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From working in the informal economy to union leader in Brazil
Jani Cleide da Silva once made a living in the informal economy, but she is now a union leader and a social worker at a sports centre in Brazil.

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From working in the informal economy to union leader in Brazil

Regional Tripartite Forum charts framework for cooperation on labour market recovery in Syria and neighbouring countries
Regional tripartite forum on the impact of socio-economic developments on labour markets in Syria and neighbouring countries

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Regional Tripartite Forum charts framework for cooperation on labour market recovery in Syria and neighbouring countries

ILO Director-General urges action to strengthen decent work amid global uncertainty
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World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings

ILO Director-General urges action to strengthen decent work amid global uncertainty

Reliable data as the foundation of democracy and social justice: Statement from the ILO Director-General
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World Statistics Day

Reliable data as the foundation of democracy and social justice: Statement from the ILO Director-General

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How to build a future with social justice for all

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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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ILO Governing Body

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International Labour Conference

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Sectoral meetings

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Programme of ILO official meetings

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Transition from the informal to the formal economy
Zakaria Adama Lacera is CEO of Yumzaa Enterprises, a shea processing and soap business in Ghana, which she is in the process of formalizing.

Transition from the informal to the formal economy

Just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies
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Just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies

Decent work outcomes in supply chains
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Decent work outcomes in supply chains

Decent work in crisis and post-crisis situations
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Decent work in crisis and post-crisis situations

Featured publications

The State of Social Justice 2025: A work in progress

The State of Social Justice 2025: A work in progress

World Employment and Social Outlook: May 2025 Update
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World Employment and Social Outlook: May 2025 Update

Global Wage Report 2024-25: Is wage inequality decreasing globally?

Global Wage Report 2024-25: Is wage inequality decreasing globally?

World Social Protection Report 2024-26: Universal social protection for climate action and a just transition
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World Social Protection Report 2024-26: Universal social protection for climate action and a just transition

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Observatory on AI and Work in the Digital Economy
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Observatory on AI and Work in the Digital Economy

ILO Live: Broadcasting on the world of work 24/7
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ILO Live: Broadcasting on the world of work 24/7

ILO Voices: First-person stories from the world of work
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ILO Voices: First-person stories from the world of work

Infostories: Labour issues through infographics, videos, maps and case studies
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Infostories: Labour issues through infographics, videos, maps and case studies

Support and capacity building

ILO Helpdesk for Business on International Labour Standards
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ILO Helpdesk for Business on International Labour Standards

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International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO)