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Montenegro ratifies ILO Convention No. 190 to strengthen protections against violence and harassment in the world of work

By ratifying ILO Convention No. 190 on 5 March 2025, Montenegro took a significant step towards fostering a more inclusive world of work.

ILO strengthens capacities to promote sustainable employment through SIYB training in Lebanon

As part of its sustainable enterprises’ development programme, the ILO is strengthening entrepreneurship and job creation to support Lebanon’s economic recovery through projects funded by the EU, the Netherlands and Sweden.

RISE for Impact

Empowering cotton communities in Uzbekistan: ILO workshop promotes fundamental principles and rights at work

A two-day ILO workshop in Jizzakh focused on promoting the five fundamental principle and right at work among cotton-growing communities, with a strong emphasis on social dialogue, gender equality, and workplace safety.

Three federations pledge to sustain grievance applications in garment sector

Three trade union federations working with the ILO on grievance applications commit to maintaining their implementation to promote better labour relations in the garment sector.

ILO launches Social Health Protection Toolkit on World Health Day

The toolkit provides expertise and practical tools to help Member States achieve universal health coverage and social protection for all.

Cultural and Creative Economy

African Union Member State representatives validate joint programme to boost decent work in Africa's creative economy

The African Union, ILO, and UNESCO have launched the CREATE Programme, validated by 29 AU Member States, to promote decent work in Africa’s cultural and creative economy by improving working conditions, expanding social protection, and fostering...

ILO Participatory Gender Audit for trade union concludes recommended actions

The ILO’s Strengthening Industrial Relations in Indonesia (SIRI) project supports the enhancement of gender equality and equity within the National Trade Union (SPN) by proposing five key recommendations.

International Labour Review transitions to open access

The International Labour Review, one of the world’s leading publications on world-of-work knowledge and research, transitions to open access with the Open Library of Humanities.

Safety and health at work

Cambodian workers and employers help shape new occupational safety and health law

Capacity building helps workers’ and employers’ representatives contribute to drafting of new law.

Global Disability Summit 2025

Advancing disability inclusion in the global labour market

People with disabilities make up an estimated one billion, or 15 per cent, of the world's population. The right of people with disabilities to decent work, however, is frequently denied.

ILO discusses key areas to tackle forced labour and human trafficking in the EU

At a high-level conference hosted by the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, the ILO discussed the shared challenges in the EU to tackle forced labour and human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation

Culture and Creative Economy

African cultural and creative sector sets roadmap for decent jobs and inclusive growth

Government representatives, sectoral unions and employers’ organizations from the Culture and Creative Economy from across Africa joined forces in Johannesburg to develop national roadmaps aimed at promoting decent work and unlocking the full...

Press release

ILO and QOOT Cluster partner to strengthen market linkages for farmers and agri-food SMEs in Lebanon

Cooperative development

Building a sustainable future for Guyana’s fisherfolk

This collaborative Project brings together the ILO and FAO through FISH4ACP to strengthen fishing cooperatives, enhance livelihoods, and promote better working conditions, with particular attention on the empowerment of women in the seafood value...

The 4th Assembly of the Ibero-American Network of Public Employment Services (RISPE) was held in Madrid

It was attended by the ILO and took place from March 31 to April 2, 2025, promoted by the Spanish Public Employment Service (SEPE).

Domestic workers rights

Graduation marks a milestone for Jamaica Household Workers' Union members

Graduates are now equipped with the expertise to effectively advocate for domestic workers’ rights and decent work conditions.

ILO hands over grievance applications to garment union federations

The ILO’s Strengthening Industrial Relations in Indonesia Project concludes with the notable handover of grievance applications to union federations, aiming to foster more robust industrial relations within the garment sector.

Raising Awareness on the Role of Employment Counsellors of Unified Social Services in Armenia

This video highlights the crucial role of employment counsellors at the Unified Social Services of Armenia. Acting as intermediaries between employers and job seekers, they help in matching individuals with suitable job opportunities while also...

News

ILO supports Kenya to refine national plan for green jobs and skills

Kenya is advancing a national strategy to create green jobs and support a sustainable economy. A stakeholder review supported by the ILO brought together experts, government officials, and partners to refine the plan and ensure an inclusive...

Labour standards

ILO highlights labour standards progress at CARIFORUM-EU Consultative Committee meeting

Mr. Shingo Miyake, ILO International Labour Standards and Labour Law Specialist presented on the impact of the EPA on the implementation of ILO Fundamental Conventions — also known as core labour standards — in CARIFORUM and EU Member States.