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How large cooperatives can advance decent work and responsible practices across supply chains
Large and multinational cooperatives apply concrete tools and governance practices that improve working conditions, strengthen due diligence and embed people-centred approaches across supply chains. Their experiences show how cooperative identity...
Global Accelerator
Uzbekistan piloted interactive training for employment counsellors
The Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan (MoEPR) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) piloted interactive training methods to strengthen employment counsellors’ skills in supporting jobseekers.
Capacity Building Workshop on Green Skills for Trainers and Teachers successfully held in Huangshi
On 24-25 November 2025, the ILO and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China successfully held the Capacity Building Workshop on Green Skills for Trainers and Teachers in Huangshi, as a part of ‘GreenPulse for TVET’ Initiative to...
ILO pledges technical expertise to strengthen NAPSA’s social security systems
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) in strengthening social security administration and raising public awareness on key reforms aimed at improving...
Agricultural digitalization and decent work advancement
ILO launches digital agri-business hub in Hawassa, Sidama Region of Ethiopia
The Sidama Region in Ethiopia has taken a major step toward modernizing its agriculture and expanding decent work opportunities with the launch of the AgriConnect Digital Agri-Business Hub and the opening of the Sidama Agricultural Innovation...
UN Climate Change Conference (COP30)
Leaders commit to making social protection a foundation of climate resilience and a just transition
The recently adopted Belém Declaration on Hunger, Poverty and Human-Centred Climate Action at COP30 in Brazil includes ambitious commitments on social protection.
RBC campaign
ILO and Apindo join forces to promote an innovative workplace campaign on responsible business conduct in Indonesia
The ILO and the Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo) inspire electronics supply chain companies to promote responsible business practices with innovative campaign using vlog.
ILO/China Social Protection Project
Kenya delegation explores China’s advances in social security service delivery and digital transformation
Visit to Changsha and Chongqing highlights good practices and innovations in social insurance.
COP30, Belém
Just Transition Pavilion at UN Climate Conference becomes a hub for social dialogue and climate action
In Belém, Brazil, the joint ILO – European Commission Pavilion brings together governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations, businesses, civil society and partners committed to accelerating a people-centred transition.
Vocational training
Strengthening skills for Southern Belize: Stakeholders validate TVET situational analysis
The validation session in Punta Gorda brought together stakeholders from Southern Belize to review and refine the findings of a comprehensive TVET situational analysis conducted under the European Union-funded ILO PROSPER Project.
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Vanuatu launches its first-ever National Employment Policy with ILO support
New policy aims to tackle youth unemployment, skills gaps and promote inclusive growth across the Pacific Island nation.
ILO and ECOWAS Chart a New Course for Labour Market and Migration Data in West Africa
ECOWAS and ILO have taken a major step toward stronger labour migration governance by validating a roadmap and harmonized indicators that will drive evidence-based policies and better protection for migrant workers.
ILO and ECOWAS Reactivate Social Security Experts Committee to Expand Coverage Across West Africa
ECOWAS and ILO take decisive steps to strengthen social protection for migrant and informal workers, validating key frameworks and electing new leadership to drive regional action.
Social protection
EU and China share experiences on extending social security to workers in the platform economy
Trade for Decent Work Project in Mongolia - Phase 2
National tripartite dialogue adopt recommendations to foster responsible business for decent work in Mongolia
Tripartite representatives in Mongolia developed and presented policy recommendations to strengthen responsible business practices to advance decent work using the ILO MNE Declaration.
Timor-Leste enhances public employment services to support youth into work
With support from the ILO-EU Agroforestry Skills Programme, Timor-Leste is enhancing counselling and employment services for jobseekers, entrepreneurs and those pursuing skills development.
Institutional capacity building
Building cohesion through dialogue: training-of trainers on conflict resolution, mediation and refugee inclusion for the Federation of...
The ILO in partnership with the Centre for Mediation in Africa (CMA) conducted a Training-of-Trainers workshop with the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) in Nairobi from 17 to 18 November 2025. The workshop focused on strengthening skills in...
Press release
AI for equality at work in Indonesia: Harnessing technology to create fair, inclusive and decent workplaces
The fifth ILO artificial intelligence (AI) and the world of work forum explore how AI can equality at workplace.
International Labour Standards
Landmark ratifications in Bangladesh towards a future of work with safe and healthy environments, free from violence and harassment
Bangladesh is the first country in Asia to ratify all fundamental ILO instruments, and the first in South Asia to ratify Convention No. 190.
ILO Conventions ratification
Bangladesh becomes first Asian country to ratify all 11 ILO fundamental instruments and first in South Asia to ratify ILO Convention No. 190
The International Labour Organization (ILO) today commended the Government of Bangladesh for the landmark ratification of three key ILO Conventions, including two fundamental ILO Conventions on occupational safety and health, reflecting the...
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