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Social Protection

Empowering Kenya Workers from the Informal and Rural Economy on Inclusive Social Protection

ILO News (Kenya), The International Labour Organization in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) supported the National Social Protection Secretariat (NSPS) to hold a Sensitization...

ILO Success story

Small business goes green and creates jobs in rural Moldova

After decades of working abroad, Anatolie Peancovschi managed to start a car wash using an environment-friendly technology in his home village in the Republic of Moldova. Thanks to ILO support, he was able to expand his small business now employing...

ILO and the Ministry of Manpower jointly enhance gender-sensitive labour inspection and business practices in the Eastern part of Indonesia

ILO and the Ministry of Manpower improve workers’ rights, particularly the rights of women workers, to a more equal workplace through training workshops.

ILO in action in the Philippines

Helping workers' organizations protect the vulnerable and promote compliance

A woman trade union leader from the Philippines rose through the ranks. An ILO project with the US Department of Labour equips and empowers her to promote workers’ rights, labour laws, occupational safety and health, and gender equality,...

Skills development

ILO supports establishment of Shared Service Facilities Centre (SSFC) to boost economic diversification and community empowerment of tea...

New Processing Plant Brings Hope to Banana Farmers in Zimbabwe

The banana processing plant under construction in Hauna in the Mutasa District of Mutare, aims to help banana farmers in the region to access markets, transportation, and reduce post harvest losses, including tackling gender-based violence.

World Refugee Day

Building hope: Syrian farmer Fatima Tarek Al-Ahmad’s efforts to secure a brighter future for her family

On World Refugee Day, 25-year-old Fatima shares her struggles and strength as the sole family’s breadwinner, showcasing her resilience amid challenges and hard work.

NSPS, ILO and FAO lead initiative to extend social protection to informal and rural workers in Kenya

The workshop on implementing the National Strategy for Social Protection for informal and rural worker gathered key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive roadmap for extending social protection coverage across the country.

ILO field visits lay the ground for revitalizing Yemen’s ancient tradition of coffee cultivation

Ahead of implementing a new project to revive Yemen’s coffee production sector, the ILO is meeting with farmers in key coffee producing areas, to learn about the challenges they face and the support they need in order to revitalize the country’s...

Social Protection on informal and rural workers

Strategy launch on the extension of Social Protection on Informal and Rural Workers

South-South Technical Workshop ‘Promoting Skills and Employment for Decent Work in Rural Development’ and Expert Workshop on Quality...

On 21-22 May 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS), successfully held the South-South Technical Workshop ‘Promoting Skills and Employment for Decent Work...

Safety dialogue empowers small-scale banana farmers

Small banana growers engage in dialogue, devise practical approaches to safety and health and foster collaboration among stakeholders in celebration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

DA, DOLE lead aquaculture project advisory on decent work and responsible business conduct

The Philippine government through the DA and DOLE will co-chair the newly established Project Advisory/Steering Committee on Aquaculture to promote decent work and responsible business in aquaculture supply chains.

Decent work and responsible business conduct in aquaculture: Pioneering partnership

The ILO convenes key constituents and stakeholders to foster cooperation towards decent work and responsible business in aquaculture supply chains with support from the Government of Japan.

Women workers call to implement ILO Convention 190

The ILO Rural Sectors Project started the celebration of Women’s Month through a forum focused on the prevention of gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work, anchoring on the Philippine Government’s ratification of the Violence and...

International Women's Day

Eliminating the vulnerability of female workers to exploitation in the palm oil and fisheries sectors

The ILO together with the Ministry of Manpower and Sectoral Employers promotes gender equality and protection for women workers in the palm oil and fisheries sectors.

Gender-sensitive labour inspectors promote a workplace free from violence and harassment

ILO training helps Indonesian labour inspectors to be more gender sensitive and to implement the new labour inspection guideline to prevent and handle discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence in the workplace.

International Day of Care

Inclusion, care and support: Meet the Disability Inclusion Facilitators

Disability Inclusion Facilitators are ensuring persons with disabilities get equal access to opportunities in an effort to advance social justice and decent work for all.

Vision Zero Fund (VZF)

International Labour Organization promotes safety and health in coffee supply chain

The #CoffeePeople campaign, launched on International Coffee Day, urges collaboration between governments, employers, workers' organizations, and the private sector to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for the millions of coffee workers...

Ensuring a workplace free of violence and sexual harassment, Minister of Manpower-ILO launch new guidelines for labour inspection

Supported by the ILO, this guide equips labour inspectors with the necessary knowledge to identify gender-related biases and violations.