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Green jobs

ILO's Nature-Based Solutions training empowers African stakeholders to tackle climate and employment challenges

A capacity-building training on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, equipped 38 participants from government and international organizations to integrate NbS into projects, tackling climate challenges and promoting sustainable...

Building a better future for migrant workers in Tanzania

ILO, stakeholders from government institutions, and private sector representatives discussed to address critical issues related to labour migration, focusing on the movement of Tanzanian workers to countries of destination, the role of private...

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

Passion into professionalism: Dickson's journey to earning a cosmetology diploma

In this video, Dickson Njoroge shares his inspiring journey into the beauty industry and how his diploma has opened doors for him, including the potential to apply for government jobs as a trainer. 

News

ILO extends its collaboration to other coastal universities to combat forced labour in the fishing industry

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab Programme has engaged lecturers from local universities at the regency level in Central Java Province to mainstream international labour standards to academic institutions.

ILO and trade unions chart path forward for an inclusive labour agenda in India

Youth employment, climate action and rights of gig and platform workers are among the important issues for the unions in India

PROSPECTS podcast series - Episode 5

How ethical AI innovation can create decent work for disadvantaged groups

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key aspect in discussions about the future of work, with its potential for innovation and disruption bringing opportunities and risks.

From consensus to action: ILO Community of Practice propels digital economy reforms in Kenya

Bringing together government ministries and social partners, the ILO Community of Practice accelerates policy reforms to drive an inclusive and productive digital transformation in Kenya.

Meaningful youth engagement

Future leaders debate green economies and decent jobs for refugees at ILO and Safelight conference

The 4th Annual Leadership Conference and competition, organized by the ILO and Safe Light Initiative, provided young leaders a platform to enhance their leadership skills and advocate for decent jobs, green economies, and inclusivity for forcibly...

THAMM programme

Awareness-raising videos promote fair and ethical recruitment practices in Egypt

Advancing awareness on fair and ethical recruitment principles and practices for Egyptian workers abroad and private employment agencies.

A deep dive into social protection for Lebanon’s agricultural workers and farmers

Confronting poverty of Lebanon’s agricultural workers: An integrated approach to extending social insurance to agricultural workers in Lebanon

Labour migration

EU-ILO joint visit highlights progress in labour rights for Indonesian fishers in Central Java

The joint visit to Central Java highlights the collaborative efforts of the Government of Indonesia, the European Union (EU) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance labour protection in the fishing industry.

ILO and IOM agree to collaborate for evidence-based policy development in Tanzania

ILO partners with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support the United Republic of Tanzania to develop a monograph on labour migration based on the data from the 2022 Population and Housing Census.

Promoting decent work

The ILO trains a new cohort of Financial Education Trainers in Ethiopia

The ILO trained 20 Business Development Service providers in Ethiopia as candidate certified national trainers, enhancing financial literacy to empower businesses and communities across the country.

Our impact, their voices

New career paths for youth in Jordan: a documentary

Young people discuss their journey through the labour market and their new career paths in different parts of the country through the Job Search Club Initiative.

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

From refugee to entrepreneur: ILO’s mentorship transforms Fatima’s small business

Fatima Khalif Abdi, a Somalian refugee in Ethiopia and mother of five, transformed her maize business with support from Business Plan Competition, expanding her offerings and setting ambitious goals for the future.

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

From volunteer to firefighter: Sara's journey of saving lives with Recognition of Prior Learning

An inspiring journey of Sara Waithera from Kenya, who has become certified professional firefighter through Recognition of Prior Learning policy introduced by the Government of Kenya with support from the ILO.

Labour Migration

How to improve remedy for migrant workers from Cambodia to Japan?

Workshop paves the way for development of a joint work plan to improve remedy systems for migrant workers from South-East Asia to Japan.

Skills partnerships for Africa’s labour migration and economic growth

African origin countries to leverage demographic dividends and skilled labour shortages in other nations, alongside the perspective of employers on skills partnerships in labour migration.

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

Transforming informal skills into formal opportunities: Theresa's journey of self-empowerment in Kenya

A self-taught entrepreneur highlights the importance of skill certification in Kenya's informal sector, empowering millions to eradicate poverty.

Promoting decent work

Ethiopian youth organizations equipped to tackle unemployment with ILO's Youth-to-Youth Fund

The ILO and Edukans Foundation trained ten Ethiopian youth-led organizations to implement employment projects, creating over 1,000 jobs. Supported by the ILO Youth-to-Youth Fund, the training focused on project management, financial management, and...