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World Day against Child Labour

Peer-to-peer advocates speak out against child labour in agriculture and champion children’s rights

The ILO supports the initiatives shown by children's forums and advisory committees to reach a future where every child has access to education and is free from child labour.

Global Coalition for Social Justice

“Social justice is not an ethereal ideal, but a concrete necessity” says Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader

Addressing the opening session of the annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, Luis Abinader highlighted the importance of social justice for sustainable development.

World Day Against Child Labour

“Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: Let’s speed up efforts!” – World Day Against Child Labour celebrated in Sirdarya Region,...

ILO and Digital Cooperation Organization forge partnership to advance inclusive and sustainable digital economies

The ILO and DCO sign a strategic agreement to address the impact of digital transformation on global labour markets. The partnership aims to promote decent work through digital skills, inclusive policies and support for youth, women and vulnerable...

ILO promotes skills development fund mechanism for Indonesia

The ILO showcases its initiatives on inclusive skills development through skills development fund (SDF) and employment services.

World Day Against Child Labour

Zambia stands up for children: fighting child labour together

On June 12, 2025, children, parents, and leaders gathered at Munkuye Primary School in Nkeyema to mark the World Day Against Child Labour. The theme was: “Progress is clear, but there is more to do: Let’s speed up efforts.”

World Day against Child Labour

Woven with dignity: Making Nepal’s carpets child-labour free

Despite progress, 1.1 million children in Nepal remain in child labour, many in hazardous work. The ILO and partners are working with the carpet sector and others to ensure dignity into supply chains and secure every child’s right to learn, not...

Occupational safety and health

Thailand ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health Convention (No. 155) and the Protocol of 2002 to the Occupational Safety and Health...

Thailand is one of the ILO’s founding Members, joining in 1919, and has ratified 21 ILO Conventions and 2 Protocols to date.

ILO/UNICEF

Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally

New report shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since start of century, but world fails to reach elimination targets.

Nigeria rallies stakeholders for inclusive jobs future at NEC capacity workshop

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE) with support from the ILO within the framework of GIZ’s SKYE II and ZME programmes convened a two-day workshop in Keffi to strengthen the institutional capacity of the National Employment Council...

Skills development

Lao People’s Democratic Republic enhances skills certification system as ASEAN marches on to achieve regional skills mobility

The ILO/Korea Partnership Programme’s mutual recognition of skills (MRS) capacity building programme has revitalised the national assessment and certification system of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, paving the way for greater regional skills...

International Labour Standards

Belgium ratifies the Minimum Wage Fixing Convention and the Work in Fishing Convention

Belgium becomes the 56th country to ratify Convention No. 131 and the 24th country to ratify Convention No. 188.

International Labour Standards

Angola strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of seven Conventions

Angola’s ratifications mark a major step toward stronger social protection, labour rights and workplace safety.

SEWA Kerala conducts campaigns and dialogue to advance recognition and decent work for domestic workers

The Self Employed Women’s Association in Kerala, with the ILO’s support, conducted campaigns and stakeholder consultation in celebration of the International Domestic Workers' Day, marking an important step towards inclusive legislation,...

Workers' rights

Labour rights in Europe record worst score since launch of ITUC Rights Index

The latest edition of the Global Rights Index from the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) highlights concerns about the narrowing of democratic space for trade union action and civil society engagement.

Annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

From ambition to action: Global Coalition for Social Justice launches key interventions

12th Brazil–ILO South–South Annual Review

Brazil and the ILO reaffirm commitment to social justice through South-South cooperation

The two partners outlined new priorities under the Brazil–ILO Partnership Programme, focused on advancing decent work and social justice in the Global South.

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project

Mongolia adopts the standard employment contract templates

The ILO provided technical support to the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection for the transition to the formality of informal workers and informal businesses in Mongolia. Under the project, ten (10) types of employment contracts have...

International Labour Standards

Chile renews its commitment to the promotion of occupational safety and health by ratifying a fundamental convention

Chile has now completed the ratification of the eleven fundamental ILO standards.

Interview

International Labour Conference 2025: Challenges and Opportunities for Workers

"We hope for a Conference of concrete commitments and historic decisions." This is the vision expressed by Hedia Arfaoui of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), elected Worker Vice-President of the 113th session of the International Labour...