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International Sign Language Day

ILO joins efforts to promote sign language accessibility at work in Indonesia

The ILO highlights a set of actionable recommendations to remove barriers and promote equal opportunities for people with hearing impairments in Indonesia.

Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Uzbekistan moves toward a safer working environment with a training on preventing violence and harassment

Labour inspectors and social partners in Uzbekistan build practical skills to prevent and respond to workplace violence and harassment at ILO training.

Workers' activities

Dominica launches first Trade Union Congress with ILO support

Dominica’s labour movement marked a historic milestone with the launch of its first national Trade Union Congress, uniting four major unions under one progressive constitution with ILO’s support, to strengthen workers’ representation and social...

International Year of Cooperatives

International experts forge ahead on global SSE and cooperative statistical frameworks

While the SSE statistics working group examined the statistical definition of social enterprise, the group on measuring economic contribution of cooperatives addressed accounting standards to enhance global comparability.

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan hosts tripartite workshop to develop forthcoming social insurance law

With ILO support under the Global Accelerator, tripartite constituents in Uzbekistan discuss maternity benefit reform to expand social protection coverage.

Artificial intelligence

AI and circular economies: A new future for the coconut sector

An ILO programme pioneers a circular, AI-powered transformation of the coconut industry, adding value and positioning island communities like Siargao as models of inclusive, climate-resilient growth in the Philippines.

Social protection

Migrant workers at the heart of Thai rubber sector equipped with labour rights and social protection knowledge

ILO, in collaboration with Thai and Japanese partners, advances responsible business conduct and social protection for migrant workers in Thailand’s rubber sector.

Migrant fishers

EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights and DMW launch “Lost in Transit” report on Filipino fishers in the UK

Launch of “Lost in Transit” report under the European Union (EU)-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia calls for stronger UK–Philippines cooperation, harmonized contracts, and ratification of key ILO conventions to protect migrant fishers.

Nigeria appoints national focal points to promote the MNE Declaration

The country enhances policy coherence in advancing decent work through responsible business conduct.

Trade union empowerment

Empowering Indonesian workers for retirement with Start Your Business Programme

The ILO and the Indonesian union confederation support workers in getting ready for retirement by learning how to start and run a business.

Thailand advances labour rights in fishing sector with new phase of EU-funded ‘Ship to Shore Rights’ programme

New phase of the EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme launched in Thailand to promote safe migration and strengthen protection of migrant workers’ rights in the blue economy, marked by the first National Programme Advisory...

ILO nurtures dreams with a scent of training: Artissan Café, the fruit of SENATIC in the mountains of Risaralda

In the misty highlands of Santa Rosa de Cabal, where rural hamlets seem suspended in the clouds and coffee grows as a farming legacy, three young people decided to change the story of their community. Thanks to the SENATIC project a partnership...

Armenia forges resilient future: green value chains in action

ILO workshops help Armenia’s local businesses and planners create green jobs, strengthen value chains and promote an inclusive sustainable economy.

Global Coalition for Social Justice

Asia-Pacific advances agenda for living wages

Regional dialogue strengthens commitment to inclusive wage-setting aligned with ILO principles.

ILO promotes green skills to empower sustainable development in China

On 21-22 September 2025, the ILO and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China co-hosted the ‘Green Skills for Sustainable Development’ Symposium in Zhengzhou, launching the new Guide on Core Skills for the Green Transition.

Global progress on social justice slowed by persistent inequalities, new ILO report warns

New assessment shows advances in poverty reduction, education and productivity, but progress has stalled in recent years, leaving deep inequalities and eroding trust in institutions.

THAMM Plus

Egypt supports employment agencies to promote fair recruitment abroad

As Egypt begins implementing its new Labour Law No. 14 of 2025, a roundtable brought together relevant national and international stakeholders to reinforce fair recruitment practices as they examined the realities faced by private employment...

Decent Work

Strengthening partnerships for decent work in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The ILO Decent Work Team conducted a mission to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 16–19 September 2025, engaging Government, workers, employers, and development partners to renew partnerships, strengthen social protection, and advance the Decent...

Freedom of association

Philippines steps up efforts to strengthen freedom of association, labour education

The Philippines launches a new training initiative and reinforces its commitment to uphold rights at work, advance recognition of freedom of association and enhance labour education.

Sustainable Trade and Investment in Southern Africa

Botswana strengthens commitment to decent work and responsible business conduct through trade and investment