During a training program on World Day for Safety and Health at Work, an ILO governing body member and INTUC vice-president announced that the ILO is working on a new convention to protect gig and platform workers by formalizing their labor rights and improving safety standards.

At its 352nd session, the ILO Governing Body approved a strategic plan for 2026-2029 that emphasizes social justice, decent work, enhanced labor institutions, and a renewed social contract. The plan also addresses urgent humanitarian concerns and democratizes ILO governance by promoting amendments to the Constitution, reinforcing its commitment to fair labor practices and social inclusion.

The International Labour Organisation released its Annual Evaluation Report for 2023-24, reviewing its performance against its evaluation strategy. The report highlights significant progress in promoting decent work and advancing social justice, while also identifying opportunities for further improvement in safeguarding labor rights.

The ILO has continued its active role in supporting and promoting workers' rights in Central and Eastern Europe. According to the Global Rights Index report, while challenges remain in the region regarding collective bargaining and the right to strike, the ILO has reinforced efforts by backing trade union initiatives and legal reforms, such as enabling criminal charges against employers violating union rights, and supporting technological tools like mobile applications for reporting labor rights violations.

On June 5, 2024, the Building and Wood Workers’ International Union filed a forced labor complaint against the Saudi Arabian government at the ILO in Geneva. The complaint details exploitative conditions and wage theft affecting millions of migrant workers, serving as a public alarm against systemic labor abuses in the context of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and upcoming mega-projects.

The International Labour Organisation announced a special session at its Geneva conference to probe ongoing violations of workers' rights in Belarus, including the imprisonment of trade unionists and crackdown on independent unions, marking a strong stance against authoritarian practices.

The ILO's Annual Report 2023 details the accomplishments of its Social Finance Programme, highlighting efforts in financial inclusion, impact insurance, and sustainable investing, which align with progressive social justice and fair labor practices.

The International Labour Organisation released a report detailing that forced labour generates US$236 billion in illegal profits annually, a figure that marks a 37% increase since 2014. The report calls for urgent international enforcement and policy reforms to combat exploitation and safeguard workers' rights.

During an event on September 13, 2023, the International Labour Organization emphasized the importance of ethical supply chains and the need to advance decent work, fair wages, and inclusive labor practices. The address highlighted the challenges posed by non-standard employment and underscored the critical role of lifelong learning and social dialogue in promoting labor rights.

At its 347th session in March 2023, the ILO Governing Body approved a comprehensive five-year strategy aimed at advancing decent work outcomes in global supply chains. The approach builds on recommendations from the 2022 Tripartite Working Group and reinforces the ILO's commitment to improving labor rights and ethical supply chain practices.

The ILO Declaration, originally adopted in 1998 and amended in 2022, reaffirms commitments to core labor rights such as freedom of association, abolition of forced and child labor, non-discrimination in employment, and maintaining safe working environments. The declaration also outlines a follow-up mechanism to ensure that member states progress towards these essential protections.