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Federation for Egyptian Industries (FEI) in partnership with the ILO organizes first Internship Day for young Science, Technology, Engineering and Math graduates in Egypt
03 March 2022
The Federation of Egyptian Industries and the ILO cooperate to avail young graduates the opportunity for internships in industry, with the end aim of employment.
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Occupational safety and health
ILO adopts a revised code of practice on safety and health in construction
01 March 2022
More than 229 million construction workers may benefit from the new code, particularly in countries where construction is contributing to the post-COVID-19 recovery.
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© M. Crozet / ILO 2022
Global Forum for a Human-centred Recovery
ILO Global Forum concludes with renewed commitments to a recovery that puts people first
25 February 2022
The International Labour Organization is strengthening its collaboration with several multilateral system agencies to urgently address the inequalities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, within and between countries.
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Press release
A new partnership to boost productivity and employment of small and medium enterprises in the agro-food sector
21 February 2022
The ILO and the Jordan Chamber of Industry have partnered in an initiative, supported by the Government of the Netherlands, to enhance the productivity and resilience of agro-food SMEs employing or serving refugees and host community members.
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© AFP/Europress/Sergiy Supinsky 2022
Code of practice with ILO support
Gender Equality and Business Success–why Ukrainian Employers care about gender diversity in the workplace
17 February 2022
There is mounting evidence around the globe that promoting gender diversity among employees, management, and boards can be a business boost. The Confederation of Employers of Ukraine is the first Ukrainian business association coming out with a Code of Practice that assists member companies in the inclusion of women in the workforce and in management.
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ILO in partnership with the Federation for Egyptian Industries (FEI) promotes Gender Responsive Corporate Social Responsibility in Egypt.
13 February 2022
The ILO's Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP) has been supporting the FEI, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit, to raise awareness of CSR among Egyptian companies.
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© AFP/Europress 2022
Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises
Weak rule of law, unfair competition, and skills shortages: New survey detects what prevents Serbian enterprises from thriving
04 February 2022
A new diagnostic report of the Serbian Employers’ Association shows the major obstacles for doing business and creating jobs in the largest economy of the Western Balkans. The findings are based on a survey among 450 enterprises done with ILO support.
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Media Advisory
ILO holds public dialogues with candidates for Director-General
18 January 2022
Public dialogues with the five nominated candidates for the post of ILO Director-General are being held on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 January 2022. The live-streamed dialogues include a brief presentation by each of the candidates, followed by questions and answers with the ILO tripartite constituents.
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News
ILO in partnership with the Federation for Egyptian Industries (FEI) launches the 4th Cycle of the Human Resources & Gender Academy
20 December 2021
The ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) supported the development of the Human Resources and Gender Academy as a new service of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, through its Women in Business Unit (WiB).
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Media advisory
109th International Labour Conference to resume
18 November 2021
Inequalities and skills for lifelong learning will be the key discussions during the second part of this year’s ILC.