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Pilot Initiative for Integrated Local Development
An example of integrated local development through Employment Intensive Investment in Tunisia
Rehabilitation works in the village of Sned Jebal draw on local resources to preserve cultural heritage, boost economic growth and enhance livelihoods.
Dar El Ain: a solidarity initiative supporting women and ecotourism in northern Tunisia
In the heart of Tunisia's Kroumirie region lies Dar El Ain, a pioneering social enterprise blending ecotourism with social empowerment. Founded in 2017, the initiative offers immersive outdoor experiences while driving positive change in local...
METI Project
Paving the way for employment-centered trade and investment policies in METI II
Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment (METI), a four-year regional programme funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO), has officially concluded. The closing event, held from 10 to 12...
Empowering women and revitalizing agriculture: Femme et Palmier in South Tunisia
United by a shared vision of empowerment and sustainability, the women of an Agricultural Development Group (GDA) called Femme et Palmier have built a collective that thrives on solidarity and innovation. Their story is one of resilience, community,...
EU-funded Regional Project "Youth-NEET" Launch Steering Committee to Support Youth Employment and Inclusion in Tunisia
Key partners in Tunisia convene to tackle youth unemployment and improve opportunities for young people not in work, education, or training (NEET).
Laine Tej: A blueprint for inclusive and sustainable enterprise in Tunisia
In the heart of northern Tunisia, Laine Tej transforms local wool into sustainable creations. Supported by the ILO's Jeun’ESS program, it’s a model of sustainable development and inclusive innovation.
METI Project
Towards METI’s project closure: Workshop on sustainable supply chains and financing
The programme for Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment in the Southern Mediterranean (METI) marked the beginning of its final activities on 10th December, celebrating the achievements of this four-year initiative. Participants from...
Promoting Safer Workplaces in the Southern Mediterranean: A Transformative EU-ILO Partnership
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the European Union (EU), is advancing efforts to promote occupational safety and health (OSH) across the Southern Mediterranean. Building on the accomplishments of Phase 1 (2022-2023),...
Advancing trade unions for a sustainable and inclusive future in North Africa
The ILO, in collaboration with the Bureau for Workers' Activities (ACTRAV) and the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), hosted a transformative workshop in Rabat, Morocco, focusing on climate action, gender-inclusive just transition,...
ILO regional seminar tackled NEET challenges to boost youth employment in the southern Mediterranean
Under the EU-funded regional project in support to Youth NEETs in the Southern Mediterranean, the ILO and ITCILO organised a regional training seminar for effective policy-making to engage Youth NEETs.
Empowering beekeeping in Tunisia: ILO’s support for sustainable livelihoods through the Social and Solidarity Economy
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has long championed the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) as a transformative tool for sustainable development and poverty reduction. In Tunisia, this approach is bearing fruit in innovative ways,...
Media for Change: ILO's Impact on Media Development in Southern Tunisia
Nefzawa in Southern Tunisia illustrates the power of community-driven media in fostering social change and economic resilience. Supported by the ILO’s Jeun'ESS initiative, Nefzawa has transformed from a community radio station into a dynamic media...
Nassaem el Khir women’s agricultural group in Tunisia receives support from ILO’s JEUN’ESS project
Supported by the ILO’s JEUN’ESS project, Nassaem el Khir women’s agricultural group secured the necessary training and equipment in Tunisia
Bridging Social and Solidarity Economy and Cultural Heritage in Tunisia: the Nawar Cultural Complex
ILO Launches New EU-funded Regional Programme for Youth NEETs in Southern Mediterranean
The ILO held an online launching event for the EU-funded regional Youth NEET programme in the Southern Mediterranean region, a ground-breaking initiative designed to support young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
The Way Forward after the Revolution: Decent Work for Women in Egypt and Tunisia
The project “Decent Work for Women” has been financed by Finland for more than 10 years and in 2023, the project concentrated on climate change as a model project of the ILO in North Africa.
International Women's Day
A spotlight on the voices of women in business
To celebrate International Women's Day we interviewed 3 beneficiaries of the ILO SCORE Programme in Tunisia. They offer an insight into the challenges and triumphs faced by women in the world of work.
Jeun'ess in numbers: 2023 retrospective
EU and ILO to improve the employability of Youth NEETs in the MENA region
A new action funded by the European Union will enable the ILO to improve the employability of young people not in employment, education or training across the Middle East and North Africa for their successful integration in labour markets.
Fifth UfM Trade and Investment Forum
Trade provides economic opportunities, but can this be translated into decent jobs for all?
The ILO’s Director of the Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department, Sangheon Lee, advocates for stronger alignment of trade, investment and employment policies for translating economic opportunities into decent employment realities...