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How large cooperatives can advance decent work and responsible practices across supply chains

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...

Uzbekistan piloted interactive training for employment counsellors
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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

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
NAPSA and ILO team after the courtesy visit at ILO offices.

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...

ILO launches digital agri-business hub in Hawassa, Sidama Region of Ethiopia
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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...

Leaders commit to making social protection a foundation of climate resilience and a just transition

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.

ILO and Apindo join forces to promote an innovative workplace campaign on responsible business conduct in Indonesia
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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.

Kenya delegation explores China’s advances in social security service delivery and digital transformation
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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.

Just Transition Pavilion at UN Climate Conference becomes a hub for social dialogue and climate action
Participants at ILO JT Pavilion @COP30

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.

Strengthening skills for Southern Belize: Stakeholders validate TVET situational analysis
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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.

Vanuatu launches its first-ever National Employment Policy with ILO support
Vanuatu Employment Policy launch event, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

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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
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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
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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.

EU and China share experiences on extending social security to workers in the platform economy
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Social protection

EU and China share experiences on extending social security to workers in the platform economy

National tripartite dialogue adopt recommendations to foster responsible business for decent work in Mongolia

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
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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.

Building cohesion through dialogue: training-of trainers on conflict resolution, mediation and refugee inclusion for the Federation of...
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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...

AI for equality at work in Indonesia: Harnessing technology to create fair, inclusive and decent workplaces
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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.

Landmark ratifications in Bangladesh towards a future of work with safe and healthy environments, free from violence and harassment
Ratification ceremony of Conventions Nos. 155, 187 and 190, 20 November 2025: H.E. Brig. Gen.(Rtd) Dr. Muhammad Sakhawat Hussain, Hon'ble Adviser for Labour and Employment and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO.

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.

Bangladesh becomes first Asian country to ratify all 11 ILO fundamental instruments and first in South Asia to ratify ILO 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...