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Social protection training on migrant workers and refugees delivered in Arabic for the first time ...

The ITC-ILO course “Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers, Refugees and their Families” has been delivered fully in Arabic for the first time, expanding capacity-building opportunities for Arabic-speaking partners.

Labour market policies

Cambodia boosts evidence-based policymaking to meet labour market challenges

Training supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) brings together policymakers to support the next generation of skills and employment policies.

Zambia advances preparations to join UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection as a pathfinder

Zambia is stepping up preparations to join the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection, with efforts focused on boosting youth employment, strengthening skills development, and aligning priorities with the upcoming Ninth National...

Supply chains

Lao academia explores pathways to embed Responsible Business Conduct into university teaching

ILO-National University of Laos seminar explores integrating RBC into courses to shape future business leaders and policymakers.

Sustainable national productivity

Trinidad and Tobago teams up with the ILO to boost national productivity

The Ministry of Labour, Small and Micro enterprise Development and ILO discuss a roadmap to implement Cabinet-approved national productivity ecosystem to boost enterprise performance, create better jobs and support economic diversification.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

ILO/China partnership advances skills development in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Review highlights progress in training, policy reform and regional cooperation, with expanded focus planned for 2026–2027.

Responsible business gains ground in Lao People’s Democratic Republic as ILO’s initiative concludes

Supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, the initiative strengthened national capacity to advance responsible business conduct (RBC) and decent work across supply chains.

Supply chains

Lao enterprises turn responsible business principles into workplace practice

Seminar spotlights how companies are aligning with global standards as LDC graduation approaches.

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102)

Armenia evaluates pathways regarding ILO Convention No. 102

Armenia deepens engagement with ILO Convention No. 102 through consultations, a tripartite workshop and strengthened dialogue.

ILO strengthens labour inspection in Ukraine through Open Source Intelligence training

The ILO has supported eighteen labour inspectors from Ukraine’s State Labour Service to complete specialised training on open-source intelligence (OSINT), strengthening their capacity to detect labour exploitation and violations of labour standards.

ILO and Nestlé partner to advance labour rights in coffee supply chains

ILO and Nestlé launch a two-year project to promote fair recruitment and labour rights in coffee supply chains in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

Zambia unveils critical skills tools and apprenticeship pilot programme to tackle skills gap

Zambia launches new skills development tools and a national apprenticeship programme to boost industry‑aligned training, strengthen employability, and prepare a future‑ready workforce across key economic sectors.

EU-Funded ILO Project news update

Maya communities in Belize lead the way as the EU-funded ILO PROSPER project advances

Field visits and consultations are shaping locally driven solutions for sustainable livelihoods, while ensuring respect for indigenous peoples through a Free, Prior and Informed Consent process.

ILO News

The Bahamas marks 50 years with the ILO: advancing decent work and social justice for all

From celebrating a half-century of membership in the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to advancing new labour reforms, the Bahamas is strengthening tripartite dialogue to chart its next chapter in decent work.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Lao People’s Democratic Republic to tackle skills mismatch and gender gaps in its labour market

A comprehensive ILO study highlights challenges and provides practical recommendations for fostering a resilient and market ready workforce in Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

ILO News

Connecting workers to jobs: the rising public employment services in the Caribbean

Public employment services are evolving to better match skills with opportunity in a rapidly changing world of work.

Media advisory

ILO Director General to strengthen partnerships for decent work in the Sahel

The Director-General of the ILO, Gilbert F. Houngbo, is embarking on a mission to the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) from 5 to 15 April 2026. The aim is to strengthen partnerships to promote decent work, a cornerstone of stability...

ILO welcomes African Leagues initiative for social dialogue in professional football

Following the adoption of the ILO Guidelines for professional athletes, the ILO attended the founding meeting of the African Leagues, a new regional initiative to strengthen social dialogue and promote decent work in professional football across...

Artificial intelligence

New ILO–World Bank paper highlights uneven global impact of generative AI on jobs

The research finds that many developing countries risk experiencing disruption before seeing benefits from Generative AI.

Press Release

Nepal’s textile and garment sector prepares for post-LDC graduation with strengthened competitiveness and responsible conduct

Through stronger social compliance, responsible business conduct and social dialogue supported by ILO, the sector is building credibility, resilience and market readiness needed to compete beyond LDC status.