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ILO discusses strategies to ensure that skills match labour market needs

At a conference on the EU’s competitiveness agenda, the ILO stressed the need for inclusive, responsive, and resilient skills and lifelong learning systems.

Reflecting on progress and embracing new beginnings

ILO Pretoria's impact in 2024 and vision for 2025

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Empowering graduates with skills to secure sustainable jobs aligned with labour market needs

A graduation ceremony was held for 80 trainees who successfully completed work-based learning programs in Lebanon, conducted with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

ILO Director-General strengthens partnership with Nigeria on decent work and social justice

During his visit to Abuja, Houngbo met with high-level government officials, employer and worker representatives, and UN partners to discuss labour market reforms, employment creation, and social protection.

ILO Director-General calls for placing decent work at the heart of automation and AI adoption

ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, highlighted the likely positive impact of AI on job creation while cautioning against potential challenges in the labour market.

Creating safer workplaces: Business Eswatini launches training on preventing and addressing violence and harassment at work

UN extends support to India’s Voluntary National Review consultations

The VNRs are intended to track progress in implementing the SDGs and targets, in a manner that respects their universal and integrated nature and all dimensions of sustainable development.

Strengthening skills development for sustainable Caribbean growth

Experts share global best practices aimed at closing skills gaps in the region.

Labour inspection

Fiji launches Paperless Labour Inspection System to strengthen workplace compliance

ILO supports development of new digital platform which will help enhance efficiency, transparency and coverage of labour inspections.

ILO report highlights the role of Kuwait’s private sector in a just transition to a low-carbon economy

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), has released a comprehensive report emphasizing the critical role of the private sector in supporting Kuwait’s transition to a...

ARLAC Council calls for inclusive policies to tackle informality and promote decent work

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Arab States: Unions strategize on shaping a renewed social contract

From 12 to 13 February 2025, trade unions leaders, policy makers, representatives of employers’ organizations and academics discussed opportunities and strategies on shaping a renewed social contract in the Arab region.

Child Labour and labour standards

ILO enhances South-South and Triangular Cooperation to eliminate child labour and promote Labour standards in Tanzania

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is intensifying efforts to combat child labour and uphold labour standards in Tanzania through strengthened South-South and Triangular Cooperation.

ILO advocates for a just transition in the Indian textile sector at Bharat Tex

The sector faces rapid and multiple changes due to automation and digitalization, climate change, demography and trade patterns and requires tripartite constituents to apply the just transition approach across the supply chain and foster social...

ILO stresses need for robust social dialogue to address labour market challenges

The ILO addressed a high-level International conference which discussed ways to shape sustainable and future-proof industrial relations.

2024 Labour Overview

Progress in the labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean remains insufficient

Despite some progress, a new ILO report highlights that labour informality, gender gaps, and access to formal employment for the youth remain key barriers to a more equitable labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean.

African ministers convene in Zambia to tackle labour informality

Labour Migration

Joint work plan developed to improve access to remedies for migrant workers from South-East Asia to Japan

The collaborative effort by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) addresses issues faced by the migrant workers deployed to Japan.

Suriname enterprises gain green business skills

My Green Enterprise Programme makes significant step in sustainable development.

International Labour Standards

ILO releases 2025 report of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations

The report outlines the extent to which ILO Member States have fulfilled their obligations in relation to international labour standards, including those they have voluntarily ratified.