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ILO and Sweden sign project extension to advance digitalisation of the Labour Inspection in Kosovo

On 6 April 2023, the ILO signed an agreement with Sweden for extending the project on improving occupational safety and health (OSH) in Kosovo* through the digitalization of the Labour Inspectorate. The project will run until March 2025.

ILO highlights importance of skills development and occupational safety and health in the Renovation Wave for Europe

At an event in Brussels, the ILO underlined the need for action to boost skills development to advance the just transition in the construction sector in Europe.

EU and several of its Member States confirm support for Global Accelerator

At a High-level Dialogue in New York, the EU and the governments of Belgium, Germany, Portugal and Spain, expressed their commitment to the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.

Event: Decent Work in Global Supply Chains

The event took place on Monday 17 April 2023 from 13:00 to 17:00 CET and was hosted by the Social and Economic Council (SER) in The Hague, the Netherlands.

ILO exchanges views on implementation of international labour standards in Southeast Asia at the European Parliament

Addressing the European Parliament, the ILO shared some of the key developments on the application of international labour standards in ASEAN, and reflected on the challenges that remain for countries in the region.

ILO discusses decent jobs creation in Africa at European Parliament hearing

Addressing the European Parliament, the Director of ILO-Brussels shared some of the key policies needed to boost decent work opportunities in the region, and stressed the importance of partnerships.

42nd Regular Meeting of The UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE)

The 42nd UNTFSSE meeting was held virtually on 7 March 2023. It brought together around 30 participants from seven member (ILO, UNRISD, ECLAC, UNDP, UNDESA, UNCTAD and OECD) and eleven observer organizations (Catalyst2030, CIRIEC, CSEND, EMES,...

Labour migration

The ILO supports socio-economic integration of refugees and migrants from Venezuela with a decent work approach

The Venezuelan displacement is the largest human displacement in the history of Latin America and the Caribbean and the second largest in the world. At a roundtable in Brussels, the ILO presented the main advances and challenges faced by host...

Decent work outcomes in supply chains

Fair global supply chains: In Serbia, ILO and GIZ collaborate to improve grievance mechanisms

Violations of human rights, as well as social and environmental standards continue to occur in global supply chains. Workers are often unable to report breaches of labour rights or industry practices detrimental to occupational safety and health....

Employment creation

“Jobs for all” - European Union and Sweden pledge five million euros in support of employment of young women and the hard-to-employ in...

The new project “EU4Employment”, introduced to the public on 27 February 2023 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, will be implemented by the ILO with a budget of four million euros from the European Union and one million euros from Sweden.

Crisis mitigation

ILO helps people affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye

In coordination with the Turkish authorities, the ILO has rapidly converted some activities in existing projects into emergency aid.

Employment creation

ILO and SECO launch collaboration to accelerate employment creation in Moldova

The ILO and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) combined efforts for employment promotion, skills development, and formalization to create new jobs especially for rural communities and vulnerable populations including youth and...

Testimonials from Ukraine

"I could have left, but I stayed"

Ivanna Khrapko, Ukrainian trade unionist, launched a volunteer initiative after the war broke out to help internally displaced Ukrainians. The ILO assisted trade union efforts and provided support to cover 7,750 bednights and daily food packages for...

Testimonials from Ukraine

"We sincerely want to help people, and make them feel hopeful"

Ella Albanska’s company participated in packaging and distribution of food for families in need, many of them fleeing from areas affected by the war. With ILO support, the Federation of Employers of Ukraine organized a country-wide effort to engage...

Testimonials from Ukraine

"We prepare hot dishes and deliver them in the neighbourhoods where there is no gas and electricity"

Before the war Oleksii Aleksandrov was one of the partners of an ILO-supported training programme for chefs de cuisine in Kherson. After the outbreak of the war, he joined other professionals preparing warm meals for people without gas or...

One year of war in Ukraine

Ukrainian manufacturing continues despite the war: How the Employers help their members to find new markets in the EU

With ILO assistance, the Federation of Employers of Ukraine supports members to seek new business partners and markets by facilitating networking between Ukrainian and EU companies.

Advancing decent work for social justice – a high-level event in Tashkent

Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent hosted a high-level event with the participation of the representatives of the International Labour Organization (ILO), government, workers’ and employers’ organizations to touch basis on achievements, challenges and...

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.

ILO COOP sends a video message to the LegaCoop Emilia-Romagna Congress on cooperative identity

The LegaCoop Emilia-Romagna Congress focusing on “Enterprise of the Future” took place on February 16, 2023 in Bologna with national and regional representatives from Legacoop.

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.