for domestic workers

Nepal is advancing concrete steps toward safer, inclusive and violence and harassment -free workplaces, with new legal reform efforts set to strengthen protections for workers across the country, especially women and those in vulnerable and informal...

Employment-Intensive Investment

RAAMP Implementation Support Mission highlights decent jobs and resilient rural infrastructure in Nigeria

The ILO and partners reviewed progress of Nigeria’s RAAMP, reaffirming its contribution to livelihoods, inclusion and sustainable rural development.

Ireland applauds ILO’s role in strengthening social protection for vulnerable Zambians

ILO Country Office Director for Zambia and Malawi, Mr. Wellington Chibebe met Irish Ambassador to Zambia, Mr. Aidan Fitzpatrick in Lusaka to strengthen cooperation on social protection. Ireland commended ILO support in advancing inclusive systems...

Liberia advances decent work agenda to boost employment and inclusive growth

Liberia is strengthening its national framework for job creation, improved working conditions, and inclusive economic growth through the development of a Decent Work Country Programme and targeted private sector support.

International Labour Day event highlights Somalia’s commitment to decent work and inclusive job creation

The event provided a platform to discuss social dialogue, skills development and employment-intensive investment approaches as key drivers of sustainable livelihoods, local economic development and inclusive labour markets in Somalia.

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

Child Labour

Strengthening occupational health and safety: a key step toward preventing child labour in the Honduran coffee industry

The ILO-led CLEAR Supply Chains Project is empowering companies and cooperatives in Honduras’s coffee sector to prevent child labour through concrete strategies to be implemented throughout the supply chain.

Jordan advances national ownership of stronger labour inspection and safer, fairer workplaces

An assessment and coaching visit in Aqaba concludes the EU-funded, ILO-implemented capacity-building programme with the Ministry of Labour, which has strengthened labour inspectors’ skills and Jordan’s inspection system.

ILO report links labour rights to journalist safety and press freedom

Study highlights how international labour standards can strengthen safety, tackle harassment and support press freedom.

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project (Phase II)

ILO shares international experience to reform the law on supporting small and medium enterprises in Mongolia

To support the reform of Mongolia's Law on Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises and Services, an ILO national consultant presented recommendations on simplifying tax and social security systems to the government working group and the Mongolian...

Lifelong learning must become a strategic policy priority

A new ILO report warns that without stronger, more inclusive lifelong learning systems, the digital, green and demographic transformations risk deepening inequality.

Driving the Just Transition through the GreenPulse for Youth Initiative

In spring 2026, the ILO and Tsinghua University in China launched the 'GreenPulse for Youth' initiative. By integrating a green skills component into the student social practice programme, this initiative empowered 168 young people to act as...

Employment-intensive investment

Rural roads project to create millions of workdays in Nigeria

The International Labour Organization and Nigeria’s Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project have signed an agreement to expand employment-intensive rural road maintenance systems expected to generate more than four million workdays while...

IMRF stakeholders strengthen commitments to wage and social protection for migrant workers

A high-level dialogue at the International Migration Review Forum 2026 explored practical ways to include migrant workers in wage and social protection systems across the migration corridor between Africa, Asia and the Gulf, with the support of the...

New financial education manual equips young entrepreneurs with practical tools for better money management

The ILO has launched a new financial education manual to help young entrepreneurs in Rwanda’s digital economy strengthen their money management skills. Through practical exercises and real-life examples, it builds knowledge in budgeting, savings,...

Workers and just transition

Youth trade union leaders adopt just transition resolution

Youth trade union leaders in Asia-Pacific have adopted a resolution calling for a just transition that puts workers and social justice at the centre of climate action.

Ghana launches decent work programme to drive jobs, social protection, and inclusive growth

A new five-year Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) positions Ghana to expand quality jobs, strengthen social protection, and promote fair labour practices through a united effort by government, employers, and workers.

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Jordan launches new Decent Work Country Programme to drive inclusive growth and a resilient labour market

Announcement made in an event held under royal patronage to mark International Workers’ Day, as tripartite partners and ILO build on numerous achievements to date.

Statement from ILO ACTRAV Director

May Day 2026: Standing with Workers Worldwide

In his May Day message, Oliver Röpke, Director of the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV), reaffirms the ILO’s commitment to standing with workers and trade unions worldwide. As workers’ rights, democracy, and decent work face growing...

Zambia emphasises dialogue to secure future of work

Zambia reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue among government, workers, and employers during 2026 Labour Day, highlighting cooperation, skills development, and stronger labour protections as key to securing a fair and inclusive future of work.