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Tripartite constituents gather in Johannesburg to drive just transition in climate action

Representatives of governments, workers and employers from ten countries gathered in Johannesburg to turn national climate commitments into opportunities for decent work and social justice through a just transition.

Skills for the future of work

Bridging education and work: ILO advances future-ready skills at Grenada’s National Summit

The ILO joined national leaders and partners at Grenada’s National Education Summit to champion future-ready skills, highlight the role of educators in a transforming labour market, and advance stronger links between education and decent work.

Child labour

Latin America and the Caribbean consolidate their regional roadmap to accelerate the eradication of child labour

Representatives of governments, employers and workers from 31 countries agreed on the strategic basis for the IV Strategic Plan 2026–2030 of the Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour, which defines the regional...

The ILO launches dynamic country profiles offering real-time data and insights on decent work

The redesigned ILOSTAT country profiles provide interactive snapshots of labour markets and decent work conditions, reflecting the ILO’s commitment to open, accessible and timely labour statistics.

Strengthening maritime labour standards

Ukraine advances on the path to ratifying the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

The Kyiv round table marked concrete progress toward Ukraine’s ratification of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. Participants agreed on next steps to align national legislation with global maritime standards and strengthen protection for...

International day of care and support 2025

Care to Compete: New ILO report shows business case for care policies for employees with disabilities

Ahead of the International Day of Care and Support, a new report from the International Labour Organization’s Global Business and Disability Network links effective disability-inclusive workplace care and support policies to employee engagement,...

United for decent work

Ukraine’s tripartite partners shape the next Decent Work Country Programme

As Ukraine advances on the path to recovery and European integration, representatives of government, workers, and employers gathered in Kyiv to shape ILOs next Decent Work Country Programme 2026–2029.

UN Day

High-level panel highlights Türkiye’s strong partnership with the UN and renew commitment to dialogue, cooperation, and shared global...

Leaders and youth voices reaffirm the value of cooperation, multilateralism and collective action in tackling global challenges.

New project

ILO and EU launch a project to strengthen Ukraine’s labour market governance

ILO and the EU are investing €3.8 million to modernise Ukraine’s labour-market institutions, strengthen social dialogue, align legislation with ILS and EU law, and prioritise inclusion of women, youth, veterans, displaced persons and people with...

A tool for cooperation, mobility, and prosperity

Ministers of East and Horn of Africa unite for better labour migration governance and decent work

Ministers from across the IGAD region have adopted a landmark communiqué in Nairobi, committing to stronger labour migration governance, fair recruitment, and expanded social protection. The decision marks a renewed regional push toward safe and...

ILO Pretoria Joins UN South Africa in Celebrating 80 Years of the United Nations

The UN’s 80th Anniversary was celebrated at the Pretoria Art Museum, bringing together UN staff, partners, students, and the community for environmental activities, art, and a Climate Action Pledge. The event highlighted collaboration,...

Iraq and the United Nations advance key commitments to strengthen social protection ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development

Leadership

Max Tuñón takes the helm as Country Director in Bangladesh

Tuñón arrives in Bangladesh at a time when the ILO mandate to promote decent work and social justice is high on the national agenda.

Decent work and food security as pathways to sustainable peace

At Geneva Peace Week, experts from the UN Peacebuilding Fund, ILO, FAO, Interpeace and Sudan’s civil society highlighted how decent work and food security can serve as powerful tools for conflict prevention, social cohesion, and peace.

South Asia–GCC migration corridor

Bangladesh and ILO join forces to strengthen social protection for migrant workers

Bangladeshi tripartite stakeholders and the ILO STREAM Programme pinpoint areas for collaboration to make social protection a reality for migrant workers at home and abroad.

Second World Summit for Social Development

ILO calls for a new multilateralism rooted in decent work and social justice

The ILO will bring its tripartite vision to the Second World Summit for Social Development to ensure that global commitments on poverty reduction, employment and social protection translate into real progress for people.

Multinational enterprise and sustainable development

Compliance management: ILO and tripartite partners support “Going Global” enterprises in achieving sustainable development

Skills development

Africa Skills Week 2025 launches new strategy and partnerships for skills development

Africa Skills Week 2025 brought together continental partners to launch a new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) strategy, expand public–private partnerships, and kick off a major work-based learning initiative. The event...

ECOWAS adopts ILO toolkit to promote ethical reporting on labour migration

The ILO, in partnership with ECOWAS and media stakeholders, has localized its global Media Toolkit to empower West African journalists in promoting ethical, rights-based reporting on labour migration and fair recruitment.

World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings

ILO Director-General urges action to strengthen decent work amid global uncertainty

In statements to the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, Gilbert F. Houngbo emphasized that decent work institutions are essential for sustainable and inclusive development.