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One year of war in Ukraine

“Professional Education Online” – a new and innovative digital platform to sustain TVET education in Ukraine

Ukraine strives to maintain access to technical vocational education and training during the war with ILO’s commitment and support. A new online platform assists 225,000 TVET students in keeping up with their studies.

One year of war in Ukraine

Humanitarian aid for Ukrainians sourced from Ukrainian companies

With ILO support, the Federation of Ukrainian Employers engages local businesses in the production of humanitarian aid packages thus preserving jobs, generating income and boosting confidence in the future of Ukrainians.

14–16 February

ILO Director-General visits Republic of Moldova

During his two-day stay, the Director-General will have discussions with the Moldovan President and ILO constituents on the impact of the war in neighbouring Ukraine.

Three essential questions

What are the proven means to reduce informality?

In our series of interviews with leading researchers, economists and policymakers, we interviewed Professor Ioana Alexandra Horodnic, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iași, Romania on how...

Nourishing a Ukrainian community in times of war

ILO partnerships

What does the European Labour Authority do to improve labour inspection and labour mobility?

In September, 2022, the ILO and the ELA collaborated on recommendations on how to reduce the risks of trafficking in persons, labour exploitation and undeclared work, with a focus on Ukrainian refugees in Moldova and the European Member states....

ILO Monitor on the World of Work

Global labour market to deteriorate further as Ukraine conflict and other crises continue

Unemployment and inequality both look set to rise because multiple and overlapping economic and political crises are threatening labour market recovery worldwide, according to the latest edition of the ILO Monitor on the World of Work.

Ukraine crisis

Moldova trade unions help Ukrainian refugees to help themselves

Nearly 90,000 refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine have chosen to stay in Moldova, where they received a warm reception from the country, as well help from Moldovan trade unions, who are supported by the ILO.

Ukraine crisis

ILO and ELA join forces to reduce the risks of labour exploitation and human trafficking for Ukrainians fleeing from the war

The ILO has already launched an information campaign on the dangers of forced labour which has reached 1.2 million refugees and internally displaced persons.

Ukraine crisis

ILO scales up its assistance to Ukraine

The additional funds will cover new services by Ukrainian Employers organizations, crisis support offered by trade unions and an e-Learning platform for Technical and Vocational Training and Education (TVET).

Ukraine crisis

What is the impact of the war against Ukraine on the labour market?

In the interview series "Three essential questions" with leading researchers and policy makers from Central and Eastern Europe, the ILO interviewed Lidiia Tkachenko, Senior Researcher of Ptukha Institute of Demography and Social Research of the...

Ukraine crisis

The ILO offers information to prevent labour exploitation of Ukrainian refugees seeking work in Germany

The ILO Berlin and Budapest offices, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Federal German Employment Agency, joined forces to come out with a flyer on the dangers of labour exploitation to help Ukrainian...

Ukraine crisis

The Ukrainian Federation of employers is helping businesses to keep afloat

Mobilising local producers in the humanitarian effort has saved hundreds of jobs.

Ukraine crisis

How does the war against Ukraine impact employment and migration?

In the interview series "3 essential questions" with leading researchers and policy makers from Central and Eastern Europe, the ILO interviewed Nataliia Slaviuk, Economist and Assistant Professor of National University Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Nataliia...

Ukraine crisis

Trade unions in Ukraine and Moldova use their properties to provide shelter for internally displaced persons and refugees

With ILO support, trade unions in Ukraine and Moldova help internally displaced people and refugees arriving from Ukraine by providing food and shelter. Since the beginning of the hostilities, Ukrainian trade unions provided 10,000 bednights, while...

Ukraine crisis

How Trade Union members are supporting Ukrainians

Since the onset of the Russian aggression and with ILO assistance, trade union members in the construction sector have multiplied initiatives to help the population.

Workers' rights

ITUC Global Rights Index 2022 shows that many workers in Central and Eastern Europe have no access to rights

In July 2022, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) released its yearly Global Rights Index. It shows that in Europe, the most frequently violated rights have been the right to strike and the right to bargain collectively. Through...

ILO-EU Relations

ILO and European Commission reaffirm mutual partnership at 16th High Level meeting

Ukraine crisis

Ukraine works: How Labour Inspectors are supporting employers and workers in Ukraine

With the ILO assistance, the Ukrainian Labour Inspectorate is helping businesses to continue operating despite the hostilities.

G7 Leaders’ Communiqué

ILO welcomes commitments in G7 leaders’ communiqué

New commitments by the G7 Leaders, covering gender equality, tackling inflation, climate change, and support for a just transition to a sustainable and inclusive future, have been welcomed by the ILO.