Indonesia Cuts Extreme Poverty to Below 4%, Following China’s Remarkable Progress
Indonesia has achieved a substantial reduction in extreme poverty over the past four decades, demonstrating that major improvements in living...
Social Protection
Global Unemployment Holds Near 5% as Labour Markets Show Mixed Signals
The global labour market is expected to remain relatively stable in 2026, with unemployment projected to stay close to 5%...
ILO to Present Candidates for Next Director-General in Public Global Event
The International Labour Organization is preparing to bring its leadership selection process into the public spotlight as candidates for the...
ILO Highlights New Global Rules for Platform Work as Technology Reshapes Jobs
Geneva: The International Labour Organization (ILO) is placing the changing nature of work at the centre of its engagement with...
OECD Report Examines How Social Protection Systems Are Being Financed
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a new report examining how countries finance social protection systems...
Global Inequality Remains a Major Challenge as UN Finds Uneven Progress Across Countries
The world has made some progress in reducing economic inequality, but the latest United Nations statistics show that the gains...
Healthy Diets Remain Out of Reach for Millions as Purchasing Power Emerges as the Biggest Barrier
The average global cost of a healthy diet reached PPP $4.28 per person per day in 2025, highlighting the continuing...
Sudan Conflict Leaves Children Facing Severe Humanitarian Crisis, UNICEF Warns
Children across Sudan continue to suffer the devastating consequences of a prolonged conflict that has disrupted lives, damaged communities and...
