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Second regional technical training on employment and investment in the southern Mediterranean countries

Cambodia and International Labour Organization agree work priorities until 2028

The Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2024-2028 sets out key areas for cooperation to promote and advance decent work in Cambodia.

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announces that the United States is joining the ILO Fair Recruitment Initiative

STRENGTHEN2

The STRENGTHEN2 and EIIP teams reinforce capacities in Rwanda

Official Mission to Chile:

ILO Director-General: ‘At a time when the world faces unprecedented challenges, advancing social justice is more important than ever’

During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General dialogue with ILO Chile about the role of the ILO in the United Nations system, and the significance of his mission to the country.

ILO Director-General briefs Chilean constituents on work to advance social justice

During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General met government officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.

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Harnessing the network of unionism to protect workers’ rights in the tobacco sector

In an effort to address the decent work deficits in the tobacco sector, the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) working with the International Labour Organization (ILO) through the Addressing decent work deficits and improving access to rights in...

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Malawi roll-out Agri-Lab model to co-design assistive technology

The Agri-Lab model has been rolled out in Malawi to co-design assistive technology for rural farmers with disabilities by bringing together people with disabilities, facilitators and design experts. Two International Fund for Agricultural...

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Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique celebrate Labour Day

Every year, workers across the globe meet to celebrate the International Labour Day, which falls on May 1. In Zambia, the national commemoration under the theme: ‘Building Resilience: Workers at the Heart of Zambia’s Economic Recovery’, which was...

Global Skills Forum addresses critical challenges and opportunities in skills development

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Desk officers join disability inclusive social protection campaign to ‘Leave No One Behind’

Every day, in the city and district council offices in Malawi, one is likely to meet a person with disabilities seeking support from government social welfare, community development or nongovernmental organizations.

Building a Stronger Africa

AU, ILO forge partnership for decent work & social justice

The AU-ILO Joint Planning Meeting reassures strengthened collaboration and coordination between the African Union (AU) and the International Labour Organization to advance social justice in the continent.

PROSPECTS podcast series - Episode 4

Harnessing artificial intelligence for refugee empowerment

The fourth episode of the podcast series focuses on the potential of AI-related employment opportunities in promoting the economic inclusion of conflict-affected communities.

ILO achieved the inclusion of Standard Clauses against Child Labor in five collective agreements

Employment creation in Moldova

ILO Director-General launches new EU-backed project to strengthen labour market institutions in the Republic of Moldova, during first joint...

Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo also held high level meetings with senior officials, including the President of Moldova, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Labour and Social Protection and the ILO’s social partners.

Global challenges - Global solutions podcast

Addressing major labour market challenges in the world of work: What are the implications for promoting employment?

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ILERA holds 10th Africa Regional Congress

As the global employment landscape continue to evolve, there is need for all players to address the challenges that the world of work is grappling with. This is what prompted the International Law and Employment Relations (ILERA) to hold its 10th...

Refining the Determination of Minimum Wage Standards in Kenya

The International Labour Organization (ILO) project All Hands in Kenya (AHK) collaborated with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in Kenya, to develop a government economic position paper meant to guide the minimum wage during the upcoming...

ILO, International Trade Centre and Government of Lesotho team up to strengthen SME competitiveness, productivity and decent work

Driving investment and export growth in Lesotho’s textiles and clothing sector, this latest project incorporates SCORE Training as a key component.

Uganda Labour Migration Information System (LMIS) Capacity Building Workshop Drives Effective Implementation

The workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of government officials and collaborating institutions in effectively implementing the Labour Migration Information System (LMIS).