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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,...

World Day against Child Labour

Honduras strengthens local action with new Child Labour Prevention Committee

Child Labour Prevention Committees (CPCTI) are community-based structures made up of trained local leaders who are equipped to identify, prevent, and respond to situations of child labour within their communities.

With EU/ILO support, Moldova’s National Employment Agency receives vehicles and IT equipment to enhance mobility and accessibility of...

The National Employment Agency (ANOFM) has received three modern vehicles, IT equipment and office furniture within an institutional strengthening effort aimed at bringing employment services closer to citizens.

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project

ILO implemented the Formalize Your Business training programme in Mongolia

Following the adaptation of the FYB to the Mongolian context and the launch of this programme in 2024, the project has implemented the FYB training programme in collaboration with the Mongolian Employers’ Federation (MONEF) in some districts and...

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project

ILO supports conducting social insurance SICOS training in Mongolia

The ILO and General Authority for Social Insurance (GASI) jointly organized a two-day workshop for social insurance staff to strengthen the capacity and skills of social insurance officials from 28 to 29 April 2025, benefiting 87 social insurance...

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project

Micro and small businesses gave lower ratings to government services, compared to the larger enterprises

ILO supports conducting The Cost of Red Tape Index Survey by the Mongolian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI). On 6 May 2025, the MNCCI launched the Cost of Red Tape Index Survey, and the report examines the impact of administrative and...

Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank Forum

ILO highlights transformative power of the social and solidarity economy at a global forum in Spain

The ILO participated in the first Forum of the Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank (ASETT), emphasizing the role of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in contributing to decent work, social justice, and inclusive development. It...

Sectors and value chains for decent work and productivity

2030 Roadmap approved in Peru to boost the Amazon Chestnut sector in Madre de Dios with decent work and sustainability

This strategic planning tool—developed with the active participation of Amazon Chestnut harvesters’ associations, enterprise, authorities and technical partners such as the ILO and CITEproductivo Madre de Dios—will guide the transformation of the...

International Labour Standards

Uruguay ratifies ILO Convention No. 187 on the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health

Uruguay has now ratified all fundamental Conventions.

Fair Recruitment

From policy to practice: ILO sets fair recruitment agenda for the next decade

ILO and global partners commit to advancing fair recruitment through action rooted in international labour standards, social dialogue and increased policy coherence.

Strengthening labour standards through dialogue

ILO workshop engages government and social partners in Jordan in an EU-funded initiative.

Just transition

Timor-Leste’s key labour actors identify actions on climate change and Just Transition

The ILO supports Timor-Leste’s key labour actors to promote Just Transition in the country for business sustainability and decent work for workers.

Rise for Impact

Uzbek cotton farmers build skills in management, negotiation and labour rights

Practical ILO workshop boosts sustainable farming, financial planning and legal awareness across cotton-growing communities in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh and Syrdarya regions.

Labour migration

Philippines steps up decent work in blue economy under EU-funded ‘Ship to Shore’ programme

New phase of the Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme launched to enhance protection of migrant workers’ rights in the blue economy, marked by inaugural Project Advisory Committee meeting.

Skills for green jobs

Lao teachers advance electric vehicle and industrial skills through South-South Cooperation

The ILO/China Partnership Project on Skills Development boosts technical education and green job readiness in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

International Labour Standards

Saint Lucia ratifies all fundamental ILO Conventions

All countries in the Caribbean have now ratified Convention No. 138.

International Labour Standards

Barbados ratifies 3 key occupational safety and health standards

Barbados has now ratified all ten fundamental Conventions.

ILO Strengthens Institutional Capacity for Sustainable Use of Just Transition Assessment Model in Nigeria

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has successfully conducted a capacity-building workshop to enhance the application of the Just Transition Assessment Model (JTAM) in Nigeria. 

Social Protection

Angola moves forward in consolidating social protection statistics

The main objective of the initiative was to compile, harmonize and analyze statistical data for the period from 2022 to 2024, with a view to producing the second annual bulletin on social protection in the country.

Skills development and responsible business conduct

ILO’s training initiatives strengthen public-private cooperation in responsible business and workforce development

Through innovative training programmes, the ILO bridges the gaps in the electronics industry between workforce skills and industry demands, empowering workers and employers with the expertise needed to drive responsible business conduct.