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Engaging youth-led organizations

ILO supported Kulehe project to boost youth entrepreneurship and financial inclusion

The Kulehe project, launched in Addis Ababa, supports 120 youth from refugee and host communities with entrepreneurship training, financial inclusion, and business linkages, promoting decent employment through the ILO Youth-to-Youth Fund.

Labour Migration

Joint work plan developed to improve access to remedies for migrant workers from South-East Asia to Japan

The collaborative effort by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) addresses issues faced by the migrant workers deployed to Japan.

THAMM Plus

Egypt launches second phase of regional labour mobility programme

As part of the EU-Egypt Talent Partnership, a new project enters its second phase to strengthen labour migration governance and mobility schemes between Egypt and Europe.

Photo Essay

Agricultural infrastructure revamp transforms Lebanon, one greenhouse at a time

ILO-run greenhouse upgrade project supports farmers in boosting productivity and securing livelihoods amid economic challenges.

EMPLOYMENT Podcast: Global challenges – Global solutions

The role of migrant skills in shaping tomorrow’s workforce

As global migration continues to grow, is the world prepared to harness the potential of migrant workers’ skills? This question is at the heart of the latest episode of the ILO Employment Global Challenges – Global Solutions podcast, where ILO...

Press release

ILO boosts facilitation and communication skills to expand social security coverage across Jordan

Part of a multi-donor project, the initiative aims to improve social security awareness and engagement across Jordan’'s diverse and most vulnerable communities.

Reporting on Labour Migration

Media professionals in Africa equipped to enhance reporting on labour migration

The ILO and FAJ hosted a workshop in Kigali, training over 30 journalists to promote accurate, balanced, and gender-sensitive coverage of labour migration in Africa while strengthening regional collaboration.

Labour migration

Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia Programme advances labour rights for migrant fishers and seafood processing workers

European Union-funded initiative concludes its second phase, delivering significant progress towards decent work in the blue economy.

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Microfinance empowers farmers, youths and workers in Lebanon

By providing subsidized loans and training, the ILO supported over 1,550 Lebanese and Syrians, creating jobs and building resilience amid Lebanon's economic crisis.

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Empowering lives through skills: Sewing hope for displaced communities

The ILO trained Lebanese and Syrian participants, equipping them with job skills and producing essential winter supplies to foster resilience in the aftermath of conflict.

ILO and CARICOM launch regional study on labour migration policy

Study will evaluate the interplay of economic, employment, and migration patterns in the Caribbean.

Financial inclusion

Aisha: an inclusive financial product brings hope for host and refugee entrepreneurs

ILO and Shabelle Bank's innovative "Aisha" program provides Sharia-compliant financial solutions and education to refugees and host communities in Ethiopia, empowering entrepreneurs and fostering sustainable livelihoods.

Labour migration

Rights protection and decent work for Indonesian migrant workers through multi-stakeholders cooperation

A series of events were conducted by the ILO and its partners to better protect the rights of Indonesian migrant workers through initiatives on gender responsiveness fair recruitment and responsible business conduct.

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Hotel management apprenticeship empowers refugee and host community youth in Uganda

Through the transformative apprenticeship program in Uganda, the ILO and its partners are empowering refugee and host community youth with hospitality skills, fostering employment, and addressing industry gaps through strategic partnerships and...

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Strengthening labour migration statistics in East & Horn of Africa (EHoA)

The regional training and peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing event addressed significant gaps in labour migration statistics across EHoA and strengthen institutional capacities for data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

Migrant workers

Bangladesh: Rethinking labour migration governance for a fairer future

Bangladeshi migrant workers are not only shaping economies abroad but also driving development at home. However, their journey remains fraught with challenges that demand systemic reforms.

Joint Press Release

Joint project transforms lives of refugee and host communities in Koshi Province

“A Systemic Approach to Strengthen Refugee and Host Community Livelihoods in Nepal” project, funded by UNHCR and implemented by ILO, enables refugees to transition from dependence to self-sufficiency through market-driven solutions.

Press Release

200 youth successfully complete Japan’s specified skilled worker – nursing care training programme, supported by NYSC, ILO, and the...

Stakeholders agree to strengthen labour protection in Uganda’s growing digital economy

The third thematic session of the Community of Practice on Decent Work in the Digital Economy led by the ILO and FUE highlighted the need for adapting legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure decent work for digital workers.

ILO co-hosts dialogue on inclusive digital transformation in Ethiopia

Along with the Government of Ethiopia, the social dialogue event validated survey findings to improve Ethiopia's Digital Inclusion Strategy, emphasizing refugees’ access to technology.