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 […]
September 2, 2024

Brazil and China celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and ILO launches report on cooperation feasibility focusing on Skills Development and OSH

South-South Cooperation (SSC) has emerged as a transformative force in international development over the past four decades, enabling developing nations to share knowledge, skills, and resources to address common challenges. Within this framework, the International Labour Organization (ILO) plays a […]
August 30, 2024

Disability inclusion in Public Employment Services workshop in Siem Reap

The International Labour Organization brought together over 30 government officials from Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam to share good practices in implementing disability-inclusive employment services, with the aim of leaving […]
August 28, 2024

VII Trilateral Cooperation Conference with Latin America and the Caribbean 2024: Overcoming Obstacles, Building Bridges

The “VII Trilateral Cooperation Conference with Latin America and the Caribbean 2024: Overcoming Obstacles, Building Bridges” was held in a hybrid format that combined virtual and in-person participation in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, on May 23-24, 2024. The Brazilian Cooperation Agency […]
August 27, 2024

Tripartite constituents and national stakeholders are getting prepared for COP29 and extensively discussing the Just energy transition agenda

24-25 July 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan: Over 50 Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations participated in “Promoting a gender responsive just transition towards environmental sustainability in the Republic of Azerbaijan: a knowledge sharing and peer learning workshop”. The workshop was organized under […]
August 5, 2024

Future Leaders: South-South University. Good Practices

The documented good practices in South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) illustrate their transformative potential in addressing diverse developmental challenges. These initiatives span sectors like agriculture, health, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and economic integration, highlighting innovative approaches, robust partnerships, and a focus […]
July 31, 2024

Future Leaders In the World Of Work, South-South University Tackle Green Jobs and Climate Change in South-South Cooperation: A Roadmap to COP29 and a Bridge to COP30

Anastasiia Pavlova, the South-South Partnerships Officer, delivered an insightful presentation on “Green Jobs, Climate Change, Job Creation, and Just Transitions” during a CLIMATE CHANGE ELECTIVE session of the “Future Leaders in the World of Work, South-South University” course. Her presentation […]
July 30, 2024

Inter-Agency Mechanism on South-South and Triangular Cooperation Meeting

During the 30th of July, 2024, The ILO Emerging and Special Partnerships Unit (ESPU) participated on the Inter-Agency Mechanism on South-South and Triangular Cooperation organized by the United Nations Inter-Agency Mechanism for South-South and Triangular Cooperation (UNOSSC) The United Nations […]