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Trade unions shape the conversation on Jamaica’s National Employment Policy

The workshop brought together the ILO and Jamaican trade unions to strengthen workers’ input into the country’s National Employment Policy.

In Cameroon, decent work in construction is rebuilding lives

In Cameroon’s North-West Region, an International Labour Organization project is helping young people gain skills, income and safer working conditions through labour-intensive public works that also strengthen community trust and resilience.

Labour employment

India advances data-driven policymaking amid evolving labour market

ILO-NSSTA training equips officials with skills to more effectively use data for decision making.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Cambodia advances stronger public–private partnerships for skills development

With the support of ILO-China partnership project on Skills Development, Cambodia is advancing efforts to better align skills development with labour market demand through strengthened collaboration between public institutions and private sectors.

AI in the manufacturing industry

ILO adopts first-ever conclusions on AI in manufacturing work

Tripartite conclusions guide governments, employers and workers to harness AI’s potential while limiting its disruptive effects.

ILO, Kerala strengthen efforts to promote decent work for migrant care workers

Focusing on nurses, care assistants and domestic workers from Kerala, the ILO-supported dialogue proposes ways to strengthen institutional frameworks for safe migration for migrant care workers from India.

Kazakhstan strengthens mine safety through regional training in Ekibastuz

Workers, employers and inspectors build practical skills to improve safety in the mining sector with ILO support.

Press Release

Advancing evidence-based reforms towards protecting rights of Nepali migrant workers

The ILO-supported studies contribute to stakeholder dialogue and evidence-based policymaking on fair recruitment, decent work, and stronger social protection for Nepali migrant workers.

Rural road rehabilitation boosts connectivity and decent work in Papua New Guinea

Through employment‑intensive approaches under the EU‑funded STREIT PNG Programme, the ILO links improved infrastructure with jobs, skills and sustainable livelihoods.

Malaysia advances worker safety and health through ILO standards

Malaysia is strengthening occupational safety and health (OSH) as it advances implementation of key ILO Conventions.

Just transition

Identifying priority actions for a just transition in Viet Nam's paper and pulp sector

Stakeholders from government, industry and trade unions gathered in Hanoi to identify priority actions for a just transition in Viet Nam's paper and pulp sector, addressing green finance gaps, skills mismatches and worker protections.

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ILO-Luxembourg support strengthens social protection coverage extension in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Collaboration with the Lao Social Security Organisation explores inspection, licensing and public bidding reforms to boost registration and protect workers.

Saudi Arabia strengthens national capacities in cooperative development

Saudi Arabia is strengthening its national capacities to promote cooperatives by building a pool of certified cooperative trainers to expand access to locally delivered training and advisory services across the country.

Employers and Business Membership Organizations

ILO invites business leaders to new webinar series on key workplace challenges

Second season of the “Business is not as usual” webinar series brings together EBMO leaders, researchers and CEOs to explore emerging challenges, share insights and strengthen leadership in a rapidly changing world of work.

Artificial intelligence

New ILO brief explains what AI exposure indicators reveal about jobs

The findings underline both the usefulness of these measures and their limitations in predicting job losses or labour market outcomes.

Malawi takes a giant leap to strengthen labour market data for inclusive development

Malawi boosts labour market data systems as stakeholders, with ILO support, build skills to develop the country’s first integrated LMIS—aimed at improving real-time data, tackling youth unemployment, and strengthening evidence-based policy and...

Employers and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOS)

ILO and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry advance responsible business conduct agenda

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) met this week to strengthen cooperation on responsible business conduct (RBC), as global market expectations increasingly shape how enterprises...

Partnership

ILO strengthens its commitment to decent work in the Sahel

A mission by the ILO Director-General to Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger highlights the central role of decent work in promoting stability, resilience and inclusive development across the Alliance of Sahel States.

International Labour Standards

Sri Lanka ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

Sri Lanka is the 55th ILO Member State to ratify Convention No. 190.

Social security reform

Haiti targets stronger social protection: ILO workshop assesses social security system against Convention No. 102

An ILO-led workshop reviewed Haiti’s social security legislation against international minimum standards, identifying strengths and critical reform priorities.