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Subregional conference sums up results of Youth Employment Project, identifies priorities for Phase 2

TURIN (ILO News) - On 13-16 February, a sub-regional kick-off conference for the second phase of the ILO Project “Partnerships for Youth Employment in the CIS" was held. The second phase will be implemented in 2018-2022 by ILO Moscow with financial...

Meeting in the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

Alexander Shokhin, President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RUIE) had a meeting with Deborah France-Massin, Director of the ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ILO/ACTEMP).

Sustainable Development Goals

Employers’ organisations commit to implementing Agenda 2030 at first international symposium

On December 13th and 14th Employers’ Associations hold for the first time ever an international meeting with support from the ILO’s Bureau for Employers’ Activities discussing how to support the Sustainable Development Goals often refered to as...

ILO to Present New Initiatives at Women’s Forum

On 18 December 2017, Galina Karelova, Federation Council Vice Speaker, met with Olga Koulaeva, Director of the ILO DWT/CO for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

International Occupational Safety and Health Forum – a global discussion platform involving the ILO and Russian Government officials

International Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Forum took place in Moscow on December 12-15 as part of the XXI International Specialized Exhibition “Occupational Safety and Health 2017”.

“Start and Improve Your Business” Training of Trainers Held in Nalchik

A training of trainers under the International Labour Organization (ILO) programme “Start and Improve Your Business” was held on 4-9 December 2017 in Nalchik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, Russian Federation. Experts from the state institutions...

Discussing HIV/AIDS with Motivational Speaker Svetlana Izambayeva

'One of our greatest weapons against HIV/AIDS is knowledge. It is part of our HIV/AIDS personnel policy that all United Nations staff should be provided with sufficient, updated information to enable you to protect yourselves and your families from...

ILO Project Helps Disadvantaged Young People Enter the Labour Market

The ILO supports the Agency for Employment of the Perm Territory, Russian Federation, in improving its package of programmes and services to the population. For that purpose, the ILO pilots wage subsidy programme with mentorship targeting...

Meeting of CIS Advisory Council for Labour, Migration and Social Protection

On 17 November, St. Petersburg hosted the 30th anniversary meeting of the Advisory Council for Labour, Migration and Social Protection of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member states.

International Conference on Key Aspects of Pay in Northern Territories: International and National Perspectives

On November 16-17, the city of Surgut, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District - Ugra, hosted the international conference 'Key Aspects of Pay in Northern Territories: International and National Perspectives', organised by the Russian Oil, Gas and...

Young Trade Union Leaders of the Caspian Sea Region Discussed Future of Work

A regular meeting of young people within the framework of the Caspian Sea Region Youth Trade Union Network founded in 2013 with the ILO “Youth Employment Partnerships in CIS” project support took place in Astrakhan on the 15th-16th November.

Volga Federal District to Learn from Unions' International Experience

On 14 November 2017, Kirov hosted a conference held under the aegis of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FNPR) and the International Labour Organisation, with support from the Kirov Regional Government.

Working Meeting at the State Duma

Yaroslav Nilov, State Duma Member (LDPR) and Chair of the State Duma Committee on Labour, Social Policy and Veterans’ Affairs, held a working meeting with Olga Koulaeva, Director of the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for...

You Are an Entrepreneur: Training for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Launched in Pskov

The Pskov State University Faculty of Management hosted a launch of ‘You Are an Entrepreneur’ training programme for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Applying Innovative Approaches to Strengthening TVET Systems and Labor Markets Development

Under the Russia-ILO program «Applying the G20 Training Strategy», Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO organized an international expert workshop «Applying Innovative Approaches to Strengthening TVET Systems and Labor Markets Development».

Future of Work through the Eyes of Young Scientists

On 6 October 2017, in the framework of the XII Science Festival, the Moscow State University with support of the ILO, hosted the International round table "Future of Work through the eyes of young scientists".

Business Skills Course Completed by 129 Trainers in Russia

Between 14 August and 2 September 2017, teams of participants in the You Are an Entrepreneur programme in five Russian regions, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Stavropol, Novosibirsk and Samara, attended the ILO’s Start and Improve Your Business...

Siberian Coal Energy Company leads VCT@WORK in the Russian Federation

Start and Improve Your Business Programme at Stavropol Agrarian University

On 14 August 2017, the Stavropol State Agrarian University launched a TOT (training of trainers) course of the ILO’s Start and Improve Your Business Programme.

Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Labour and Employment

ILO Director-General: BRICS countries play a key role in tackling global world of work challenges

Guy Ryder has renewed the ILO’s commitment to supporting BRICS countries as they address social and economic issues.