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Global landmark pandemic accord sets new milestone for health and care workers
Health worker in Indonesia during Covid-19 pandemic

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Global landmark pandemic accord sets new milestone for health and care workers

In a landmark move, the World Health Assembly has adopted the first-ever Pandemic Agreement – an international accord aimed at bolstering preparedness and ensuring a fairer, more unified response to future global health crises. Central to this...

ILO Türkiye provides training support for fair and safe working conditions in delivery sector

ILO Türkiye provides training support for fair and safe working conditions in delivery sector

The training focused on occupational health and safety and the legal status of delivery workers, aiming to support access to fundamental rights for motorcycle couriers.

Chamber leaders across Palestine trained to support enterprise sustainability and crisis preparedness
ILO and ITC/ILO staff and participants in SURE training in Palestine

Chamber leaders across Palestine trained to support enterprise sustainability and crisis preparedness

The ILO has concluded a certified SURE training in Ramallah, equipping 25 representatives from Palestinian Chambers of Commerce with tools to help businesses build resilience.

15 years of SCORE: A milestone in enterprise development and decent work

15 years of SCORE: A milestone in enterprise development and decent work

To mark 15 years of the SCORE Programme, the ILO hosted a special event bringing together SCORE donors and partners to celebrate achievements and share their journeys. Since its inception in 2010, SCORE has helped small and medium enterprises (SMEs)...

Honduras takes a key step toward establishing a Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System in the coffee sector
ILO team together with representatives of the Delegation of the European Union in Honduras, FAO, UNICEF, ITC, companies linked to the Platform against Child Labor (CLP) and officials from different State Secretariats related to the issue. Tegucigalpa, 2025.

Child Labour

Honduras takes a key step toward establishing a Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System in the coffee sector

A Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) is an active and structured process aimed at identifying, preventing, and remediating child labour at the local level.

Ensuring Workplace Safety in the Digital Age: A Call for Action

Ensuring Workplace Safety in the Digital Age: A Call for Action

As artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization reshape industries, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Nigerian Tripartite partners stress the urgency of adapting occupational safety frameworks. By integrating technology responsibly,...

Climate-resilient livelihoods to address child labour in Cotabato dumpsite
Women plant seeds behind coconut trees

Child labour

Climate-resilient livelihoods to address child labour in Cotabato dumpsite

Climate-resilient livelihood support in duck raising and floating vegetable gardens open opportunities for community members and parents of child labourers to earn even during floods in Cotabato City.

ECA and ILO forge partnership to promote social justice and inclusive economic growth in Africa
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Partnership for sustainable development

ECA and ILO forge partnership to promote social justice and inclusive economic growth in Africa

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and ILO have signed a groundbreaking MoU to advance social justice and inclusive economic growth across Africa. The partnership will focus on job creation, youth and women’s empowerment, social...

Lao teachers gain e-commerce and social marketing skills to empower youth entrepreneurs
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ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

Lao teachers gain e-commerce and social marketing skills to empower youth entrepreneurs

The ILO-China Partnership Project on Skills Development enhances educators’ expertise and fosters the delivery of quality employment opportunities.

ILO and Malawian Government unveil Code of Conduct to combat violence and harassment at work
ILO Country Office Director Mr. Wellington Chibebe with President Lazarus Chakwera unveiling the Code of Conduct during Labour Day celebrations in Balaka, Malawi

ILO and Malawian Government unveil Code of Conduct to combat violence and harassment at work

On International Labour Day, the Malawian Government, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), took a decisive step toward protecting workers' rights by launching the National Code of Conduct on Violence and Harassment in...

Making decent work a reality for domestic and home care workers in Europe
Making decent work a reality for domestic and home care workers in Europe

Making decent work a reality for domestic and home care workers in Europe

At an event in the European Parliament, the ILO underlined the need for formalizing care work, investing in quality care services, and ensuring a better protection for care workers to foster resilient and inclusive societies.

ILO and Partners Unveil €60 Million Investment in Nigeria’s Social Protection and Health Systems
Members of the diplomatic community along with government officials, traditional and religious leaders of Sokoto State at official launch of Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI) in Sokoto State

ILO and Partners Unveil €60 Million Investment in Nigeria’s Social Protection and Health Systems

To enhance social protection, health access, and resilience-building, the International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), with funding...

ILO showcases PROSPER at two Belizean events
Two children are colouring on activity sheets at a table covered with educational materials. The activity sheets feature cartoon drawings of people with labels such as "Farmer" and "Fisher," and the text "Discover sustainable livelihoods in Southern Belize."

ILO showcases PROSPER at two Belizean events

The ILO’s participation at EU in the Park and the Cacao Festival brought the PROSPER project directly to Belizean communities, sparking meaningful conversations about opportunity, empowerment, and sustainable growth.

Transforming South Africa's clothing sector: SCORE training empowers SMEs
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Transforming South Africa's clothing sector: SCORE training empowers SMEs

Managers and workers from SMEs shared their transformative experiences with the ILO SCORE programme at two knowledge sharing workshops in Gauteng and Cape Town.

One in four jobs at risk of being transformed by GenAI, new ILO–NASK Global Index shows

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One in four jobs at risk of being transformed by GenAI, new ILO–NASK Global Index shows

The refined global index of exposure to Generative AI offers policymakers a vital tool for managing the impact on work.

Azerbaijan moves toward strengthened social dialogue with ILO support
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Tripartism and social dialogue

Azerbaijan moves toward strengthened social dialogue with ILO support

Through a focused seminar and institutional review, tripartite constituents laid the foundation for a strategic action plan to enhance social dialogue and the role of the Tripartite Commission.

Strategic planning for labour inspection in Algeria

Strategic planning for labour inspection in Algeria

A workshop in Algiers brought together labour inspectors from central and regional levels to discuss strategic planning for improved regulatory compliance.

Senegal Charts a New Path for Employment with the Development of Its National Policy
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Senegal Charts a New Path for Employment with the Development of Its National Policy

Senegal has launched a strategic workshop to co-develop its new National Employment Policy. Supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), this event marks the beginning of an...

UNDP and ILO partner for stronger human rights standards in Pakistan’s business sector
ilo and undp partner for stronger human rights in pakistan's business sector

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UNDP and ILO partner for stronger human rights standards in Pakistan’s business sector

UNDP and ILO have joined forces to promote responsible business conduct and better protect workers across Pakistan.

ILO report highlights unions as central force in ending informal work
Handicapped woman, selling in the streets of Lima, Peru.

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ILO report highlights unions as central force in ending informal work

The ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) today launched a new report spotlighting the critical role of trade unions in tackling informality in the world of work.