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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.

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

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).

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 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.

ILO welcomes G20 targets on youth and gender equality

ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, calls for renewed ambition to tackle inequality, integrate young people and women in labour markets, and deliver decent work at G20 Labour Ministers’ Meeting.

International Year of Cooperatives

Measures to strengthen cooperatives and their role in sustainable development showcased at UN Headquarters

At a high-level event for the International Year of Cooperatives, governments, the ILO, and representatives of the cooperative movement shared recent policies, financing schemes and education initiatives, alongside new data and international...

Labour migration

ILO–CARICOM consultation paves the way for a stronger regional labour migration policy

Senior labour officials from CARICOM Member States met virtually on 29–30 July 2025 to advance a Regional Labour Migration Policy Framework supporting decent work, regional integration, and fair labour mobility.

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.

UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy invited to contribute to global roadmap for eradicating poverty beyond growth

At a time of what the UN Secretary-General has described as a “global development emergency”, the UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy convened its 53rd Regular Meeting on 15 July 2025. The meeting addressed strategic alignment with major...

Zambia launches HIV and AIDS Guidelines for the Informal Economy and Private Sector Engagement Strategy

The Government of Zambia, in collaboration with employers and workers' organizations, has officially launched the HIV and AIDS Guidelines for the Informal Economy and the Private Sector Engagement Strategy (2025–2027).

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Honduran employers take action on environmental, social and governance priorities

Under the leadership of the Honduran Council of Private Enterprise and its affiliated organisations, three Honduran companies now have a plan to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance principles (ESG).

Gender equality

A partnership for a more gender-responsive labour market in Portugal

The ILO, with EU support, has launched a project in Portugal to advance gender equality and work-life balance. It focuses on removing barriers, strengthening policies, and ensuring equality becomes a reality in workplaces.

Nigeria Unites to End Child Labour: Children Lead the Call for Change

At the 2025 World Day Against Child Labour, Nigeria celebrated progress and amplified children’s voices in a powerful call to action. Through national conferences, creative performances, and policy dialogue, stakeholders renewed their commitment to...

Accelerating SDG 8: The ILO calls for bold policy shifts at UN High-Level Political Forum

The ILO champions accelerated action to fast-track decent work at key UN event, after review reveals SDG 8 – Decent Work and economic growth – remains significantly off-track.

Joint ILO and Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Survey

Global survey to shape inform research priorities on forced labour and human trafficking

The ILO and IPA (Innovation for Poverty Action) launched a global survey to identify top research priorities on forced labour and human trafficking. Targeting diverse stakeholders, the initiative aims to close evidence gaps and inform effective,...

Informal Economy

Unions in Nepal co-create tailored training tools to support informal workers

A design sprint brought together 14 worker representatives to co-develop practical, union-led training tools for the outreach and sensitization of informal domestic and waste management workers in Kathmandu, Nepal.

ILO-led expert groups advance harmonized statistical frameworks on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy

ILO-led expert groups advance work on statistics of social and solidarity economy entities and measuring economic contributions of cooperatives, paving the way for future international statistical standards.