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Validation workshop highlights employment and livelihood impacts of irrigation investment in Malawi

Social Dialogue

Cambodia discusses reform of labour dispute prevention and resolution systems

Reforms to strengthen labour dispute prevention system considered as ILO-Korea Partnership Programme presents new research findings.

EU–UN mission to Sokoto strengthens social protection systems, advancing hope for women, children and vulnerable families

High-level visit spotlights progress in inclusive education, adolescent-friendly health care and a new EU-funded social protection system—driven by strong institutions and coordinated financing with ILO support.

Tajikistan trade unions highlight priorities in a changing world of work

Tajikistan trade union representatives and ILO experts discussed how to strengthen social dialogue and collective bargaining in Tajikistan amid labour market transformations.

Just Transition

Cambodia advances worker safety and green standards in construction sector

Senior government officials, employers and workers endorse a draft roadmap focused on worker safety, green standards and long-term reform.

More than half of workers face violence and harassment in three West African countries, new ILO research reveals

Multidisciplinary research in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal sheds new light on the pervasive and profound effects of violence and harassment in the world of work, a universal phenomenon that spares no country, and calls for inclusive,...

ILO News

New market in Chambellan strengthens livelihoods in Grand’ Anse Haiti

A new public market in Chambellan improves working conditions and supports local producers. The joint ILO and WFP initiative links decent work with food security and economic recovery.

Artificial Intelligence

AI adoption shapes productivity in Kuwait

The ILO has launched a report produced in collaboration with the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) that examines how enterprises in Kuwait are adopting artificial intelligence and finds that while adoption is expanding, uneven readiness...

Assam State Engagement: Linking India–EU Migration Opportunities with the Northeast Corridor (LINC) Workshop in Guwahati, Assam

Under the EU–India Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (CDMM-II) Project, in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs, India, European Union and the State Government of Assam, a workshop on Linking India–EU Migration...

International Labour Standards

ILO experts publish a general survey addressing employment and decent work for peace and resilience

General Survey concerning the Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience Recommendation, 2017 (No. 205)

Ghana launches “Dress Ghana and Build Ghana” campaign to boost local garment production and decent work

The Government of Ghana, industry leaders and the ILO have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the country’s textile and garment sector through strategic public procurement, policy reform and support for local manufacturers.

Child labour

Climate-smart cocoa project funded by the Government of Japan helps tackle child labour in Ghana

The national closure event highlights how climate-smart agriculture and the Child Labour Free Zones approach can strengthen livelihoods and accelerate progress toward eliminating child labour in cocoa-growing communities.

Gender equality

Care burdens still hinder Indonesian women’s career advancement

Caring responsibilities remain main barrier to women’s career advancement in export sectors in Indonesia, ILO–IBCWE survey finds.

International Women’s Day 2026

Advancing rights, action and justice for women through employment-intensive investments

Financial inclusion

Indonesian rural banks strengthen gender-responsive business development

The ILO has introduced a practical tool to strengthen gender-responsive practices among rural banks in Indonesia, aiming to expand women entrepreneurs’ access to finance and promote inclusive local economic growth.

ILO, Zambian Government launch Employment Impact Assessment for Luangwa–Mwami Road

Zambia has validated the Employment Impact Assessment for the Luangwa–Mwami Road, highlighting how the Nacala Corridor investment supports job creation. The ILO‑led study will guide evidence‑based planning for more inclusive infrastructure...

Tourism and hospitality

ILO backs new sector skills body to power Ethiopia’s tourism and hospitality workforce transformation

Ethiopia is strengthening its tourism and hospitality sector by advancing an industry-led skills body, supported by the ILO Global Skills Programme, to align training with labour market needs and enhance workforce quality.

Zambia kicks-off ‘100 Days of Productivity Activism’ to drive economic growth

Zambia has launched the 100 Days of Productivity Activism, a national campaign led by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to promote daily productivity actions. The initiative includes Productivity Ambassadors and aims to build a more...

Child care service for dometic workers

ILO and partners launch daycare centre for domestic workers in Addis Ababa

A new daycare centre dedicated to domestic workers has opened in Gulele Sub-City, giving working women access to safe and reliable childcare while strengthening early childhood development. Led by the ILO in collaboration with government...

ILO pilot hub helps employment counsellors match skills to opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

An AI-driven job hub, piloted by the ILO, shifts mediation away from rigid occupational matching, toward skills-based matching—reflecting the evolving nature of labour markets.