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ILO and KOICA launch a new development cooperation project in Tunisia

Signature of the agreement for the implementation of the cooperation project "Strengthening the impact of employment policies and supporting the creation of ICT-based jobs for young people and women in Tunisia" between the Korea International...

Performing well in a competitive market

Ted Castle – Owner and President, Rhino Foods, Burlington, Vermont

Honoring a family legacy through hard work

Heath Leger - Crawfish Harvester, Chez Francois Seafood and Specialty Meats, Lafayette, Louisiana

Need human-centred recovery from COVID-19: Ministry of Labour, employers and workers affirm at ILO event

The panel deliberated on the ILO’s Global Call to Action which prioritizes an economic recovery that is “fully inclusive, sustainable and resilient”, by the creation of decent jobs for all and addresses the inequalities caused by the crisis.

Announced, the winner of the First Sign Language Dance Choreography Competition

The Show Your Sign contest was co-devised by the UN in Indonesia and the International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Indonesian Association for the Welfare of the Deaf (Gerkatin), and the affiliated Sign Language Center in...

Decent work for peace

ILO and Interpeace sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen conflict-sensitive and peace-responsive programming

ILO and Interpeace sign MoU to expand global peace responsive approaches.

Take the ILO Rapid Survey on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Work and Aspirations

The International Labour Organization has launched a rapid survey on the impacts of COVID-19 on work and aspirations. We want to hear from you!

Knowledge exchange on formalisation between BRICS and CIS

From 2 November 2021 to 9 December 2021, tripartite constituents and academic partners from the BRICS and the CIS countries exchanged experiences in transitioning to formality organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO), with the...

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Opening Session

Questions and Answers

Q&A on the ProAgro Ethiopia project

In this Questions and Answers section, Ruchika Bahl, Chief Technical Adviser of the project, gives a brief overview of the initiative, the approach adopted and expected results.

Sixth annual “1+6” Roundtable Dialogue

Social and labour policies crucial for China’s move to high-income status

ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, praises China’s focus on high quality growth, people-centred development, quality jobs and a greener economy in its five-year plan. He was speaking at the "1+6 Roundtable Dialogue’ on Promoting Strong, Inclusive and...

Opening address at the presentation of the completed research on the Assessment of the Minimum Wage Policy Implementation

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the presentation of the completed research on the Assessment of the Minimum Wage Policy Implementation, 3 December 2021, Manila, Philippines

The ILO and China reaffirm the strategic South-South Cooperation partnership in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

TVET awareness campaign materials

ILO's EU funded Skills 21 project supported the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) to develop a campaign strategy for the TVET institutes and implement the campaign. The range of communication materials have been used during the implementation...

Joint report

ECLAC and ILO call for urgent measures to support the labour reintegration of women and youth in Latin America

In a new joint report, the two UN organizations indicate that in the medium term it will be necessary to rebuild more resilient labour markets and foster formalization.

Capacity assessment of Industry Skills Councils (ISCs) for better skills need analysis

The Skills 21 project supported the National Skills Development Authority to conduct a capacity assessment study of the selected ISCs to formulate a generic capacity development plan for the RMG and textiles and ICT sectors.

Formulation of a Plan of Action for the Djibouti Declaration on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration

ILO supports the Government of Bangladesh for skills development for professional caregivers

The ILO's EU funded Skills 21 project has been facilitating the level 2 skills occupational training in caregiving through its partner TVET institutes.

Opening address at the virtual forum on ILO Convention No. 188 on the Work in Fishing Convention

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the virtual forum on ILO Convention No. 188 on the Work in Fishing Convention, 29 November 2021, Manila, Philippines

Press release

ILO supports micro, small and medium enterprises leverage reopening of borders in Fiji

With Fiji’s international borders opening up to tourists this week and hundreds of businesses around the country having safely resumed operations, there has been a high demand for Business Development Services by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises...