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World Day of Social Justice event spotlights business with social purpose and a viable social and solidarity economy

On the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice, the event in Turin focused on the role of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in organizing production and services to deliver livelihoods, equality and rights, especially in times of crises.

Skills development

ILO and China strengthen partnership to advance skills development, social protection and South–South Cooperation

The ILO and China review progress on joint skills and social protection initiatives and agreed on next steps to deepen South–South cooperation in 2026.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

The ILO and the Swiss Government continue to strengthen partnerships for Indonesia’s sustainable patchouli development

The patchouli industry has emerged as a leading sector in Aceh Province in Indonesia, contributing significantly to local economic development and improving community welfare.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan advances dialogue on care economy to promote gender equality and decent work

Government, employers’ and workers’ representatives met with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to discuss strengthening labour and social protection for domestic workers and advancing decent...

Adapting to change: Updated Fixed-term Employment Contract guidance for Indonesia’s competitive garment industry

Through its Better Work Indonesia programme, the ILO continues to support the Ministry of Manpower in promoting balanced employment practices that uphold workers’ rights.

Advancing entrepreneurship and decent job creation through Institutionalized Business Training in Zanzibar

Zanzibar is helping young people turn their skills into real livelihoods by adding practical business training to its vocational schools. Through a new partnership, trainers are being equipped to teach entrepreneurship and connect graduates to...

Cambodia strengthens reintegration response for returning migrant workers

ILO and Japan-supported project will deliver integrated employment and skills services to benefit returnees and their families.

Enterprises

India’s social partners present bipartite roadmap to promote responsible business conduct

Bipartite roadmap marks an important step toward operationalizing responsible business conduct in India.

EU-Funded ILO Project news update

PROSPER project sharpens its focus in readiness for community action in southern Belize

The EU-funded PROSPER project reviews the concrete steps it has taken that set the stage for accelerated implementation in 2026, particularly for communities in southern Belize engaged in cacao and tourism.

Marrakech Global Framework for Action urges scaled implementation to end child labour

The framework, adopted at the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, aims to accelerate progress and reaffirms the importance of prioritizing the elimination of child labour in international sustainable development frameworks.

RBC and decent work

Indonesian trade unions urge stronger Human Rights Due Diligence in new regulation

Against the backdrop of an upcoming new Presidential Regulation on Human Rights Due Diligence, ten Indonesian trade union confederations have issued a joint Position Paper urging for a stronger role and protections for workers in Indonesia’s...

Labour standards and trade: ILO engages Philippine business

The ILO Office engages Philippine business leaders on labour standards, trade and responsible business conduct, highlighting the growing link between decent work, competitiveness and market access.

Strategic compliance planning for labour inspectorates in Sousse

Labour inspectors from central Tunisia met in Sousse to discuss strategic planning of labour inspection for improved regulatory compliance.

Meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs

ILO Director-General calls for fair employment to be at the heart of social justice

At the invitation of the Cyprus EU Council Presidency, the ILO Director-General addressed an informal meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs and underlined the need to foster social justice and fair employment, which are the...

International Labour Standards

ILO Experts publish annual report on countries’ compliance with International Labour Standards

How are countries implementing international labour standards? The annual report by the ILO Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR) provides a thorough and independent answer. The 2026 edition carries...

Türkiye advances workplace safety and compliance through ILO strategic compliance pilot

Risk-based inspections for a safer Türkiye: Metal sector pilot completed

ILO skills training boosts earthquake recovery in Southern Shan State

Community members complete vocational courses to rebuild livelihoods and support inclusive economic recovery in Myanmar.

Press release

Indonesia’s government and business leaders reaffirm commitment to responsible business conduct and human rights

The signing ceremony of the Declaration on Joint Government–Business Commitment to Business and Human Rights marks Indonesia’s leadership in promoting sustainable and inclusive economic development.

ILO brings ministries together to promote Employment-Intensive Infrastructure in Lebanon

Representatives from the ministries of Agriculture and of Public Works and Transport take part in a one-day training focused on labour-based approaches and safe and inclusive infrastructure.

From data to action: Strengthening MENA youth employment policies through better evidence

A regional workshop organized by the ILO and the EU strengthened national capacities to measure and apply a key statistical tool to drive more effective employment and activation policies across the MENA region.