What's new
2023
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News
Indonesian Ministry of Manpower appreciates ILO technical assistances on various employment issues
17 November 2023
The ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste and the Indonesian Minister of Manpower conducted a courtesy meeting in Jakarta to continue strengthening the collaboration between ILO and the Ministry of Manpower.
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A joint publication by Fundación ONCE and the ILO Global Business and Disability Network
Making the green transition inclusive for persons with disabilities
15 November 2023
Persons with disabilities face unique challenges in the context of climate change – both in terms of how they are directly impacted as well as the obstacle faced in taking advantage of emerging labour market opportunities - and are often overlooked in the development and implementation of climate policies and adaptation efforts. To achieve a just transition, it is necessary that empowerment and training in emerging green job niches are inclusive to the needs of disadvantaged groups, that social dialogue with underrepresented groups is central in all policymaking processes, and that inclusion and accessibility are incorporated in the greening process and social protection systems.
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Disability and work
ILO advocates for inclusive Green Transition for Persons with Disabilities
15 November 2023
People with disabilities can seize job opportunities in the ecological transition if given the necessary support, says a new report by the ILO Global Business and Disability Network and Fundación ONCE.
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Voices
Work gives me my independence
13 November 2023
Rafael Martirosyan has Down syndrome. He says his volunteer work and job at his family’s bakery business in Armenia give his life meaning. Rafael’s dream is to open a café that welcomes people with disabilities.
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16 Days of Activism
ILO enhances economic empowerment of women and other vulnerable groups in Timor-Leste through entrepreneurship
10 November 2023
A three-day fair exhibition held in Dili has provided an opportunity for women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from other vulnerable groups to be economically independent and to fight against harassment and stigma.
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International Day of Care
Inclusion, care and support: Meet the Disability Inclusion Facilitators
29 October 2023
Disability Inclusion Facilitators are ensuring persons with disabilities get equal access to opportunities in an effort to advance social justice and decent work for all.
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Meeting document
Disability statistics
17 October 2023
Presentation for 21st ICLS
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News
ILO provides insights on the role of social protection in navigating climate change and a Just Transition
06 October 2023
The ILO participates in the Asia Pacific Social Protection Week 2023, providing insights on potential role of existing social security schemes in facilitating just energy transitions.
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News
The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights comes to ILO for technical exchanges on the business and human rights agenda
05 October 2023
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Networks give a platform for companies’ mutual learning and inspiration
The 'Why' and 'How' of National Business and Disability Networks
04 October 2023
Typically, like other societal actors, enterprises are on a learning journey regarding the way disability inclusion, including the employment of persons in their own workforces, can be made effective and sustainable. National Business and Disability Networks (NBDNs) can provide non-judgmental and encouraging employers-led platforms at country level.