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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.

Care economy

Strengthening childcare services in Bangladesh: Building a skilled and certified workforce

In 2024, a study by ILO on childcare in Bangladesh reveals that, 54 per cent of working parents think that lack of accessible, affordable and quality childcare facilities is a major barrier for women to enter and remain in the workforce. Also,18 per...

ILO supports designing public works programmes for sustainable employment in Armenia

A high-level discussion brought together policymakers, social partners, and experts to explore how public works programmes can support Armenia’s labour market reforms, promote sustainable employment, and reduce poverty.

Workers and employers submit recommendations for social protection against unemployment, sickness and disability

A joint effort to discuss recommendations on the feasibility and relevance of unemployment, sickness and disability benefits in the socio-economic context of Angola.

Social health protection

International Labour Organization and Mahidol University strengthen partnership to advance social health protection in Asia

New agreement to drive regional collaboration, capacity building and policy innovation for inclusive social protection systems.

Global Social Partners’ Academy

Employers’ organizations prepare to navigate emerging labour market trends through collective bargaining 

Representatives from Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) in Moldova, Montenegro, and Serbia participated in the Global Social Partners’ Academy from November 25 to 29, 2024 at the ITCILO in Turin, Italy. The Academy focused on...

Strengthening employers' capacity on environmental, social and governance issues in Tokyo

ILO and Al-Quds University pledge to empower Palestinian youth through innovative cooperative models

The ILO and Al-Quds University signed an agreement to empower young Palestinian women and men with the skills, knowledge and resources they need to build and sustain cooperatives, with funding from Italy.

Sensitisation workshop for subnational actors on Jobagri in Ghana

The International Labour Organisation (ILO), in collaboration with development partners hosted a sensitisation workshop in Techiman, Ghana, for subnational actors in the agricultural sector. Participants from various districts gathered to discuss...

ILO and Spain conclude project to enhance market access for Palestinian agricultural cooperatives

The project’s closing ceremony showcased how strengthening agricultural cooperatives in the West Bank – by improving their marketing infrastructure, skills and digital capabilities – increases their capacity to create sustainable jobs and drive...

Industrial relations

Indonesian National Police establishes Employment Desk to resolve labour disputes

The ILO praises Indonesia’s National Police for their initiative to improve labour relations and legal certainty by establishing the Employment Desk.

Press release

ILO boosts facilitation and communication skills to expand social security coverage across Jordan

Part of a multi-donor project, the initiative aims to improve social security awareness and engagement across Jordan’'s diverse and most vulnerable communities.

ILO and EESC join forces to shape a fair and inclusive AI-driven future at high-level conference

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world of work at an unprecedented pace, bringing both opportunities and challenges for workers, businesses and policymakers.

Empowering employers for a sustainable and digital future in the Gulf Region

ILO Director-General calls for inclusive labour market reform amid global challenges

At the second Global Labour Market Conference, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlights the urgent need for collective action to tackle decent work deficits and foster equitable opportunities worldwide.

Enterprise development

New programme to close digital gap for 15,000 small businesses

The United Nations in the Philippines launched a new joint programme to bridge the digital divide and boost the competitiveness of enterprises through improved connectivity and support from UN agencies, including the ILO and government partners.

ADWA’ project

Evidence-based assessment models simulate a greener future in Egypt

A four-day training introduced Egyptian experts to a digital simulation tool for evidence-based green and climate policy planning that supports a just transition to a sustainable economy.

Groundbreaking initiative explores innovating the Desert Economy

Empowering stakeholders and forging multi stakeholders’ partnerships to transform deserts into sustainable hubs for growth.

Global Gender Gap Index discussion deliberates improving women's economic outcomes

Social health protection

ILO report urges action to close social health protection gaps for persons with disabilities in Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic...

Despite progress made in expanding social health protection, people with disabilities continue to lack adequate coverage.