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55 million more people now enjoy better social protection, compared to 2021

Development partners celebrate major improvements in coverage, adequacy and comprehensiveness of social protection at the annual meeting of the ILO’s Global Flagship Programme on Building Social Protection Floors for All.

Role of media in skills development

Harnessing media for skills development in Ethiopia's agro-processing sector

Effective media engagement is crucial for advancing skills development in Ethiopia's agro-processing sector. By raising awareness, advocating for policy improvements, and showcasing success stories, the media plays a vital role in aligning training...

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Asia-Pacific advances Just Energy Transition: Community of Practice drives coal phase-out and promotes labour and social solutions

As the Asia-Pacific region accelerates its shift towards greener energy, skill development, social protection, and social dialogue emerge as critical drivers of a Just Energy Transition—one that ensures no one is left behind.

The ILO renews its cooperation agreement with the Association Internationale des Conseils économiques et sociaux et institutions similaires

The renewal commits the two partners to work together to advance decent work through institutions for the next six years.

Employment policy

Fiji moves forward with revised National Employment Policy

Stakeholders meet to develop a policy that will help create full and productive employment for all in Fiji

Social Protection

Strategy launched to support ILO member states’ efforts to extend social protection to migrant workers and refugees

During a joint ILO-ISSA Global Webinar on Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers and Refugees, participants shared experiences and launched the ILO Strategy on extending social protection to migrant workers, refugees and their families.

UNTFSSE welcomes African Union and Social Enterprise World Forum

The 51st regular meeting of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) marked significant milestones in expanding global reach and fostering collaboration. With the inclusion of the African Union as member...

Technical Working Groups on Cooperative and Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) Statistics launched

The ILO launched two Technical Working Groups on statistics of cooperatives and the broader Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE). This is part of a wider collaborative initiative that aims to improve the visibility and impact of these entities,...

ILO Governing Body concludes its 353rd Session

The Executive Body of the International Labour Organization reviewed global labour issues and country cases.

The CLEAR Supply Chains project was present at CAFEXPO Honduras 2025

CAFEXPO, the first national coffee event in Honduras, held on March 21 and 22 in San Pedro Sula, featured the participation of key coffee sector actors.

EU conference highlights cooperative contributions to industrial transformation

On March 18, 2025, the ILO participated in the European Commission conference on “Fostering Europe’s Prosperity and Industrial Transformation: Cooperatives as Drivers of Change”.

C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

ILO expands support to the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for implementation of Convention No. 190

The ILO continues to support the Government of Kyrgyzstan in implementing ILO Convention No. 190 by launching the “Preventing and eradicating violence and harassment at work” capacity building programme for public officials.

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Labour rights as human rights: A step forward in strengthening labour rights protection in Nepal

The ILO Nepal and the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal (NHRCN) have agreed to collaborate in promoting fundamental labour rights in Nepal. The five-year partnership aims to strengthen labour rights through fair employment, migrant worker...

World Consumer Rights Day event highlights the role of social and solidarity economy entities

ILO delivered opening remarks at a session titled “Community Action at the Heart of Sustainable Lifestyles” on the last day of the Sustainable Lifestyles Summit 2025 organized by Consumers International.

Occupational safety and health data

Thailand takes action to improve occupational safety and health statistics

An ILO-Japan initiative supports Thailand’s efforts to enhance the accuracy and reliability of OSH data, ultimately promoting a safer and healthier working environment for all.

Training

Launch of new course on the preparation of reports on ILO Convention No. 190

Government officials receive interregional training on Convention No. 190 and the preparation of reports on its application.

Empowering ethical journalism: ILO and University of Media, Arts, And Communication, Ghana partner to spotlight labour migration stories

Shaping Stories, Empowering Change: ILO and University of Media, Arts, and Communication (UniMAC) Launch Transformative Partnership to Redefine Labour Migration Reporting.

Ghana’s labour inspectors lead the charge for safer workplaces and child labour eradication

Building a safer future! The ILO empowers labour inspectors in Ghana's cocoa and mining industries with vital skills to champion Occupational Safety and Health, eliminate child labour, and ensure sustainable working environments.

Information session on labour conditions on fishing vessels and the role of embassies and consulates

Ibero-America

More protection, less inequality: The urgent need for a gender perspective in occupational safety and health

New report by the ILO and OISS highlights how occupational risks affect women and men differently in Ibero-America, underscoring the invisibility of feminized sectors such as care work.