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Labour migration

Training strengthens fair recruitment and labour mobility governance in the Pacific region

Workshop builds capacity to tackle recruitment challenges and protect migrant workers’ rights in the Pacific

Montenegrin Employers Federation celebrates CSR excellence on World Day of Social Justice

On February 20, the Montenegrin Employers Federation (MEF), in collaboration with the ILO, marked the World Day of Social Justice with a high-profile event attended by government officials, business leaders, and partners. The gathering highlighted...

Media training

The ILO takes part in engaging the media on climate change issues

The ILO showcases its initiatives on climate change and advancing a just transition at the Radio of the Republic of Indonesia (RRI) journalist workshop.

ILO and CCLCS renew strategic partnership

High level dialogue

Bangladesh strengthens commitment to align labour law with international labour standards

Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim Government of Bangladesh, reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to align its labour law with international labour standards (ILS) in a recent high-level meeting with the International Labour...

Women and the economy: 30 years after the Beijing Declaration

Achieving gender equality in employment rates would take almost two centuries

Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set out an ambitious agenda for equality, women still face significant barriers in the economy, according to a new International Labour Organization brief.

Women empowerment

Cutting through the garment industry glass ceiling

Care economy

ILO and ECLAC call for strengthening care policies in Latin America and the Caribbean

Both United Nations agencies called on the countries of the region to adopt regulations that extend care time and launched the bulletin "Time for care in Latin America and the Caribbean: Towards social and gender co-responsibility".

Investments in reskilling needed to support workers and tackle skills shortages

At the European Employment and Social Rights Forum, Celeste Drake, ILO Deputy Director-General, discussed a human-centred skilling agenda to navigate the threats and opportunities brought by rapid digital transformation.

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Paving the path: towards a responsible and sustainable electronics value chain in Asia

Electronics Industry and Trade Union Leaders Unite for Cross-Country Dialogue on Responsible Business and Decent Work in Asia.

Ghana launches its first National Productivity Statistics report: A milestone for economic growth and policy dialogue

Occupational safety and health

Strengthening workplace safety of waste segregation workers in Nepal

The ILO works to improve the safety, dignity and working conditions of sanitation workers in Kathmandu, Nepal to build a future where waste management jobs are formal, safe, and respected.

Digitalization

Tripartite dialogue in Kazakhstan explores the impact of emerging technologies on decent work

ILO staff from across the subregion, Regional Office, the International Training Centre of the ILO and tripartite constituents exchange views on digital transformation, skills development and policy responses.

Skills development

ILO and national partners launch two key reports towards a sector skills strategy for Viet Nam’s textile and garment industry

The launch of two joint reports by the ILO and the Viet Nam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) on 28 February 2025 marks a significant milestone to identify priority skills needs, actions, and recommendations in the textile and garment sector...

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Bangladesh: Job creation and economic diversification remains top priority for government, employers and workers in 2025

Cyprus ratifies the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

Cyprus is the 49th Member State to ratify this convention.

"WAEI/WAEIA" Campaign in Jordan promotes a fair, safe, and inclusive work environment

In collaboration with national and development partners, the "WAEI/WAEIA" campaign continues to raise awareness of workers' rights and promote a work environment that supports women in the labour market.

Barbados supports the welfare of seafarers by ratifying the Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention

Barbados becomes the 40th ILO member State to ratify Convention No. 185.

Zambia establishes Mining Sector Skills Body to bolster workforce competency and industry growth

OSH training programme

ILO joins forces with PT Nestlé Indonesia to improve OSH for coffee farmers in Indonesia

Through occupational safety and health (OSH) training programmes, the ILO and PT Nestlé Indonesia foster a strong OSH culture among agricultural workers, with a particular focus on coffee farmers.