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Youth unemployment in Thailand hits new highs due to COVID-19

ILO assessment of the Thai labour market finds high levels of joblessness among young workers due to pandemic restrictions.

TVET institute organises “Bootcamp” for incubating start-ups

The Skills-21 project has supported the establishment and operationalisation of a business incubation centre in seven-model TVET institutes.

The ILO and ITU highlight opportunities for boosting youth employment in the digital economy in Ethiopia’s Afar and Somali regions

On 1 November 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) invited key youth employment stakeholders to discuss, validate the results and identify potential priority areas in the study on...

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the ILO Have Discussed Cooperation Plans for 2022

Akmadi Sarbasov started off by stressing the importance of cooperation between the ILO and Kazakhstan. While 24 conventions were ratified and the underlying obligations integrated into the national legislation over the period of cooperation,...

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The ILO and ITU highlight opportunities for boosting youth employment in the digital economy in Ethiopia’s Afar and Somali regions

On 1 November 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) invited key youth employment stakeholders to discuss, validate the results and identify potential priority areas in the study on...

A Graduate of an Apprenticeship Programme becomes International Chef

Neema’s story shows how far apprenticeship programmes can take young Africans towards skills development and employment opportunities.

ILO Voices | Skills for Youth

From war to peace: A refugee’s journey to a new life with new skills

Morshed Ali, 24 arrived in Turkey seven years ago after fleeing the war in Syria. He had to learn a new language, new skills and adapt to life in a foreign country. Yet he overcame the odds and graduated as an architect four years later.

COVID-19: ILO Monitor – 8th edition

ILO: Employment impact of the pandemic worse than expected

Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, ILO warns on stalled global labour market recovery and significant disparities between advanced and developing economies.

UN Day

ILO holds a dialogue with Indonesian youth on human centered recovery and future of work

As part of the UN Day celebration in Indonesia, the ILO participated in the lively discussion with youth during the thematic session.

Community centres to bring new skills and employment opportunities for refugee and host communities in Uganda

The ILO and UNHCR, with support from the Government of Netherlands, have initiated development of six multipurpose community centres which will offer safe spaces and socio-economic services for refugees and host communities.

Employment policy

ILO launches new online database on employment policies and strategies to promote an inclusive job-rich recovery

The online platform will serve as a unique worldwide reference and source of information on national employment policies, and strategies to promote youth employment.

#RatifyC190

Young workers urge the elimination of workplace violence and harassment

As part of the promotion for the ratification of the ILO Convention No. 190, the ILO took part in the discussion with young workers who aspired for workplace free from violence and harassment.

Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

Two-track recovery undermines trust and solidarity

In a statement to the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder said countries must increase investments in social protection, decent work and a just transition.

Youth employment for post-COVID human-centred recovery in Thailand

The webinar organized by the ILO promotes dialogue on the impact of the crisis on youth employment in Thailand and lessons for a human-centred recovery.

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and ILO advance implementation of the Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan

As part of efforts to contribute to the achievement of decent, productive and freely chosen employment for young women and men in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in collaboration with the International Labour...

Synced with 12th Malaysia Plan, ILO-UK-UM partnership to boost Malaysia’s TVET with STEM

The initiative will pave the way for greater integration of STEM-related generic skills into technical and vocational education and training programmes.

Press release

Over 4400 youth gather online to celebrate Cambodia Entrepreneurship Day 2021

Cambodia Entrepreneurship Day 2021, organized by the International Labour Organization and Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, brought together 4417 young people to celebrate entrepreneurship and new business ideas online.

Indonesian industries are ready for industry-driven competency standards

The ILO and the Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo) are in the process of validating the guide that promotes a greater involvement of industries in developing competency standards.

ILO Scales up Employment Creation Opportunities in Nigeria with the launch of NIYEAP

As part of effort to contribute to the achievement of decent, productive and freely chosen employment for young women and men, the International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs...

Public Employment Services and the Future of Work – What innovations are likely to remain after COVID-19 pandemic?

On 14 September 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO) organized a training webinar for senior managers and staff of the employment centers in the North-West and Ural Federal regions, Russian Federation. The webinar was devoted to the...