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The first youth employability services centre inaugurated in Bahir Dar, Amhara region, Ethiopia

A youth employability services (YES) center – a first for Ethiopia was officially inaugurated on 19th June 2018. The YES centre is a joint initiative between the Government of Ethiopia and International Labour Organization (ILO) under the project on...

Child labour

National alliance key to fight child labour in Viet Nam

A national forum calls on the legal framework to be expanded to the informal economy where the majority of child labourers are found.

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“Now I fend for myself, this makes a big difference”

The ILO wage subsidy programme supports employers who recruit and train young people, helping them to enter the labour market.

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Kyrgyzstan (Phase 2)

Policy makers and experts in Kyrgyzstan to increase knowledge in TVET strategies - Project Pilot

The first youth employability services center opened in Ethiopia

A youth employability services (YES) centre addresses the need of young Ethiopians who migrate to different regions of the country and other countries in search of employment and livelihood.

Successful first round for ILO-UNDP submission on youth entrepreneurship and peace-building in Solomon Islands

After a successful submission of a concept note on youth entrepreneurship and peacebuilding for Solomon Islands, the ILO and UNDP have been invited to submit a full proposal to the UN Peace Building Fund

ILO’s Start and Improve Your Business training programme completed by NYSC members

The Nigerian National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in collaboration with ILO and General Electric (GE) and Cognity Advisory partner to support training programme on ILO Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) to promote self-employment for Nigerian...

Co-creating a Mopane caterpillars processing plant with women beneficiaries.

Women beneficiaries in an AfDB supported project recently actively participated in the design of the infrastructure and production line layout of the processing plant that will ensure improved hygiene and more efficient production of their harvested...

107th International Labour Conference: Facebook interviews

Facebook interviews featuring representatives of the ILO Employment Policy Department.

International Workshop on Industrial Revolution 4.0.: Labour Market Prospects

From 28 to 31 May 2018 the city of Ufa, capital of Bashkortostan, hosted an international workshop for active trade unionists of the Russian Union of Industrial Workers entitled Industrial revolution 4.0.: Labour Market Prospects.

ILO SIYB to Enhance Business Capacity and Jobs Creation among Corps Members in Nigeria

In order to empower the Nigerian youth (graduates) who pass through the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Department of NYSC, through the technical and financial support of the...

ILO: Unemployment in the Occupied Palestinian Territory world’s highest

The ILO’s annual report on the situation of workers of the occupied Arab territories calls for dialogue and a joint search for solutions to bring about decent work.

EU-ILO ‘Skills 21’ initiative to boost capacity of Bangladesh skills system

The ‘Skills 21 – Empowering citizens for inclusive and sustainable growth’ project which is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) is formally launched at a ceremony held in Dhaka on 28 May...

Second Phase of the ILO Project “Partnerships for Youth Employment in the CIS” Takes Off in Astrakhan

On May 22-23, a kick-off conference for the second phase of the ILO Project “Partnerships for Youth Employment in the CIS” launched in Russia was held in Astrakhan.

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Safety matters: More to life after Haiyan

Following Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) many workers were pushed to the informal economy where they face hazards at work due to lack of occupational safety and health. The ILO’s SafeYouth@Work Project helps them design and implement training...

ILO hosts conference on Innovations for Decent Jobs for Youth

Safety and health at work

Construction ahead, safety first

Construction attracts more young workers but it has one of the highest rates of occupational injury and illness. Santi knows that workers in the construction industry face day to day occupational hazards.

ILO and NIRSAL Sign MOU for Capacity Building of its officials

To enhance the capacity of Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) for effective service delivery in the Agricultural Value...

Safety and health at work

Think safety, work safely

Safety and health at work is important for government officials and workers in the public sector. Al, a young public sector official and union member shares that the local government is also performing its duty to protect its people by ensuring...

Interactive dialogue with the Indonesian Minister of Manpower

Building a safe and healthy generation of youth in Indonesia

The Indonesian Minister of Manpower, M. Hanif Dhakiri, encouraged young Indonesians to have a good understanding about their labour rights and obligations, including rights and obligations related to occupational safety and health (OSH).