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Challenges and opportunities of an ageing workforce: A worker’s perspective

The number of aging workers in the workforce is growing. People are working longer, either because they want to, they must to make ends meet or have because they have unique skills. So, what are the implications of this trend? This podcast explores...

Youth Employment

From shattered dreams to new-found autonomy: the story of Doumbia Mokonigbê

Doumbia Mokonigbê, a young Ivorian girl living in the north of Côte d'Ivoire, has come a long way. Her hopes were dashed by the political crisis in Côte d'Ivoire, but today she has a smile on her face thanks to the ILO, which has helped her to...

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

Strengthened collaboration needed to tackle labour market challenges in the digital age

The regional policy dialogue fostered a fruitful exchange of knowledge and good practices, thereby empowering policymakers and representatives from workers’ and employers’ organizations, based on the principles of South-South Cooperation.

Second phase of the PROSPECTS partnership launches in Iraq

ILO launches new AI and Digital Economy online knowledge hub

A new online knowledge resource on AI, the digital economy and the world of work, which is being launched by the ILO, aims to become the leading international source of knowledge and resources on the subject.

The AU/ILO Youth Employment Strategy for Africa (YES-Africa)

ILO, African Union new strategy aims to boost employment opportunities for youth in Africa

The African Union (AU) has taken significant strides in promoting social justice and employment opportunities across the continent through the adoption of key strategies, which are all theresults of the AU-ILO Joint Operational Plan which draws on...

ILO, Iraq’s Ministry of Planning and the national partners conclude a consultative workshop on promoting decent work in public works...

This workshop was held under the "Building Inclusive and Just Transition" (BEIT) project,” funded by the European Union and aimed at stimulating decent work opportunities for youth and addressing the urgent need for affordable housing in Iraq.

Reflections on Experiences of the International Labour Organization: Towards Promoting Decent Employment for Public Works Programmes in Iraq

Mito Tsukamoto, Branch Chief of Employment Investment at the ILO, reflects on lessons, experiences, strategic focus areas and challenges in developing innovative public works programmes after attending a workshop on Promoting Decent Work in Public...

Green jobs

ILO's Nature-Based Solutions training empowers African stakeholders to tackle climate and employment challenges

A capacity-building training on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, equipped 38 participants from government and international organizations to integrate NbS into projects, tackling climate challenges and promoting sustainable...

Humanitarian, development and peace actors join hands to boost decent work amidst crisis and fragility in the Arab region

The ILO and the Nexus Academy brought together stakeholders from the Arab region and beyond to boost coherence on employment and social protection amidst crisis and fragility in the Arab region, at an event funded by the Government of Sweden.

Meaningful youth engagement

Future leaders debate green economies and decent jobs for refugees at ILO and Safelight conference

The 4th Annual Leadership Conference and competition, organized by the ILO and Safe Light Initiative, provided young leaders a platform to enhance their leadership skills and advocate for decent jobs, green economies, and inclusivity for forcibly...

Disability inclusion and South-South Cooperation

Disability inclusion a high priority for public employment services in South-East Asia

Good practices to prioritize disability inclusion in public employment services discussed by government representatives from around South-East Asia.

News item

Fiji resumes work on new National Employment Policy with ILO support

The workshop builds upon previous discussions on potential NEP priorities held in 2022.

ILO and UN Women’s Joint Programme Advances Women’s Employment and Decent Work in Egypt, Jordan, and OPT

The closing event for "Promoting Productive Employment and Decent Work for Women" programme highlights achievements in advancing gender equality and Decent Work for Women in the three countries.

Media Advisory

ILO to release updated analysis of global labour market trends

Just transition

ILO strengthens capacity of public employment officers to smooth the energy transition from coals to renewable energy

Public employment service officers play a key role in providing timely and necessary services to employers and workers impacted by the energy transition.

New ILO working paper exposes significant ‘disability wage gap’

Higher unemployment rates, lower earnings and a tendency towards self-employment characterize the world-of-work experience of many people with disabilities.

Informal economy

Coconut farmworkers equip with good agricultural practices

Coconut farmers learn and apply good agricultural practices through the ILO's cash-for-work in Siargao to rebuild after the super typhoon in partnership with the Government of Japan.

ILO facilitates tripartite workshop on effective and efficient labour market policies for ARLAC member states

‘Empower Youth in the Era of AI’ Thematic Forum on Digital Development of the 2024 World Youth Development Forum Successfully Held in...

On 15 August 2024, the Thematic Forum on Digital Development of the 2024 World Youth Development Forum (WYDF) was successfully held in Chongqing, China. The Forum was co-hosted by All-China Youth Federation (ACYF) and International Labour...