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August 10, 2026

BRICS Indian Presidency 2026: Enhancing women’s participation and inclusion in the workforce

Women’s participation and inclusion in the workforce were among the four priorities discussed by BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers under India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship. The discussions highlighted the importance of advancing the care economy, promoting equal opportunities, strengthening support for […]

August 10, 2026

BRICS Indian Presidency 2026: Cooperation on employability, skills mapping and skills development

Cooperation on employability, skills mapping and skills development was among the four priorities discussed by BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers under India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship. The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening skills ecosystems, improving skills recognition and labour market […]

August 10, 2026

BRICS Indian Presidency 2026: Leveraging digital technologies to protect all workers, including gig and platform workers

Leveraging digital technologies to protect all workers, including gig and platform workers, was among the four priorities discussed by BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers under India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship. The discussions highlighted the importance of using digital technologies to strengthen […]

August 25, 2026

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Formalizing a South-South Network through digitization – Learning cycle

In Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) and the broader Community of Portuguese-Language Countries (CPLP), institutional systems such as business registries, social protection records, and digital payment networks remain fragmented. This fragmentation leaves informality as one of the most persistent challenges in […]

September 9, 2026

Inclusive policies and social dialogue key to navigating AI transformation in Asian labour markets

Regional Policy Dialogue considers policy approaches to harness artificial intelligence while addressing inequality, digital divides and changing skills needs. BANGKOK (ILO News) – Participants at a Regional Policy Dialogue have called for inclusive measures and strong social dialogue to support […]

September 11, 2026

South-South cooperation: solidarity in action for decent work and social justice

12 September 2026 – United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation South-South cooperation is built on a simple premise: countries and institutions across the Global South have knowledge, experience and solutions to share with one another. On 12 September, the United […]

September 14, 2026

REGISTRATION OPEN: BRICS South-South Knowledge Series

BRICS Knowledge Series 1 — Formalizing for Inclusion: Pathways to Decent Work Across BRICS countries and the wider Global South, governments and social partners are exploring new ways to extend social protection, promote the transition to formality and ensure that […]

September 14, 2026

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Regional Gender Academy 2026

Gender Equality, Inclusion and the Future of Work in Asia and the Pacific Across Asia and the Pacific, rapid economic transformation, digitalization, artificial intelligence and climate change are reshaping labour markets at an unprecedented pace. At the same time, persistent […]

September 15, 2026

ILO and OECD convene technical workshop on an international reference classification of occupations

Geneva, 15 September 2026 — The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) convened a technical workshop to advance work on a feasibility study for an international reference classification of occupations by skill and […]

September 15, 2026

PALOP and CPLP countries celebrate UN South-South Cooperation Day with launch of Lusophone Community of Practice

GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO) marked the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation today with a special online session bringing together policymakers and technical experts from the […]

September 16, 2026

ILO launches BRICS South-South Knowledge Series to advance knowledge exchange on the world of work

GENEVA, 16 September 2026 – The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), has launched the BRICS in the World of Work and South-South Cooperation Knowledge Series, bringing together BRICS countries and […]

September 29, 2026

South-South cooperation empowers Lao women through advanced tailoring training

VIENTIANE (ILO News) – Advanced tailoring skills gained by Lao trainers are being transferred to women at the local level, expanding the reach of skills development and strengthening local capacity to deliver vocational training. Five teachers from the Lao Women’s […]