International Labour Organization.
United Nations agency dealing with labour issues
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What's happening
Active this week
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The International Labour Organization is investigating the issue of heat stress and related mortality in Colombia.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Ministry of Labour launched a committee in Apartadó, and the ILO provided technical support in the department of Antioquia.Some support1 report
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ILO studies project the economic costs of heat stress across multiple countries, including Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Lebanon.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Heat stress is causing job and GDP losses, prompting social dialogue for worker protection.Some support2 reports
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Both Stanford and the International Labour Organization are studying the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market.Some support1 report
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ILO representatives met with Colombian officials on November 2, 2026.Some support2 reports
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The International Labour Organization facilitated a workshop in Dili, Timor-Leste, involving local labor groups and specialists.Some support1 report
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The Nigeria Labour Congress accused Edo State of using unlawful force and drew the International Labour Organization's attention to the hostility.Some support2 reports
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Kuwait commits to International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry participates in related labor discussions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) reported on job losses and declining earnings in Lebanon.Some support1 report
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) studies wages and employment conditions for Palestinian workers in Israeli settlements.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Workers in Korea lodged a complaint regarding ongoing wage bargaining issues.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The African Union hosted a dialogue in Dar es Salaam regarding labour mobility and international labour standards, involving the ILO.Some support4 reports
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Cooperation on labour standards and worker protection is underway, with meetings held in the capital city of Islamabad.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Shehbaz Sharif seeks ILO facilitation for workforce certification in Pakistan.Some support1 report
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International Labour Organization, Responsible Business Alliance, and Unilever are leading a partnership to establish living wage standards.Some support1 report
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Nigeria adopted international standards for labor market compliance on May 27, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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ASEAN, the Philippines, and the International Labour Organization warned of the potential exposure of 12.7 million jobs to generative AI due to AI disruption.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Uruguay government mandates staffing at Katoen Natie terminal using ILO standards in a labor resolution.Some support1 report
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An International Labour Organization study examines child labour practices in Myanmar.Some support1 report
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A collaboration is underway between Kenya, the Netherlands, Microsoft, and the International Labour Organization to fund projects and collaborate on skills development initiatives.Some support1 report
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A commissioned survey by Léger is underway regarding the heat exposure experienced by workers in Quebec, aligning with findings from the International Labour Organization.Some support5 reports
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The US government is involved with the International Labour Organization (ILO) regarding global labor standards, including intelligence sharing and calls for restored funding.Some support1 report
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Research findings were presented regarding Xinjiang governance, focusing on global labor standards and human rights issues.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Sliti was interned at the International Labour Organization office in Tunisia.Some support1 report
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An ILO brief was presented at the COP17 conference being held in Mongolia.Some support1 report
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An ILO study, involving economist Paola Herrera, is tracking youth unemployment rates in Peru.Some support1 report
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Partnership established between Ghana and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to integrate green skills into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs.Some support1 report
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Sri Lanka's minister is driving an AI economic strategy utilizing methodologies from the International Labour Organization.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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An ILO representative participated in an anti-forced labor workshop in the context of the ongoing strategic relationship between the International Labour Organization and Sri Lanka.Some support1 report
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The International Labour Organization monitors key economic indicators in Afghanistan under the Taliban's governance.Some support2 reports
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A department in Saint Lucia sought assistance from the International Labour Organization (ILO) regarding policy revision and led a policy validation workshop.Some support1 report
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The International Labour Organization partnered with a trade union in Papua New Guinea, with Rajeev Sharma leading the initiative.Some support1 report
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Namibia partners with the ILO and African Union to advance decent work and social protection initiatives.Some support3 reports
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The International Labour Organization, Donald Trump, and Sudan are involved as the administration reviews U.S. funding and considers cutting ties with UNHCR amid displacement crises.Some support9 reports
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ILO strengthens partnership with Bangladesh on labour standards while Bangladesh's Foreign Minister is elected President of the 81st UNGA Session.Some support2 reports
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International bodies, including the ILO and ICA, are monitoring the co-operative movement, with Andy Burnham noted as a cooperative MP.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) principles align with International Labour Organization (ILO) standards, and the company's headquarters is located in Northfield, Illinois.Some support1 report
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The International Labour Organization discussed the global implications of Korean industry, using Samsung Electronics' labor issues as a case study.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The International Labour Organization and the European Commission are strengthening cooperation regarding better jobs and social cohesion.Some support2 reports
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The government of Thailand committed to inclusive labour market development, focusing on labour standards and social protection.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The World Meteorological Organization and the International Labour Organization confirmed they both track global health and climate data.Some support1 report
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) has set capacity limits based on extreme heat.Some support1 report
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The International Labour Organization, City University of New York, and IBM partnered on the P-TECH model.Some support1 report
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ITUC publishes Global Rights Index ranking Oman, while ILO provides expertise on Oman's labour policy and holds a conference in Geneva.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The International Labour Organization adopted binding standards for platform workers, with member states including the US and NZ voting against the convention.Some support1 report
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The International Court of Justice received an advisory opinion regarding ILO Convention 87.Some support1 report
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An ILO team is scheduled to review a specific Trade Union Law.Some support1 report
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The National Trade Union Congress of Belize met with PM Briceño, receiving support from the ILO for worker protection efforts.Some support1 report
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Paul Golding used International Labour Organization methodology for his analysis.Some support1 report
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Liberia advocated for ILO Convention 188 ratification, and the Environmental Justice Foundation launched a project to strengthen fisheries oversight.Some support1 report
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Systemic failure contrasts with global labor standards, according to the International Labour Organization.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A symposium cycle was held in Rome to discuss global labor issues.Some support1 report
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International organizations, including the ILO and UNICEF, are jointly reporting on global child labour estimates in Bangladesh, based on surveys conducted since June 9.Some support3 reports
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At the ILO conference, India presented its labour reforms, drawing the interest of international counterparts, including those from Sri Lanka.Some support1 report
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EU initiative involving the ILO and Government of Belize funds a project in Toledo District.Some support1 report
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Advocates for labor rights in the Philippines, where the ICJ affirmed the right to strike under ILO Convention 87.Some support2 reports
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Around International Labour Organization this week
News at the entities that move International Labour Organization most-
Gilbert Houngbo StructuralGilbert Houngbo proposed job and budget cuts at the ILO, resulting in staff departures due to reduced US funding.Moves International Labour Organization
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United Nations StructuralShehbaz Sharif urged grant-based climate financing during the COP31 conference.Moves International Labour Organization
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department TransactionalThe Department of Justice endorsed two cases to Sandiganbayan and coordinated with the Office of the Ombudsman.Moves International Labour Organization
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Lebanon OperationalTurkey provided military and humanitarian aid to Lebanon.Moves International Labour Organization
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Pakistan OperationalIshaq Dar and Maryam Nawaz addressed investment forums in Pakistan, highlighting economic development and mineral potential.Moves International Labour Organization
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African Union OperationalGhana will host a meeting of African Union ministers and AU Commission leadership in Accra.Moves International Labour Organization
Connections
The 40 strongest of 129, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa Structural
Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa serves as the regional director for Africa within the International Labour Organization.
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Gilbert Houngbo Structural
Gilbert Houngbo serves as the Director-General of the International Labour Organization.
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United Nations Structural
The ILO operates as a specialized agency whose mandate and function are intrinsically linked to the overarching goals and framework of the United Nations.
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Yutong Liu Structural
Yutong Liu serves as the ILO Liaison Officer, establishing a formal functional link between the individual and the international organization.
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Mary Gaudron Structural
Mary Gaudron holds a position at the International Labour Organization following her tenure at the High Court.
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Sri Lanka Structural
ILO provides international standards and conducts research that Sri Lanka incorporates into its policy and economic framework.
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Taskrabbit Structural
The ILO adopts binding standards that regulate the labor practices of platform workers associated with Taskrabbit.
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Pakistan Operational
The ILO and Pakistan maintain an active partnership focused on cooperation and implementation of international labor standards.
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Lebanon Operational
The ILO actively monitors and collaborates with Lebanon on labor conditions, economic impact, and institutional capacity.
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Philippines Structural
ILO standards apply to the labor context of the Philippines, establishing a formal regulatory relationship.
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International Court of Justice Structural
The ICJ bases its actions and advisory opinions on the conventions and standards established by the ILO.
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African Union Operational
The organizations actively partner and collaborate on policy issues such as social protection, decent work, and labor standards.
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Bangladesh Structural
The ILO establishes international labour standards that govern and influence labor practices within Bangladesh.
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Kuwait Structural
Kuwait has formally committed to adhering to conventions established by the International Labour Organization.
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Arun Kumar Structural
Arun Kumar holds a specialist position within the International Labour Organization.
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Ghana Operational
Ghana and the ILO maintain an active partnership focused on labor market challenges, including integrating green skills and analyzing climate impacts.
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department Transactional
The department engaged the ILO by seeking its expertise and assistance for the purpose of policy revision.
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Climate Vulnerable Forum Structural
CVF provides financial and research support to ILO's work, specifically concerning heat stress.
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Asif Ali Zardari Operational
The relationship involves high-level consultation where the ILO discusses labor standards with President Zardari.
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Colombia Operational
The ILO actively studies labor conditions and holds formal meetings with Colombian government officials.
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Thailand Operational
The relationship is a functional partnership focused on the adoption and implementation of international labour standards and social protection policies.
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Myanmar Operational
The International Labour Organization actively monitors and studies labor conditions and country developments within Myanmar.
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Oman Structural
ILO provides policy expertise and commendation regarding Oman's labour and social protection policies.
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Unilever Operational
The two entities are actively collaborating on initiatives concerning living wages and labor standards.
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Ethiopia Mentioned together
The International Labour Organization conducts studies and projections regarding the economic impact of heat stress in Ethiopia.
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Nigeria Structural
Nigeria operates under the framework of international standards set by the International Labour Organization for labor market compliance.
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City University of New York Operational
The relationship is characterized by active involvement in the P-TECH partnership model, suggesting functional collaboration between the two entities.
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Uruguay Structural
Uruguay adopts and utilizes labor standards set by the International Labour Organization.
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Paul Golding Structural
Paul Golding's analysis relies on methodologies provided by the International Labour Organization.
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European Commission Operational
The two bodies are actively cooperating to advance shared policy goals regarding employment standards and global transitions.
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Namibia Operational
Namibia and the ILO maintain a functional partnership focused on advancing decent work and social protection goals.
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Maldives Mentioned together
ILO conducts studies and projections regarding the impact of heat stress on the Maldivian economy.
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Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production Structural
WRAP principles formally align with the standards set by the International Labour Organization.
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UNICEF Operational
The two organizations jointly report on global child labour estimates, indicating a formal partnership.
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Tarique Rahman Operational
Tarique Rahman engaged in policy talks with the International Labour Organization chief regarding commitments.
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African Union Commission Operational
The two entities actively participate in and support international dialogues regarding labor mobility.
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Alpha Dia Operational
Alpha Dia promotes social dialogue for worker protection within the context of the International Labour Organization's mandate.
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Stanford Mentioned together
Both Stanford and the ILO are noted for their joint study of AI's impact on labor.
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Italy Mentioned together
The two entities are co-mentioned in the context of discussing global labor standards and human rights issues.
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International Cooperative Alliance Mentioned together
Both organizations are mentioned in the context of monitoring global co-operative movement.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
5 events- The Ministry of Labour launched a committee in Apartadó, and the ILO provided technical support in the department of Antioquia.
- ILO studies project the economic costs of heat stress across multiple countries, including Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Lebanon.
- Both Stanford and the International Labour Organization are studying the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market.
- ILO representatives met with Colombian officials on November 2, 2026.
- The International Labour Organization facilitated a workshop in Dili, Timor-Leste, involving local labor groups and specialists.
October 2026
6 events- Heat stress is causing job and GDP losses, prompting social dialogue for worker protection.
- The Nigeria Labour Congress accused Edo State of using unlawful force and drew the International Labour Organization's attention to the hostility.
- The International Labour Organization (ILO) reported on job losses and declining earnings in Lebanon.
- The African Union hosted a dialogue in Dar es Salaam regarding labour mobility and international labour standards, involving the ILO.
- Cooperation on labour standards and worker protection is underway, with meetings held in the capital city of Islamabad.
- Shehbaz Sharif seeks ILO facilitation for workforce certification in Pakistan.
September 2026
14 events- The International Labour Organization (ILO) studies wages and employment conditions for Palestinian workers in Israeli settlements.
- International Labour Organization, Responsible Business Alliance, and Unilever are leading a partnership to establish living wage standards.
- ASEAN, the Philippines, and the International Labour Organization warned of the potential exposure of 12.7 million jobs to generative AI due to AI disruption.
- Uruguay government mandates staffing at Katoen Natie terminal using ILO standards in a labor resolution.
- An International Labour Organization study examines child labour practices in Myanmar.
- A collaboration is underway between Kenya, the Netherlands, Microsoft, and the International Labour Organization to fund projects and collaborate on skills development initiatives.
- A commissioned survey by Léger is underway regarding the heat exposure experienced by workers in Quebec, aligning with findings from the International Labour Organization.
- The US government is involved with the International Labour Organization (ILO) regarding global labor standards, including intelligence sharing and calls for restored funding.
- Research findings were presented regarding Xinjiang governance, focusing on global labor standards and human rights issues.
- Sliti was interned at the International Labour Organization office in Tunisia.
- An ILO brief was presented at the COP17 conference being held in Mongolia.
- An ILO study, involving economist Paola Herrera, is tracking youth unemployment rates in Peru.
- Partnership established between Ghana and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to integrate green skills into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs.
- An ILO representative participated in an anti-forced labor workshop in the context of the ongoing strategic relationship between the International Labour Organization and Sri Lanka.
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August 2026
5 events- The International Labour Organization is investigating the issue of heat stress and related mortality in Colombia.
- The International Labour Organization monitors key economic indicators in Afghanistan under the Taliban's governance.
- A department in Saint Lucia sought assistance from the International Labour Organization (ILO) regarding policy revision and led a policy validation workshop.
- The International Labour Organization partnered with a trade union in Papua New Guinea, with Rajeev Sharma leading the initiative.
- Namibia partners with the ILO and African Union to advance decent work and social protection initiatives.
July 2026
10 events- Kuwait commits to International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry participates in related labor discussions.
- Workers in Korea lodged a complaint regarding ongoing wage bargaining issues.
- The International Labour Organization, Donald Trump, and Sudan are involved as the administration reviews U.S. funding and considers cutting ties with UNHCR amid displacement crises.
- ILO strengthens partnership with Bangladesh on labour standards while Bangladesh's Foreign Minister is elected President of the 81st UNGA Session.
- International bodies, including the ILO and ICA, are monitoring the co-operative movement, with Andy Burnham noted as a cooperative MP.
- Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) principles align with International Labour Organization (ILO) standards, and the company's headquarters is located in Northfield, Illinois.
- The International Labour Organization and the European Commission are strengthening cooperation regarding better jobs and social cohesion.
- The World Meteorological Organization and the International Labour Organization confirmed they both track global health and climate data.
- The International Labour Organization (ILO) has set capacity limits based on extreme heat.
- The International Labour Organization, City University of New York, and IBM partnered on the P-TECH model.
June 2026
17 events- Nigeria adopted international standards for labor market compliance on May 27, 2026.
- Sri Lanka's minister is driving an AI economic strategy utilizing methodologies from the International Labour Organization.
- The International Labour Organization discussed the global implications of Korean industry, using Samsung Electronics' labor issues as a case study.
- The government of Thailand committed to inclusive labour market development, focusing on labour standards and social protection.
- ITUC publishes Global Rights Index ranking Oman, while ILO provides expertise on Oman's labour policy and holds a conference in Geneva.
- The International Labour Organization adopted binding standards for platform workers, with member states including the US and NZ voting against the convention.
- The International Court of Justice received an advisory opinion regarding ILO Convention 87.
- An ILO team is scheduled to review a specific Trade Union Law.
- The National Trade Union Congress of Belize met with PM Briceño, receiving support from the ILO for worker protection efforts.
- Paul Golding used International Labour Organization methodology for his analysis.
- Liberia advocated for ILO Convention 188 ratification, and the Environmental Justice Foundation launched a project to strengthen fisheries oversight.
- Systemic failure contrasts with global labor standards, according to the International Labour Organization.
- A symposium cycle was held in Rome to discuss global labor issues.
- International organizations, including the ILO and UNICEF, are jointly reporting on global child labour estimates in Bangladesh, based on surveys conducted since June 9.
- At the ILO conference, India presented its labour reforms, drawing the interest of international counterparts, including those from Sri Lanka.
- EU initiative involving the ILO and Government of Belize funds a project in Toledo District.
- Advocates for labor rights in the Philippines, where the ICJ affirmed the right to strike under ILO Convention 87.