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Ukraine crisis

Nearly 5 million jobs have been lost in Ukraine since the start of the Russian aggression, says ILO

Amid the humanitarian crisis sparked by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, labour markets are being disrupted both in the country and in neighbouring states.

A human centred recovery with decent jobs is crucial in addressing plight of Syrians and host communities

ILO Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat presented a statement to the Sixth Brussels Conference on Supporting the future of Syria and the region.

Media advisory

ILO to release assessment of the impact of the conflict in Ukraine on the world of work

Increase of minimum wage

North Macedonia: Raising the minimum wage to combat working poverty

The Government of North Macedonia recently raised the legal minimum wage by 18% to 18,000 denars (290 EUR). Almost one out of five workers in the Southeast European country will benefit from this increase. The ILO provided technical assistance and...

Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

Statement by Mr Guy Ryder, Director-General, International Labour Organization, to the Development Committee

UN joint project for inclusive recovery from COVID-19 impacts reaches 185,000 people in Indonesia

The ILO is part of the United Nations (UN) joint project to support Indonesia’s vulnerable groups through entrepreneurship and skills training programmes.

Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

Statement by Mr Guy Ryder, Director-General, International Labour Organization, to the IMFC

Transforming community vocational training centres with the adoption of digital technology

The ILO supports the programme of Indonesian government to transform community vocational training centres to be more professional training providers with the adoption of digital technology. The support is part of the UN joint programme.

Job preparation skills to help people with disabilities securing employment

The ILO, as part of the United Nations (UN) joint programme, collaborates with Sunyi Academy to empower people with disabilities, particularly those with hearing disabilities, to demonstrate their talents and abilities.

New programme phase to boost the resilience of the most vulnerable in Yemen

Deputy Regional Director for Arab States Peter Rademaker says a new phase of a multi-agency programme, funded by the EU and Sweden, will be vital in boosting livelihoods, food security and climate adaptation in Yemen.

Child labour

Livelihood support empowers single mother of four to invest in her children’s future

Single parent in Hanoi benefits from the provision of livestock and technical training on pig raising, which yields a sustainable source of income for her to fund the continued education of her children.

New E-SIYB Tools are Introduced and Piloted in Georgia

More than fifty potential entrepreneurs from rural areas of Georgia, Kakheti, Guria and Samegrelo regions, developed business knowledge and skills through online Start and Improve your Business (SIYB) trainings from November to December 2021.

Media advisory

Global virtual conference on social protection and people with disabilities

Participants will examine country case studies and ways for social protection systems to facilitate inclusion for people with disabilities.

Forced and child labour

Uzbek cotton is free from systemic child labour and forced labour

Almost two million people are recruited every year for the annual cotton harvest in Uzbekistan. The country has succeeded in eradicating systemic forced labour and systemic child labour during the 2021 cotton production cycle, according to new ILO...

Occupational safety and health

ILO and IWCA sign MOU to improve occupational safety and health of women in the coffee sector

New agreement between ILO and IWCA aims to improve occupational safety and health training and knowledge for women who depend on coffee production for their livelihoods.

The financial training empowers a woman entrepreneur: The story of Delila Utan

Repeatedly refused early-age marriage arrangements, a woman entrepreneur in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has become more independent after a financial management training, supported by ILO as part of the UN joint programme.

Our impact, their voices

Reviving Indonesia’s local tourism industry with community ecotourism

The ILO’s ecotourism training, as part of the UN joint programme, helps local tourism in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) to rise in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rural economy

With decent work and a sustainable model aquaculture could feed the world

The lessons learnt from the COVID-19 crisis should encourage reforms towards a more sustainable and resilient aquaculture sector and food systems at large.

Our impact, their voices

Two young entrepreneurs embark to a new, digital business venture for SMEs

After participating in the ILO digital marketing training, as part of UN joint programme, two young entrepreneurs join forces to start their own business. They hope to open new jobs for youth and provide various services for small and medium...

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.