International Labour Organization

27/10/2026

More than four in five domestic workers worldwide are in informal employment.

The new ILO data also show that progress is possible: informality declined in more than half of countries with comparable data.

The priority now is to build on these gains and improve working conditions and protection for domestic workers, including those still working informally.

Read more: https://ow.ly/nEsJ5101fmk

23/10/2026

📢 JOB VACANCY | Senior Project Assistant – Kiribati

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is inviting applications for the position of Senior Project Assistant, based in Tarawa, Kiribati.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support for the ILO’s work supporting implementation of the Kiribati National Employment Policy (KNEP 2025–2029). The role will contribute to programme implementation, financial and administrative processes, coordination with partners, workshops and events, reporting, travel and logistics, and other programme support activities.

👉 View the full vacancy and apply online:
https://jobs.ilo.org/job/Senior-Project-Assistant/13796-en_GB/

Application deadline: 24 October 2026 (midnight local time)

13/10/2026

🇵🇬 Strengthening labour inspection for safer and fairer workplaces in Papua New Guinea

The ILO and Papua New Guinea’s Department of Labour and Industrial Relations have completed a joint assessment of the country’s labour inspection system, identifying opportunities to strengthen services and better protect workers’ rights.

The findings, together with a parallel review of Papua New Guinea’s labour legislation, will inform future efforts to strengthen labour administration and inspection.

Supported by the Australian Government through the ILO Labour Governance Project.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ilo.org/resource/news/joint-assessment-guide-improvements-papua-new-guinea%E2%80%99s-labour-inspection

11/10/2026

Some harmful realities at work are still too often normalized. But long working hours, job insecurity, and pshychological harassment are serious psychosocial risks.

The International Labour Organization latest estimates show that psychosocial risks at work are responsible for more than 840,000 deaths each year, nearly 45 million disability-adjusted life years lost, and 1.37% of global GDP lost annually.

This is further corroborated by the fact that 35% of workers globally work more than 48 hours a week, 23% have experienced violence or harassment in their working life, and 18% have experienced psychological violence.

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Too often, having a job does not ensure a life of dignity. Decent work is a fundamental human right that includes dignity, equality, fair income & safe working conditions – it should be a reality for everyone.

Workplaces must prioritize workers' rights, provide equal opportunities, and promote inclusive growth.

Today is World Day for Decent Work.

07/10/2026

Too often, having a job does not guarantee a life of dignity. Decent work is a fundamental human right. It means fair pay, equality, dignity and safe working conditions — and it should be a reality for everyone.

Workplaces must uphold workers’ rights, ensure equal opportunities and promote inclusive growth.

For over 100 years, the International Labour Organization has worked to achieve social justice and decent work for all.

Wednesday is World Day for Decent Work.

28/09/2026

23/09/2026

23/09/2026

Martin Wandera, Director of the ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries, met with Munkhutuya Altangerel, Resident Representative of UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji, to explore opportunities for stronger ILO–UNDP collaboration across the Pacific. Discussions highlighted potential joint work on Just Transition, employment-intensive investment, socio-economic research and skills development, drawing on our complementary mandates and expertise to advance sustainable development in the region.