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New ILO-GCC joint report

Report reviews the wage protection system in Gulf Cooperation Council countries

Joint ILO-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) analysis highlights the extent of progress made in ensuring timely wage payments.

Labour Inspectorates and the Future of Technology

ILO launches digital tool to support labour inspections across supply chains

The ILO's LIFT digital system helps inspectorates map enterprises across supply chains, improve compliance and risk detection and generate reliable statistics for planning and enforcement.

Sustainable Trade and Investment in Southern Africa

Namibia becomes the 20th ILO Member State to appoint national focal Points for the promotion of the ILO MNE Declaration

Namibia has designated tripartite focal points to advance the ILO MNE Declaration, strengthening its commitment to responsible business, decent work and international labour standards.

Ethiopia advances skills recognition to unlock more opportunities for workers

Ethiopia is expanding recognition of skills learned outside the classroom, with new assessors helping workers gain formal certification and better job prospects.

Labour migration

ILO introduces new Guidelines on Fair Labour Market Services for Migrant Fishers in Indonesia

The ILO has introduced a set of actionable tools from its recently adopted guidelines to strengthen the protection of migrant fishers’ labour rights.

ASEAN launches new regional roadmap to prevent child labour

With ILO’s technical support, ASEAN has launched a new ten-year framework aimed at preventing child labour and eliminating its worst forms.

Artificial intelligence

ILO study highlights the need for human resource managers to better understand AI-related risks

The publication examines the growing use of AI in HR and warns that flawed system design can undermine effective people management.

PROTECT project

Strengthening accountability and protection for migrant workers in Thailand’s construction sector

Migrant worker volunteers are helping their peers learn about labour rights, entitlements, healthcare, and protection from gender-based violence across Thailand’s construction sites.

Building Skills for Tomorrow: ILO, GIZ, and CTVET Unite to Strengthen Ghana’s Workforce

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has commended Ghana for its progress in operationalizing Sector Skills Bodies (SSBs) and pledged continued support to make technical and vocational education and training (TVET) more responsive to industry...

Social Protection in Ukraine

ILO advances its work on social protection in Ukraine, supporting the country’s ongoing pension reform

Building on the continuous work on labour reforms, Helmut Schwarzer of the ILO Social Protection Department in Geneva joined the Country Office team in Kyiv for a series of meetings with national institutions, social partners, and international...

ILO-Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency

New cooperation agreement to promote decent work and labour standards in Pacific fisheries

The ILO and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency have signed a new MOU establishing a framework for cooperation to promote decent work and stronger labour standards across the Pacific fishing industry.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Sustainability training to help Malaysian employers navigate rising compliance standards

The International Labour Organization supported the launch of a new sustainability training package for Malaysian employers. Government reforms in 2025 have raised expectations on responsible business conduct. The programme will help employers...

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Cambodian vocational instructors gain green technology skills

Following study visit to China, instructors will pass on new energy vehicle (NEV) inspection and repair skills to students in Cambodia.

Cooperatives

ILO highlights global lessons as Trinidad and Tobago drives co-operative transformation

The National Co-operative Conference in Trinidad and Tobago brought together leaders, experts, and practitioners to redefine the role of co-operatives and credit unions in national development, with the ILO providing critical global insights to...

Lao business advances responsible business conduct in operations

Workshops help equip enterprises with awareness and understanding of the labour dimension of responsible business conduct and environmental, social and governance.

Rise for Impact

Uzbekistan strengthens national capacities to advance fundamental principles and rights at work

Government officials from Uzbekistan participate in the 2025 Global Academy on fundamental principles and rights at work (FPRW) to strengthen labour rights, enhance supply chain governance and support evidence-based policy implementation.

Decent work

Philippines joins global call for fairer, more secure future for workers

The Philippines participates in global efforts to champion fair wages, decent jobs, and stronger social protection, reinforcing its commitment to an inclusive and sustainable future of work.

Trade and labour

ILO IMPLEMENT advances decent work through trade and labour dialogue in Kenya and Uganda

Broad participation by governments, social partners, and civil society highlighted need to promote decent work through trade and investment policies across Africa.

Occupational safety and health

ILO and EU launch project to improve workplace safety in North Macedonia

With a focus on prevention, the initiative will help develop a national policy and strategy on occupational safety and health, align national legislation with ILO conventions and EU directives, modernize labour inspection systems, and establish a...

Second World Summit for Social Development

World leaders renew commitments to social protection for migrant workers across the Gulf, South Asia and Africa

A landmark gathering at the Second World Summit for Social Development united policymakers and social partners from the three regions to advance joint action on extending social protection to millions of migrant workers.