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Informal economy
Formalization is transforming my shea butter business
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Media Advisory
ILO to release new report on global impact of heat stress on workers
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News
New report highlights achievements of Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions
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Upgraded SunSmart Global UV App launched with new features to enhance sun protection
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ILO in Action
Empowering Colombian Students: The SENATEC Project
The ILO’s approach to advancing social justice and promoting decent work is built on the foundation of tripartism and social dialogue. It brings together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations from its 187 Member States to address world of work challenges, set and monitor international labour standards, and works with development cooperation partners on projects and programmes to help realize the Decent Work Agenda.
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Governance organs and official meetings
ILO Governing Body
International Labour Conference
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ILO Priority Action Programmes
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Transition from the informal to the formal economy
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Just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies
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Decent work outcomes in supply chains
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Decent work in crisis and post-crisis situations
Featured publications
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends update May 2024
Profits and poverty: The economics of forced labour
Arab States Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2024: Promoting social justice through a just transition
Preventing and addressing violence and harassment in the world of work through occupational safety and health measures
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ILO Live: Broadcasting on the world of work 24/7
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ILO Voices: First-person stories from the world of work
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Infostories: Labour issues through infographics, videos, maps and case studies
Support and capacity building
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ILO Helpdesk for Business on International Labour Standards
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