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Facing unprecedented demographic shifts in Europe and Central Asia

Joint ILO–UNECE-UNFPA brief calls for the inclusion of underrepresented groups in labour markets as a key strategy for tackling demographic change.

Global Accelerator

Namibia commits to using Employment Impact Assessments to drive its job creation agenda

Namibia has committed to using Employment Impact Assessments (EmpIAs) to help achieve its goal of creating 500,000 jobs within five years. This initiative, launched under the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection, aims to integrate...

Global Accelerator

Global Accelerator contributes to public-private dialogue to drive decent work in Namibia

Namibia hosted a Public-Private Forum to strengthen partnerships for job creation and inclusive growth. Led by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the event brought together government, business, and development partners. The...

Second World Summit for Social Development

From relief to development: Jordan, ILO and UNDP highlight the role of decent work in crisis-affected communities

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) join forces to advance resilience and recovery through decent work, reaffirming that jobs, rights and social justice...

World Summit for Social Development

Countries commit to investing in and strengthening social protection

The Doha Political Declaration, adopted at the World Summit for Social Development, outlines the measures pledged to support social protection for all, thereby reinforcing the role of social protection in advancing social development and social...

Employers Step Up to Shape Safer, Fairer Labour Migration in Nigeria

Supported by the ILO and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) is rallying employers through the Labour Migration Advisory Committee for Employers (LMACE) to strengthen...

Private Employment Agencies Step Up for Fair Recruitment in Nigeria

With support from the ILO and and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria (EAPEAN) hosted a hands-on workshop in Lagos to empower private employment agencies...

A framework agreement signed between the ILO and the Interconfederal Mediation and Arbitration Service Foundation of Spain (SIMA-FSP)

The agreement, which covers joint actions by both institutions to promote labour conciliation and arbitration, was signed in Madrid on 6 November.

ILO expands Digital Labour Platform Policy Tracker to include collective bargaining agreements

New component offers overview of agreements across countries and sectors as part of ILO’s ongoing efforts to monitor global policy and regulatory developments on digital labour platforms.

The ILO adopts the first of its kind Guidelines to promote fair labour market services for migrant fishers

Agreement over the new measures aimed at strengthening fairness and accountability in recruitment practices was reached following an ILO-supported tripartite dialogue between governments, fishing vessel owners’ and fishers’ representatives.

Second World Summit for Social Development

ILO welcomes renewed global commitment to social development and cooperation

At the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), world leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing social justice and supporting just transitions through demographic, technological and environmental change.

Governors’ Spouses Join Forces with ILO to End Child Labour in Nigeria

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has rallied Nigeria’s Governors’ spouses to lead the fight against child labour, urging stronger political will, investment in education, and social protection to secure a better future for Nigerian...

Development cooperation

EU-Funded ILO PROSPER Project strengthens UN synergies and social protection in Belize

ILO lays the groundwork for enhanced policy implementation, technical support, and integrated social protection measures to promote decent work and economic resilience in Belize’s vulnerable communities.

CLP Annual Meeting 2025

Child Labour Platform Programme launched in India

The 16th Annual Meeting of the Child Labour Platform marked a turning point as the ILO and the Governments in India unveiled a comprehensive programme to tackle child labour in key agricultural supply chains.

Kazakhstan’s trade unions adopt strategy to advance safety and health in mines

The workshop supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) delivers a joint trade union strategy to strengthen miners’ safety across national, sectoral and enterprise levels in line with key occupational safety and health (OSH) and labour...

Industrial relations

ILO hands over four grievance applications to Indonesia's garment, footwear and palm oil union federations

The ILO has enhanced four grievance applications in the garment, footwear and palm oil sectors by integrating AI-based features to improve working conditions and empower workers.

UN Climate Conference, Belém

The ILO and European Commission are set to co-host the Just Transition pavilion at COP30

Organized in partnership with Employers’ and Workers’ Organizations, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change the Pavilion will bring together governments, workers, employers, and stakeholders for dialogues and knowledge sharing...

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

ILO and Ministry of Manpower Indonesia invest in continuous capacity development for employment services counsellors

The ongoing partnership between the ILO and Ditjen BINAPENTA Kemnaker strengthens public employment services counsellors’ skills to effectively guide aspiring entrepreneurs in Indonesia.

World Summit for Social Development

Global Coalition for Social Justice recognized as a key platform to advance the Doha Declaration

The Political Declaration, adopted at the World Summit for Social Development, identifies the ILO-led Coalition as an important vehicle to advancing the agreed principles and goals. Partners convened to showcase their concrete contributions.

Investing in care: ILO highlights the future of the care sector at European Parliament event

The ILO emphasized the need for systemic reform and investment in care at the first-ever Care Workers’ Parliament.