October 17, 2024

Emerging Partnerships and the Regional Initiative join forces to eradicate child labour

Specialists from 31 countries across the Latin America and Caribbean region, along with employers’ and workers’ organizations, the ILO, and development cooperation partners, convened in Brazil to discuss progress and challenges in eradicating child labour in the region.   BRASILIA […]
October 16, 2024

A Decade of joining efforts: Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour marks 10 Years

From 15 to 18 October, Brasilia will host the X Annual Meeting of the Focal Points Network of the Regional Initiative (RI) Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour. This event marks the 10th anniversary of this significant […]
October 14, 2024

ILO moderation of the panel on the promotion of equal pay and care policy, 14 October 20024

The XI Annual South-South ILO/Brazil Meeting, held in the capital Brasília, brought together leaders and experts to discuss the current challenges of decent work and social justice within the framework of South-South dialogues. One of the first thematic sessions addressed […]
October 14, 2024

Launch of the South-South cooperation project “Decent Work and Social Justice” between Brazil and the ILO, 14 October 2024

Brazil and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have officially launched a new trilateral South-South cooperation project entitled ‘Decent Work and Social Justice’. This initiative, developed in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Labour and Employment, marks a new stage in […]
October 8, 2024

Intervention by Anita Amorim at the 8th International Meeting on Triangular Cooperation, 8 October 2024.

8 October 2024 was the final day of the 8th international meeting on triangular cooperation organised by Portugal, the OECD DAC and Brazilian cooperation support for G20 trilateral cooperation. The meeting highlighted a number of key themes and discussions on […]
October 7, 2024

ILO Joins the 8th International Meeting on Triangular Cooperation led by Portugal, OECD DAC and the Support of the Brazilian cooperation on the G20 trilateral

The International Labour Organization Joins the 8th International Meeting on Triangular Cooperation in Lisbon Lisbon, October 3, 2024 – The International Labour Organization (ILO) has confirmed its participation in the 8th International Meeting on Triangular Cooperation: Linking Global Processes to […]
October 3, 2024

G20 Technical meeting on trilateral cooperation, 7 October

Trilateral cooperation has the potential to foster more inclusive, horizontal, and forward thinking partnerships. A central aspect of this cooperation is mutual learning, where all parties contribute and benefit equally. The emphasis is placed on exchanging experiences and insights among […]
September 30, 2024

Regional Policy Dialogue: Bangkok, 25-26 September

Digital technologies have significantly transformed the labour landscape in South-East Asia. With the region’s digital economy expected to reach nearly US$1 trillion by 2030, continued dialogue on digital governance, inclusive employment policies and labour market programmes is more crucial than […]
September 23, 2024

South-South exchange with youth negotiators on decent work, climate change, and just transition

To mark the South-South day on the 12th of September, The International Labour Organization (ILO) facilitated a South-South dialogue, bringing together young climate negotiators from Yemen, Lebanon, and Jordan who are currently undergoing a training programme led by the Climate […]
September 18, 2024

ILO Director-General commends BRICS “far-reaching” Declaration for a more human-centred world of work

The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo welcomed the commitments from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates) on promoting more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient labour markets and […]
September 17, 2024

G20 Maceió Ministerial Declaration on Digital Inclusion for All

The G20 Maceió Ministerial Declaration on Digital Inclusion for All highlights several key labor-related aspects within the context of digital inclusion and the future digital economy: 1. Digital Literacy and Skills Development: Acknowledges the necessity of digital literacy and skills […]
September 11, 2024

United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation: 12 September 2024

Ahead of the Summit of the Future: the ILO at highest levels joins forces in celebrating South-South Day 2024 On Global South-South Cooperation Day, the International Labour Organization (ILO) celebrates the solidarity among Global South countries, highlighting shared histories and […]