All news: Afghanistan
Labour force participation
Women increasingly excluded from Afghanistan’s labour market as wider employment pressures mount
New ILO brief finds female labour force participation has fallen to just 5.1 per cent, according to the latest ILO modelled estimates, while large-scale returns of Afghans have added pressure to an already fragile labour market and the Middle East...
EIIP Herat Afghanistan project
ILO Crisis Response Initiative: Decent work for women and men in Afghanistan
In Herat province, Afghanistan, the ILO’s Crisis Response Initiative is helping crisis-affected communities rebuild livelihoods, restore essential infrastructure, and strengthen local economies through an integrated Humanitarian-Development-Peace...
Domestic workers
15 stories for 15 years of the Domestic Workers Convention
This collection brings together stories from across Asia and the Pacific to highlight progress made and the ongoing importance of protecting domestic workers’ rights and advancing decent work in the care economy.
Cross-regional dialogue platform launched on social protection for migrant workers along the Asia–Gulf corridor
The launch of the platform, co-chaired by the Philippines and the GCC Executive Bureau, sends a powerful message: effective social protection for migrant workers can only be achieved through dialogue and partnership between countries of origin and...
News
ILO training supports recovery and reintegration for former drug users in Afghanistan
Skills programme supports long-term recovery, economic independence, and social inclusion for women and men.
International Year of Cooperatives 2025
Afghan women embrace cooperatives to strengthen livelihoods
Women entrepreneurs gain practical skills in cooperative governance and group enterprise management under an ILO-led initiative.
Employment promotion
A school reborn in Herat, Afghanistan
No chairs. No tables. No sanitary toilets. No safe drinking water. The ILO’s Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) has transformed a school in three months.
Crisis response
ILO launches women-centred employment and decent work initiative in Afghanistan
The initiative aims to empower vulnerable communities recovering from earthquakes across Herat Province.
Start and Improve Your Business - Success Stories 2024
A trainer journey of resilience and empowerment in Afghanistan
After facing an uncertain future in Afghanistan, Sahar Taj rebuilt her life through the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) programme. Now a business coach, she empowers Afghan women to become entrepreneurs, equipping them with skills and...
ILO's new Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific takes office
Kaori Nakamura-Osaka serves as Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the International Labour Organization’s Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand.
Social protection
Asia-Pacific achieves social protection milestone, yet challenges remain and new ones emerge with climate change
New ILO report highlights positive trend in regional social protection coverage, however uneven progress and financial sustainability issues, coupled with the need to address climate change impacts highlight the need for comprehensive system...
APESO 2024
Asia-Pacific labour markets show recovery amidst looming demographic challenges
The Asia Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024, reveals persistent employment issues and calls for inclusive policies to avert ageing crisis.
International Labour Day and World Day for Safety and Health
International Labour Day and World Day for Safety and Health observed in Afghanistan
Event highlights challenging situation faced by both workers and employers across the country and need for Social Justice.
Green jobs
Afghanistan would benefit from Just Transition to Green Economy workshop hears
Priority areas and challenges to change discussed for a Just Transition that could provide long-term benefits to the country and its people.
Female employment
Women bear brunt of Afghanistan job losses
Female employment levels in Afghanistan have fallen steeply since the Taliban administration took over in 2021, according to new figures released by the ILO.
ILO continues to promote International Labour Standards in Afghanistan
Workshop brings together ILO constituents as efforts continue to improve labour standards in the country despite crisis situation.
Rapid assessment
ILO estimates underscore Afghanistan employment crisis
A rapid assessment by the International Labour Organization highlights huge losses in jobs and working hours since the change in administration with women workers especially hard hit.
Herat’s growing rug factory: creating jobs for 30 women in Afghanistan
Farima Azimi, Herat Rug Swing Factory - Afghanistan
Syrian, Turkish and Afghan women participate in Gaziantep Gastronomy Festival
Syrian, Turkish and Afghan women of SADA Women’s Cooperative participate in the annual International Gastronomy Festival in Gaziantep, with their dishes and products.
Skilling migrants: A triple win for government, migrant workers and employers
The International Labour Organization calls for collaboration and knowledge sharing among key stakeholders to ensure skills training and recognition for migrant workers.