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ILO’s Ship to Shore Rights Southeast Asia Programme extends its programme in Indonesia for another four years

The ILO’s Ship to Shore Rights Southeast Asia Programme organizes its last NPAC meeting and announces a programme extension for another four years.

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Building Robust Labour Market Systems and Supporting Returned Migrants in Uganda

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ILO strengthens capacity of South-East Asia policymakers to deliver evidence-based solutions for labour market challenges

The International Labour Organization (ILO) launches an intensive training course designed to address the growing need for evidence-based policymaking in South-East Asia.

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ILO and Jordan Cooperative Corporation partner to strengthen cooperatives and promote decent work in Jordan

New agreement focuses on training, governance, and digital tools to empower Jordan's cooperative sector.

National Strategy on Skills Development for Labour Migration launched in Kenya

Second cohort of SAMM/ITCILO Labour migration experts and practitioners graduate in Johannesburg

ILO and Jordan set to strengthen labour market initiatives in the country

ILO Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake and Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat conducted an official visit to Jordan to strengthen decent work initiatives in the country.

International Migrants Day

ILO announces winners of the 10th edition of the global media competition on labour migration

Winning entries provide balanced and ethical reporting on migrants and labour migration and encourage the media to address stereotypes and misconceptions.

Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions

Skills for migration and employment: Do we need a new paradigm?

Amid rising labour shortages and with employers struggling to find skilled workers, labour migration, if managed properly, can help widen the pool of available skills. This podcast explains what the ILO is doing to help migrant workers acquire the...

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Talent Partnership triple-win for Bangladesh, EU Member States, and migrant workers

The European Union funded EUR 3 million Talent Partnership project was launched today in Dhaka. It will address skills gaps, reduce migration costs, increase opportunities for Bangladeshis and provide skilled workers for the EU labour market.

Migration, Asylum, and Humanitarian Challenges: Between International Responsibility and National Commitments

"Beit Al-Hikma" in Baghdad, in collaboration with the ILO and other academic institutions, organized an international conference focused on finding sustainable solutions and community policies to govern migration and asylum issues.

A U.S. Department of Labor and ILO Event

Fair Recruitment for Decent Work: A Dialogue on Promising Practices in the Western Hemisphere

Partnership

UN agencies partner with Kenya to promote safe migration, mobility and social inclusion

UN agencies and Kenya launch a $28.5M Joint Programme (2024-2026) to promote safe migration, mobility, and social inclusion. The initiative supports Kenya’s Vision 2030 through policy, capacity building, and partnerships.

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Strengthening Lebanon’s communities amid conflict: A holistic approach to education, training, and employment

Featuring testimonies from trainees and business owners, the project highlights real stories of resilience and career transformation amid Lebanon’s protracted crises.

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Enhancing the quality of TVET’s Programs in Ethiopia to better respond to Migrants need

The ILO BRMM monitoring missions conducted in Jima, Shashemene, Asella, and other towns highlighted the importance of integrating skills development and financial inclusion initiatives to support migrants in Ethiopia.

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Boosting Growth in Assela's Poultry Sector Through Innovation

Promoting innovation and enhancing local economic opportunities through a creative business idea competition for the poultry industry in Ethiopia.

Mombasa County hosts a sensitization workshop on extending social protection coverage to workers in the informal and rural economy,...

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How the ILO supports digital transformation of Uganda's Industrial Court

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Building a stable future – Eyad Al Merjawi’s journey to decent work and social protection in Jordan

Finding stability through Estidama++: a butcher’s story of resilience and hope amid Jordan's economic challenges.

Previous winners of the Global Media Competition: where are they now?

Sen Nguyen, Claudia Colliva, Sofia Álvarez Jurad, and Giada Santana Eusebi won the 2023 edition of the global media competition. One year after being recognized for their exemplary work on labour migration, they are reflecting on how they have...