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Employment promotion

Cambodia’s largest career fair returns for its 15th year, offering opportunities and shaping the future of work

Cambodia’s leading career fair has empowered thousands for 15 years, linking talent to opportunity and fuelling national progress.

National Conference on Child Labour in Iraq: Towards a National Strategy to Protect Children and Promote Decent Work

ILO holds a national conference under the EU-funded BEIT Project and in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to chart a way towards a national strategy to eliminate child labour.

Domestic workers

More protection for care workers with the new collective agreement for the domestic work sector

Joint Press Release

Celebrating Care: Recognizing and honouring support and care providers

Marking the International Day of Care and Support and building on ongoing efforts to recognize and strengthen the care economy, the United Nations in Nepal organized an event, hosted by ILO Nepal and UN Women Nepal to honour staff whose dedication...

A systems approach that addresses the root causes of decent work deficits is needed for a just transition

A market systems development approach offers a critical pathway to tackle environmental challenges while advancing social justice and promoting decent job creation.

Cooperative development

Field notes from Guyana’s coastline: Strengthening cooperatives and securing livelihoods in Guyana’s fisheries sector

The ILO and FAO are working side-by-side with fishing communities across Guyana to strengthen cooperatives, improve livelihoods, and promote decent work in the artisanal fisheries sector. Field visits and targeted training are helping fisherfolk...

Trade unions urge a renewed social contract anchored in decent work and social justice in report released ahead of Global Summit

The ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities releases a new global report amplifying workers’ priorities, days before the Second World Summit for Social Development begins in Doha.

Decent work

Tripartite partners in Tajikistan and ILO sign Action Plan on Decent Work for 2025–2026

The new Action Plan for Cooperation between the Tripartite Partners of the Republic of Tajikistan and the International Labour Organization on Decent Work for 2025–2026 aims to advance decent work, social protection, social dialogue and just...

Care economy

ILO calls for greater recognition and investment in Pakistan’s care economy

Investing in Pakistan’s care economy is essential for growth, equity and gender equality. Pakistan requires coordinated efforts and increased investment to transform the sector — particularly by investing in people through education, skills, fair...

Empowering migrant workers in Indonesia and Thailand with digital, cybersecurity and financial skills

Through digital micro-courses, 52 trainers and 140 migrant workers across Indonesia and Thailand enhanced their financial skills and digital awareness against online scams and fraud.

TÜRK-İŞ experts convene for capacity-building on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Training equips trade union experts with tools to respond to evolving world of work and promote decent, safe, and fair conditions for all.

Morocco to host Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, 11–13 February 2026

From 11 to 13 February 2026, the Government of Morocco will host the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, bringing together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, civil society, the private sector, and...

International Day of Care and Support 2025

Care and support for all: Investing in human rights, equality and decent work

Marking the International Day of Care and Support, the ILO, together with OHCHR and UN Women, gathered governments, civil society and UN partners to discuss how a rights-based, gender, age and disability-responsive care agenda drives growth and...

German-funded ILO project in Lebanon’s Rachaya El Wadi revives historic town centre and creates jobs

Local economic development

Transforming local economic opportunities: The European Union-funded ILO PROSPER Project officially launched in Southern Belize

The ILO and EU in partnership with Government of Belize have launched the PROSPER Project in southern Belize, a four-year initiative valued at BZD 8.9 million. The project aims to build resilience and inclusive growth across the Toledo and Stann...

New community spaces create jobs and strengthen social cohesion in Jordan through ILO–Germany partnership

The Hallabat Municipality Park and Playground and Bergish Community and Educational Centre promote decent work, community wellbeing and social inclusion, with funding from Germany through the KfW Development Bank under the ILO Employment Intensive...

Trade for Decent Work

Viet Nam puts restless joint effort on advancing gender equality in the world of work

Viet Nam has established strong legal foundations for gender equality in the world of work, but sustained progress will depend on effective implementation, institutional capacity and coordinated action across government, employers, workers’...

International Day of Care and Support

ILO highlights the role of cooperatives and the social and solidarity economy in transforming care work and closing gender gaps

The ILO presents an analysis of how cooperatives and the social and solidarity economy offer sustainable and inclusive solutions to the care crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Press release

ILO and trade unions launch AI-driven grievance platforms for Indonesia’s garment, footwear and palm oil industries

The advanced grievance systems mark a step forward in fostering harmonious industrial relations and securing workers’ rights in manufacturing and agriculture.

ILO joins meeting of G7 Employment Working Group under Canada’s Presidency