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ILO and Singapore agree continuation of efforts to support decent work across ASEAN region
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ILO and Singapore agree continuation of efforts to support decent work across ASEAN region

Urgent action needed to protect children from child labour amid rising security concerns
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Urgent action needed to protect children from child labour amid rising security concerns

UNICEF and ILO in Türkiye Call for Action on Commitments to End Child Labour in Times of Crisis
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UNICEF and ILO in Türkiye Call for Action on Commitments to End Child Labour in Times of Crisis

EU, ILO, and UNICEF launch programme to address child labour in Sabah
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EU, ILO, and UNICEF launch programme to address child labour in Sabah

Presidents of Brazil, Nepal to address Global Coalition for Social Justice inaugural forum
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Presidents of Brazil, Nepal to address Global Coalition for Social Justice inaugural forum

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.

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

International Labour Organization and Republic of Korea enhance partnership to support decent work and social justice
ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, and the Minister of Employment and Labour of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jung Sik signed a cooperation agreement.

International Labour Organization and Republic of Korea enhance partnership to support decent work and social justice

Spain ratifies key occupational safety and health standards for construction and agriculture
Ratification ceremony of Conventions Nos. 167 and 184 on 11 June 2024: Yolanda Díaz, Second Vice-President and Minister of Labour and Social Economy of Spain, and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO

Spain ratifies key occupational safety and health standards for construction and agriculture

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

Malaysia ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155)
Ratification ceremony of Convention No. 155 on 11 June 2024: Mr Steven Sim, Minister of Human Resources of Malaysia and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO

Malaysia ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155)

Business Plan Competition Empowers Refugee, Host Communities in Ethiopia's Somali Region
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Business Plan Competition Empowers Refugee, Host Communities in Ethiopia's Somali Region

An initiative, spearheaded by the International Labour Organization (ILO), through the PROSPECTS Programme in partnership with HASI Consulting, aims to foster entrepreneurship, drive economic growth, and create sustainable livelihoods for host communities and refugees in Ethiopia’s the Somali Region.

ILO moves to boost safety and health in forestry work
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ILO moves to boost safety and health in forestry work

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

ILO and Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea sign agreement to promote inclusive and sustainable youth employment
ILO Director of the Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department, Sangheon Lee, and the Director General of Labor Bureau, Chul-Wan Kum of the Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea shaking hands

Knowledge sharing on youth employment

ILO and Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea sign agreement to promote inclusive and sustainable youth employment

War propels unemployment to close to 80 per cent and shrinks GDP by 83.5 per cent in the Gaza Strip
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ILO assessment

War propels unemployment to close to 80 per cent and shrinks GDP by 83.5 per cent in the Gaza Strip

Finland ratifies the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)
Ratification ceremony of Convention No. 190 on 7 June 2024: Mr. Arto Satonen, Minister of Employment of Finland and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO

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

ILO thematic workshops aim to promote decent work conditions in Türkiye
Workshop participants in Izmir, Turkiye, on decent work

ILO thematic workshops aim to promote decent work conditions in Türkiye

Egypt joins international efforts to protect seafarers’ rights
Ratification ceremony of the MLC, 2006 on 6 June 2024: H.E. Hassan Shehata, Labour Minister of Egypt, and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO

Egypt joins international efforts to protect seafarers’ rights

Workers in occupied Arab territories face catastrophic situation: ILO Director-General Houngbo
ILO DG Houngbo attending discussion on the situation of workers of the occupied Arab territories

Workers in occupied Arab territories face catastrophic situation: ILO Director-General Houngbo