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EMG Nexus Dialogues on Sustainable Consumption and Production

Digitalization for Circular Economy and Green Jobs for Youth

The first nexus dialogue underscored the importance of collaboration, innovation, and policy coherence in realizing the full potential of digitalization as a catalyst for advancing the circular economy and creating green jobs for youth.

ILO supports polytechnics through international partnerships to develop an inclusive, competitive and sustainable Indonesian maritime...

Through a programme funded by UK government, the ILO has been partnering with the Indonesian polytechnics, industry and international academic institutions to build competent, productive and competitive human capital in maritime sector.

International Labour Organization enhancing quality apprenticeship and lifelong learning in China with the support of J.P. Morgan

On 22nd and 23rd May 2023, with the support of J.P. Morgan, the ILO Quality Apprenticeship and Lifelong Learning in China Project Phase 2 was formally launched.

Risks associated with informal employment: information sessions for graduates of universities and technical schools in Uzbekistan

Information sessions for graduates of universities and technical schools in Tashkent were held from May 16 to May 19, 2023 by the Republican Council of the Trade Union of Transport, Road and Capital Construction Workers, the Construction Industry of...

ILO Regional Director for Arab States completes official visit to Saudi Arabia

Regional Director Ruba Jaradat met with government, employer and worker representatives and attended the annual Islamic Development Bank meetings.

Awareness campaign

Bright future awaits Malaysian technical and vocational students in food services sector

Students in Kedah see first-hand the how skills training and practical experience can lead to careers rather than jobs in growing sector.

Meaningful youth engagement

Refugee and host community youth call for more than a ‘seat at the table’ at UN Youth Forum

The ILO, UNHCR and UNICEF organized a side-event on the margins of the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2023 where refugee and host community youth advocated for a greater say in issues that affect them.

Circular Economy

Global South circular economy could generate millions of job opportunities

The use, re-use and recycling of products contributes to sustainable development and helps combat climate change.

Green jobs for youth

Increasing awareness of green jobs for youth in Asia and the Pacific

ILO and its development partners highlight the importance of green jobs and discuss ways to increase access to green jobs for youth.

Enabling Success: Supporting Youth in MENA in their Transition from Learning to Decent Work

The Middle East and North Africa urgently needs relevant education, training and lifelong learning systems to tackle youth unemployment and...

A new report sets out a roadmap for bringing education and training systems in line with current and future labour market needs to boost youth employment in the MENA region.

ILO in partnership with Government of France

ILO and Pôle emploi sign Memorandum of Understanding

With this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the International Labour Organization and Pôle emploi, the French Public Employment Service, have committed to strengthen and develop existing forms of collaboration, and to explore new ones in areas of...

G7 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting

ILO welcomes G7 commitment to invest in human capital and decent work

G7 labour and employment ministers adopt action plan to tackle major issues facing the world of work.

G7 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting 2023

Enhancing work engagement and promoting decent work

Speech by ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo at the G7 Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting held in Kurashiki, Japan (Session 6).

G7 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting

Developing an inclusive labour market: Focus on women and youth

Intervention by ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo at the G7 Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting held in Kurashiki, Japan (Session 4).

Employment Promotion – Experience sharing between Sweden and Uzbekistan

18-21 April 2023 – Stockholm. Uzbekistan delegation of ILO tripartite constituents and Senate visited Stockholm to exchange knowledge and experience on the best practices and their application by Arbetsförmedlingen (National public employment...

2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum

ILO to advocate for decent jobs for marginalized young people at UN Youth Forum

Meaningful youth engagement

Mentoring host and refugee youth in Ethiopia to become future leaders

The ILO, UNHCR and UNICEF facilitated a Youth Leadership Academy for members of the Youth Network Committee in Ethiopia to assist them in organizing and leading social development and advocacy initiatives in their communities.

SSTC Webinar of Good Practices on Apprenticeship of China successfully held

On 13 April 2023, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi and CO-Beijing successfully organized the SSTC Webinar of Good Practices on Apprenticeship of China. This webinar is under the ILO South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Initiative Promoting Quality...

Joint ILO – IFAD event

ILO calls for strengthened partnerships to promote decent work for youth in rural Africa

The ILO and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) gathered Governments’, workers’ and employers representatives from Africa and key stakeholders to discuss how integrated agribusiness hubs can support decent jobs for young...

Social justice

ILO Director-General urges greater social justice on first official visit to South Africa

During his three-day trip International Labour Organization Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, held talks with the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, government ministers and employers’ and workers’ representatives.