Features
2013
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Somalia
Drop the gun and take a pen
21 February 2013
Countries have stepped up their efforts to fight piracy and warlordism in Somalia. The ILO has partnered with other UN agencies to address the root causes of the conflicts: chronic unemployment and a lack of prospects for youth.
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Cooperatives
Egypt’s farmers: Sowing the seeds of an agricultural revolution
07 February 2013
Agriculture will be critical to future economic growth in Egypt, says the ILO – but only if the laws on farmers’ co-ops are reformed.
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Discrimination
The sex and race workplace double whammy
31 January 2013
Ethnic minority women face double discrimination in the workplace because of their race and their gender. Many fail at the application stage simply because of their names.
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Disaster response in the Philippines
Rebuilding a better future in the wake of typhoon Bopha
25 January 2013
Almost two months after Typhoon Bopha slammed the Philippines, survivors are still struggling to rebuild their lives. The ILO is helping give communities new livelihood prospects, but renewed flooding has affected aid efforts.
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Safety at work
Turning computer junk into jobs
18 January 2013
Vast amounts of electrical and electronic waste end up in developing countries where the recycling methods are often hazardous. Integrating informal e-waste operations into the formal sector can help make the process safer, according to an ILO study titled "The global impact of e-waste".
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Domestic workers
Uniting on the home front
11 January 2013
Against all the odds, domestic workers around the world have joined forces to push for better working conditions.
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Gender gap
Women and technology – the attitude gap
07 January 2013
From school to work, girls and women are lagging behind in the science and technology field. Traditional attitudes, as well as direct and indirect discrimination, are obstacles to progress.
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Migrant workers
Fighting forced labour with education
04 January 2013
Nepalese women migrating as domestic workers often risk falling prey to human trafficking. A little knowledge can go a long way towards reducing their vulnerability.
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Post-conflict recovery
ILO helps Sri Lanka war victims pick up the pieces
02 January 2013
Fishermen who lost their boats during Sri Lanka’s 26-year civil war are back at sea. Farmers are learning to get better yields and war widows are running businesses. A look at how an ILO project is helping victims of the bitter conflict.
2012
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Worker’s rights
Migrant workers in Jordan are making their voices heard
12 December 2012
As the world marks International Migrants Day on December 18, ILO News looks at the impact of legislation allowing migrant workers in Jordan to join trade unions.