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Legal Status of Platform Workers in Türkiye
Workshop on a roadmap for decent work in the platform economy
At the workshop organized in cooperation with the ILO and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, discussions focused on the legal status of digital platform workers and the barriers to their access to decent work.
Refugees' access to decent work
National Tripartite Consultation addresses impact of developments in Syria on Turkish labour market
The ILO Office for Türkiye convened government, employers’ and workers’ organizations to explore the economic and labour market impacts of Syrians under Temporary Protection (SuTP) in Türkiye while promoting decent work for all at the tripartite...
Employment strategy
Collaborative action drives Timor-Leste's National Employment Strategy forward
The ILO supports Timor-Leste’s key labour actors in reviewing and refining national proposed priority interventions to achieve a sustainable labour market and inclusive growth in the country.
Press release
Towards a Renewed European Social Contract
Representative of Unions, employers, governments and academia across Central and Western Europe meet in Brussels, to discuss about challenges and opportunities in shaping a new social contract at national and regional level with specific focus on...
Nepal strengthens capacities to better negotiate labour migration agreements
Nepal is keen to strengthen its approach to bilateral labour migration agreements with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), which is helping build national capacity to develop, negotiate and implement rights-based,...
ILO and partners advance statistical standards for cooperatives and the social and solidarity economy
Two Technical Working Groups (TWGs) led by the ILO on statistics on cooperatives and on the social and solidarity economy (SSE) begin shaping frameworks to improve visibility, comparability, and policy relevance of these statistics.
ILO Regional Conference in Addis Ababa
Africa charts path for labour-driven development and inclusive growth
African ministers and stakeholders commit to scaling up employment-intensive infrastructure, linking decent work with inclusive development and climate resilience at landmark ILO conference in Addis Ababa.
News
ILO to hold student pitch contest to promote a safe and healthy working environment
Students from Japan and around the world will compete for a better future of work at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, on 17 July 2025.
Making social protection accessible and effective for domestic workers with evidence from Bihar: Key insights on the way forward
The validation workshop reviewed the findings of a report and discussed ways forward to ensure accessible and effective social protection for domestic workers in India.
Media advisory
ILO to release new 2025 update on global labour market trends
ILO urges inclusive social protection for climate resilience at regional seminar
The ILO urged Caribbean governments to integrate climate risk into social protection systems to better protect vulnerable rural workers affected by climate change.
Climate change
Social protection essential for climate justice in Small Island Developing States
Despite producing only minimal carbon emissions, Small Island Developing States are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis. Closing social protection gaps can enable them to face climate challenges.
Skills Development
Enhanced approach to work-based learning promotes skills development and decent work in Thailand’s automotive industry
Thailand’s Dual Vocational Training system enhanced in line with ILO standards on apprenticeships, with training developed to equip enterprises in the automotive industry to provide quality on-the-job training.
ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills
Lao students and teachers to benefit from South-South Cooperation Skills Development Network
With support from the ILO/China Partnership Programme, a new China-Laos cooperation aims to improve skills development in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025
Around the world, the 2025 SafeDay campaign explored how AI and digitalization are revolutionizing safety and health
Every 28 April, the ILO commemorates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work to promote safe, healthy and decent working environments.
UNTFSSE
United Nations Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy explores strategic alignment and sustainability amid global challenges
The 52nd meeting of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) was held virtually on 13 May 2025, bringing together over 40 participants from more than 20 organizations to reflect on strategic...
ILO champions just transition at Jamaica’s Workers’ Week 2025
The ILO joined Jamaica’s Workers’ Week 2025 to promote climate justice, green jobs, and decent work through its Jamaica Just Transition Project. Activities included community outreach and collaboration with cultural institutions to support a fair,...
The Bahamas charts a new course for safer workplaces
Tripartite partners and the ILO join forces to strengthen legal protections for workers.
Cherry producers in Lebanon prepare for EU export markets through ILO-supported training
Awareness sessions help farmers and agricultural SMEs understand compliance protocols, strengthen value chain collaboration, and build capacity for certification.
Press release
Jordan adopts key amendments to Cooperative Law with ILO support
Revised law enhances cooperative governance, promotes inclusion, and introduces new support mechanisms to boost the sector’s contribution to decent work and inclusive development.
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