Tag: International Labour Organization (ILO)

Indonesia leads as the first country to adapt the updated ILO code of practice on safety and health in forestry work

Stuart Mitchell

Indonesia officially launched the translated and adapted version of the updated ILO code of practice on safety and health in forestry work. The launch was jointly conducted by the Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Forestry, Indonesian Forest Concessionaires Association (APHI) and Trade Union Federation KAHUTINDO, with support from the ILO, in Jakarta on 28 April, coinciding with the commemoration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The launch has positioned Indonesia as the first country to formally translate, adapt and integrate the revised code into its national…

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The ILO calls on BRICS to strengthen efforts on social justice as groundbreaking LEMM declaration on AI and Just Transition is adopted

Stuart Mitchell

International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, called on BRICS countries to lead in forging a renewed, socially just future of work, at a time when labour markets are being profoundly challenged by artificial intelligence (AI) and the transition to sustainability in labour markets. Houngbo, who spoke via video message to delegates attending the BRICS Labour Ministers’ meeting, commended the Brazilian presidency for championing the critical role of South-South and triangular cooperation in helping to navigate the ongoing changes. At the opening session, Minister of Labour and Employment, Luiz…

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Arab States help shape a new global social contract grounded in social justice

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is working closely with Arab States to advance a transformative vision for social justice, decent work and inclusive development, as part of preparations to the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) to be held in Doha in November 2025. On the sidelines of the 51st Session of the Arab Labour Conference, convened by the Arab Labour Organization (ALO) in Cairo, the ILO and the ALO hosted a discussion on WSSD2 that brought together over 100 government, employer and worker representatives from the Arab region,…

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55 million more people now enjoy better social protection, compared to 2021, as a result of a global ILO programme

Stuart Mitchell

The ILO’s Global Flagship Programme on Building Social Protection Floors for All has contributed to major improvements in social protection coverage, adequacy, and comprehensiveness, resulting in more than 55 million people having access to benefit worldwide during the second phase of the programme, which ran from 2021 until 2025. The Flagship Programme’s annual Development Partners meeting took place on Thursday in Geneva and was attended by 55 representatives of governments, workers and employers’ organizations, and over 1400 joining in online. The participants shared significant progress in building robust social protection…

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