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International Labour Standards

Namibia ratifies the ILO Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No.156)

Namibia becomes the 48th ILO member State to ratify Convention No. 156.

International labour standards

New ILO project strengthens worker protections in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Canada-funded initiative supports safer, fairer workplaces and helps Lao People's Democratic Republic meet international labour standards.

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ILO launches Global Policy Tracker on Digital Labour Platforms

A new ILO resource to support evidence-based policymaking and social dialogue on platform work.

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ILO to highlight jobs and resilience at TICAD9

At the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), taking place in Yokohama, Japan from 20–22 August 2025, the International Labour Organization will be calling for greater investment in jobs and livelihoods to tackle the...

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Islamabad Healthcare Authority and ILO launch revised standards to improve worker safety and patient care

Crisis response

ILO launches women-centred employment and decent work initiative in Afghanistan

The initiative aims to empower vulnerable communities recovering from earthquakes across Herat Province.

Care economy

ILO and the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean call for investment in care to generate millions of formal job

New study shows that investing in care systems can generate 31 million jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the majority in the formal economy.

Renewed commitment to protecting South Africa's children: National day against child labour

Child labour

Breaking the cycle: From child labour to labour rights advocate

From child domestic worker to labour rights advocate; Joy Marcus now leads efforts in Guyana to end exploitation and empower women through Red Thread. Her journey turns personal pain into a powerful call for change.

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ILO and Japan launch project to expand social protection in Sri Lanka

New initiative strengthens unemployment, maternity, and pension schemes while extending coverage to informal and care economy workers through a gender-transformative approach.

Over 40 Zambian workers equipped with tools to champion disability inclusion

Over 40 government officials from Western Province have been equipped with the knowledge and tools to champion inclusive governance and service delivery at the local level.

Azerbaijan advances just transition in national climate plan

Tripartite constituents and the ILO held a national workshop to align Azerbaijan’s NDC 3.0 with just transition and decent work principles. It continues a series of ILO interventions conducted in 2024 in preparation for COP29 and in 2025 under the...

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From Bangladesh to Bangkok: journey with ILO to labour research conference

As Bangladesh navigates alignment of its labour laws to international standards, the demand for greater public awareness and stronger advocacy has never been greater. This is where lessons can be learnt from global networks.

Quality apprenticeship

Indonesia to advance its apprenticeship reform through tripartite dialogue

The ILO supports tripartite dialogue to advance apprenticeship reform in Indonesia, based on its Quality Apprenticeship Recommendation, 2023 (No. 208).

Equal pay

Moldova and Ukraine step up efforts to close the gender pay gap

A high-level ILO training in Turin has equipped national stakeholders from Moldova and Ukraine with practical tools to promote equal pay for work of equal value.

Zambia strengthens disability inclusion through multi-stakeholder sensitisation of national policies in Western Province

The Government of Zambia has taken a major step toward inclusive governance by launching a nationwide sensitisation campaign to promote two newly adopted policies: the National Policy on Persons with Disabilities and the National Disability...

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ILO launches first occupational safety and health guide in agriculture in Lebanon

New guide aims to raise safety standards, protect workers’ rights, and promote decent work in Lebanon’s agriculture sector

Indonesia sets up Tourism Sector Skills Committee to foster employment and workforce development

The Tourism Sector Skills Committee reflects the industry's active commitment to advancing skills development and employment, backed by the ILO’s support.

Senegal : Toward Real Social Protection for Agricultural Workers

July 29, 2025 – Saly, Senegal. A national dialogue was held from July 29 to 31, 2025, at the Palm Beach Hotel, bringing together key stakeholders from the agricultural sector and public institutions to discuss extending social protection to...

Indonesia endorses National Roadmap for Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

The Government of Indonesia joins forces with the United Nations in Indonesia to combating poverty, narrowing social disparities and boosting labour productivity and inclusive economic growth.