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Suriname strengthens TVET through new collaborations

South Africa's Expanded Public Works Programme community of practice paving the way for sustainable livelihoods

Supporting mobility of heavy vehicle drivers between Morocco and the European Union

The first National Thematic Forum on heavy vehicle drivers’ mobility under the EU-funded THAMM Plus project took place in Rabat on Feb 25-26, 2025, uniting key actors to promote professional mobility as a “triple win” for Morocco, the EU, and...

Employment policy

Palau validates its first National Employment Policy to promote decent work and inclusive growth

New policy aims to build an inclusive and resilient labour market for all in Palau

Exploring ground realities and opportunities to drive Responsible Business Conduct in India’s Automobile Sector

Exploring ground realities and opportunities to drive Responsible Business Conduct in India’s Automobile Sector

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

ILO/China Partnership Programme to prioritize skills development in Lao People’s Democratic Republic for 2025

Stakeholders emphasize public-private partnerships, quality apprenticeships, and education-industry alignment to advance decent work opportunities.

Lao People’s Democratic Republic advances occupational safety and health standards

New draft ministerial decision on OSH standards for heat, lighting and noise reviewed, reinforcing efforts to enhance workplace safety and responsible business practices.

Promoting decent work and gender-inclusive policies: CSW69 UN Women high-level side event was successfully organized in Beijing

CLEAR Supply Chains project in Uganda

Strengthening child labour due diligence of coffee companies in Uganda

In the framework of the ILO’s Child Labour Platform (CLP), the CLEAR Supply Chains project provided capacity building on child labour due diligence to coffee company members of the CLP who source from Uganda.

Gender-based violence

Bangladesh takes a stand: Nationwide push for safer, inclusive educational institute & workplaces

Pakistan ratifies three International Labour Standards

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Pakistan’s ratification of three key ILO instruments to strengthen workers' rights, combat forced labour, enhance seafarers' protections and improve labour data collection.

Employment policy

Marshall Islands moves to finalize first-ever employment policy

Policy to tackle youth unemployment, promote skills development and decent work

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Social protection has a strong impact on the reduction of inequalities

A new ILO working paper finds that higher social protection expenditure is associated with lower income inequality. It emphasizes the role of social protection as a key policy lever for reducing inequalities, alongside other integrated public...

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Indonesia strengthens its integrated gender responsiveness fair recruitment and inspection at national and subnational level

A series of capacity building activities on gender responsiveness fair recruitment and inspection is launched by the Minister of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers, strengthening the commitment of Indonesia to protect the rights of Indonesia...

The International Training Centre of the ILO certifies the mediators of the SIMA-FSP Foundation

A total of 18 mediators, coming from the organizations that signed the VI Agreement on Autonomous Resolution of Labour Conflicts (ASAC), have participated in the face-to-face training held in Madrid from March 10 to 13, 2025.

Tripartism and social dialogue

Social dialogue training strengthens decent work and human rights due diligence in Thailand’s auto sector

Interactive training as part of practical industry-focused toolkit, helps enhance industrial relations and responsible business conduct in the automotive supply chain.

Empowering rural women and youth in Timor-Leste through mobile training units

The ILO-EU Agroforestry Skills’ mobile training programmes equip rural women and youth in Timor-Leste with valuable new skills.

Green impact: Environmentally focused value chain Project in Suriname concludes

The Project addressed the critical areas of promoting a just transition and tackling informality in Suriname's economy.

Meet ILO’s ‘Ambassadors for a Day’

Meet Tasha Sutivong and Chanokchon Piyawattanakul, ILO's 'Ambassadors for a Day,' as they explore the vital role of young women in shaping a more inclusive and equitable future while visiting the ILO to learn about its mission and work.

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ILO-Japan initiative strengthens Thailand’s automotive sector amid industry transformation

Closing event highlights key achievements in skills development, responsible business practices and public-private collaboration, paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable automotive manufacturing industry in Thailand.