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NSPS and ILO lead initiative to secure social safety nets for informal workers in Kenya
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NSPS and ILO lead initiative to secure social safety nets for informal workers in Kenya

At a recent workshop Kenya advanced social protection for informal and rural workers, developing a roadmap for enhanced coverage. Supported by the ILO and funded by China, this initiative aims to secure economic security for 84% of Kenya's population.

Partners pledge support to ILO’s Palestinian labour market recovery programme
Israeli tank on gaza streets

Partners pledge support to ILO’s Palestinian labour market recovery programme

Japan’s Vice Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare visit with ILO in Indonesia
A group photo of the representatives of the ILO and delegation of Japan at CEVEST Bekasi Indonesia.

Japan’s Vice Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare visit with ILO in Indonesia

Sao Tome and Principe strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of three Conventions
Ratification ceremony of Conventions Nos. 102, 158 and 187 on 7 June 2024: Mr Celsio Rodrigues da Vera Cruz Junqueira, Labour and Solidarity Minister of Sao Tome and Principe, and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO

Sao Tome and Principe strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of three Conventions

Gulf social security reforms create opportunities for protection for Bangladeshi migrant workers
The ILO's Decent Work Specialist Amish Karki explains opportunities for providing migrant workers social protection

Social protection

Gulf social security reforms create opportunities for protection for Bangladeshi migrant workers

The new ILO Country Director pays courtesy calls to ILO constituents in Timor-Leste
ILO Country Director with Vice-Prime Minister and Minister Coordinator for Economic Affairs and Minister of Tourism and Environment in Dili.

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The new ILO Country Director pays courtesy calls to ILO constituents in Timor-Leste

Strategy launch on the extension of Social Protection on Informal and Rural Workers
Group Photos of Strategy launch on Social Protection

Social Protection on informal and rural workers

Strategy launch on the extension of Social Protection on Informal and Rural Workers

ILO welcomes the Doha Dialogue on mobility of migrant workers between Africa and Arab countries
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ILO welcomes the Doha Dialogue on mobility of migrant workers between Africa and Arab countries

New ILO working paper highlights “overwhelming” social protection financing gap for low-income countries
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New ILO working paper highlights “overwhelming” social protection financing gap for low-income countries

Empowering workers in Jordan with social security and job protection
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Empowering workers in Jordan with social security and job protection

In Cameroon, ILO Director-General stresses the importance of cooperation for achieving decent work and extending social protection
Gilbert F. Hougbo shaking hands with the Minister of Labour of Cameroon

In Cameroon, ILO Director-General stresses the importance of cooperation for achieving decent work and extending social protection

During his visit, the Director-General met government officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Bangladesh garment sector injury scheme to include commuting accidents
Members of the Bangladesh employment injury scheme Governing Board at their 8th meeting held in May 2024

Social security

Bangladesh garment sector injury scheme to include commuting accidents

ILO supports online technical exchange between China and Portugal on social protection coverage extension for platform workers
Online exchange between China and Portugal government on social protection coverage extension

ILO supports online technical exchange between China and Portugal on social protection coverage extension for platform workers

ILO and the UK join forces to strengthen the national social protection system in Lebanon
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ILO and the UK join forces to strengthen the national social protection system in Lebanon

ILO and partners promote social protection for a just transition in China
International Seminar “Social protection responsive to climate change in China”

ILO and partners promote social protection for a just transition in China

ILO, DICT, and Japan launch first Digital Transformation Centre in Luzon
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Enterprise digitalization

ILO, DICT, and Japan launch first Digital Transformation Centre in Luzon

Pacific employment report reveals persistent challenges despite job growth
Villagers in Samoa

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Pacific employment report reveals persistent challenges despite job growth

Decent work towards 2050: Joint ILO-PIF Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue opens
ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa greets Fiji President Wiliame Katonivere

Press release

Decent work towards 2050: Joint ILO-PIF Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue opens

Greater social justice is the cornerstone of a more sustained recovery, ILO tells World Bank and IMF
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Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

Greater social justice is the cornerstone of a more sustained recovery, ILO tells World Bank and IMF

Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue on Decent Work and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent to take place 23-26 April 2024 in Suva, Fiji
Participants of the Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue on Decent Work and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent in Suva, Fiji

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Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue on Decent Work and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent to take place 23-26 April 2024 in Suva, Fiji