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

Labour judiciary

ILO fosters South-South collaboration to advance digital case management for labour disputes

Nearly 40 representatives of the labour disputes management bodies from 15 countries across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Southern Africa gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, for a three-day South-South and Triangular Cooperation Workshop from 25–27...

Strengthening Sri Lankan employers in uncertain times: Key takeaways from the 2024 Employers' Symposium

Millions of Lao workers lack social security despite eligibility, ILO report finds

With 90 per cent of workers uninsured, barriers such as complex registration and limited awareness hinder access to the National Social Security Fund, particularly among informal laborers.

ILO Directors in Africa Chart Path for Stronger Impact

ILO’s leadership in Africa met in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, from 24 to 26 February 2025 to outline strategies to strengthen impact amid regional and global challenges.

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Second phase of PROSPECTS launched in Sudan, empowering host and forcibly displaced communities

The second phase of PROSPECTS aims to enhance education, economic inclusion, protection, and infrastructure, supporting refugees, displaced persons, and host communities in Sudan through sustainable development and resilience-building initiative.

ILO supports Kazakhstan in advancing occupational safety and health through tripartite dialogue

The ILO seminar in Astana brought together the Government officials, employers and workers to discuss key international labour standards on occupational safety and health and their implementation in Kazakhstan. The event aimed to strengthen social...

Social security

Bangladesh expands Employment Injury Scheme to workers in Export Processing Zones

ILO works hand in hand with its tripartite constituents to document evidence-based progress of DWCP in Indonesia

The ILO and its tripartite constituents jointly review the progress of Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for Indonesia 2020-2025 to be adaptable with the fast-changing world of work.

Occupational safety and health

ILO supports Vanuatu’s recovery with occupational safety and health initiatives

Code of Practice for OSH in construction to help safeguard workers during rebuilding efforts.

ILO strengthens development of agricultural organizations and cooperatives in Kurdistan and Federal Iraq

From February 26 to 28, 2025 the ILO worked on strengthening agriculture and cooperative development in Kurdistan and Federal Iraq by enhancing governance, business planning, and economic sustainability.

Decent work and social justice take centre stage during ILO Director-General’s India visit

The Director-General joins first Regional Dialogue on Social Justice with Coalition Partners and meets with ILO’s social partners during his two-day mission.

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Public-private partnership in skills development is key for more responsible business conduct in Indonesia

The joint event of the ILO and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs emphasized on the relevance of partnerships around skills development to create a culture of responsible business conduct in Indonesia.

Iraqi Federation of Industries takes steps to strengthen private sector representation with ILO Support

Asia-Pacific region and Japan kick off UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025

The ILO officials joined and addressed the launch that took place in Tokyo, Japan on February 19, 2025, highlighting the role of cooperatives in tackling existing and emerging global challenges and fostering inclusive economies.

Building Entrepreneurial Skills to Support MSMEs and Job Creation in Iraq

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iraq by providing training to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Through the "Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB)" program,...

Mutualist Conference spotlights role of cooperatives and mutuals in universal social protection

At the International Mutualist Conference, ILO officials highlighted the importance of recognizing cooperatives and mutuals as key Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) actors, which can have the potential to contribute to achieving universal health...

Human-centred and employment-rich recovery key to building resilient Palestinian labour market, says ILO Regional Director

The ILO Regional Director for Arab States reinforced the UN agency’s support to its emergency employment programme and labour market recovery initiatives during a recent visit to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

EU unveils platform to boost proximity and social economy’s role in green and digital transition

ILO delivered a keynote at the inauguration of the new EU platform dedicated to enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building within the proximity and social economy ecosystem.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Philippine employers trained on sustainability in 2025 learning series