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A Union-to-Union Agreement between South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda Marks a Historic Milestone for Migrant Workers' Rights in the EHoA

A Union-to-Union Agreement between SSWTUF and CETU, as well as SSWTUF and NOTU, symbolises a unified effort to ensure the well-being and rights of migrant workers

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Migrant workers

Empowering migrant workers through the National Skills Passport initiative

Participants discuss the many challenges faced by Pakistani migrant workers and set out a strategy to recognize and enhance the skills and qualifications of returning workers.

Twelve private employment agencies in Guatemala present their Action Plan and new recruitment agencies commit to their Code of Conduct

The ILO provided technical assistance in developing both strategies with the aim of promoting fair recruitment principles in labour migration.

BRMM Success story

Resilience in Action: A Mother of Three Thrives with ILO's Assistance

"I am so grateful to the ILO and Live Addis's support, which immensely helped me establish my own business. I never imagined I would have the chance for such an opportunity in my country."

Unlocking the potential of e-commerce and digital financial services in Kenya

Kenya’s e-commerce and digital financial services are increasing in size and scale, but regulatory and infrastructural gaps remain. The Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs gathered to discuss approaches to unlock the potential of...

UN Network on Migration in the Arab Region Holds Dialogue on Climate Change, Just Transition and Labour Mobility

The event gathered stakeholders to share and discuss experiences, practices, gaps and needs for a just transition and how to promote climate-related labour mobility through national, regional and cross-regional schemes.

Improving the PROSPECTS for workers powering AI

The PROSPECTS programme and the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization jointly hosted the fifth installment of the Learning Lab Series, with a focus on how AI could mitigate or broaden the digital divide and the...

Inclusive Futures: Fostering Social Protection for Migrant Workers

Regional training on Extending Social Protection for Migrant Workers to enhance tripartite plus partners' understanding of policy measures and strategies for extending social protection to all in the region, with a particular focus on migrant...

Facilitating improved capacity development and peer-learning with MRCs from Africa and Southeast Asia for enhanced migrants rights protection.

Migrants Rights Protection Improved through Strengthening Capacity and Knowledge Management of Migrant Resources Centres in Nigeria

Between September and October 2023, the Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) managed by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE) conducted Training of Trainers workshops for staff of the Centres in the areas of Pre-Departure Orientation...

Skills development

Path ahead for Mutual Recognition of Skills in ASEAN mapped out

Importance of continuing efforts to facilitate free flow of skilled workers within the region discussed.

Four hundred women and men from forcibly displaced and host communities in Iraq complete Work-Based Learning programmes

Implemented by ILO under the PROSPECTS Partnership, the programmes covered 18 occupations, involving 60 enterprises and enterprise owners, and an array of government and social partners, who provided youth with the necessary market-relevant skills...

ILO-IOM join forces to better protect Indonesian migrant workers in the palm oil sector

To better protect the labour rights of potential Indonesian migrant workers, the ILO and IOM jointly develop pre-departure training modules and relevant informational materials for palm oil sector in Indonesia-Malaysia Corridor.

Occupational safety and health

Central Java takes bold steps to enhance occupational safety and health on fishing vessels

ILO continues to be at the forefront of efforts to promote occupational safety and health in the fishing industry, enhancing the capacity of labour inspectors to prevent risks and hazards onboard fishing vessels.

Highlighting emerging practices to improve access and working conditions in digital labour platforms

ILO and UNDP jointly hosted the fourth installment of the Learning Lab Series, focusing on good practices by digital labour platforms that enhance inclusion and provide labour protections for both refugees and host communities.

Phase II of India-EU migration project launched

The European Commission and the Government of India signed the Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility in 2016. To support the joint objectives outlined in the CAMM, Phase II of the Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility project was...

Skills development

Korea showcases TVET digitalization to South-East Asian counterparts

ILO/Korea Partnership Programme supports study visit as part of efforts to support digital transformation of ASEAN TVET systems.

Labour migration

First-Ever African Labour Migration Conference Kicks Off in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

ILO and African Union Commission join forces to protect migrant workers' rights

ILO FAIRWAY Programme and en.v tackle complex attitudes of employers of domestic workers through experimental project

From February to June 2023, FAIRWAY piloted the creation of the Women’s Circle project in Kuwait – an experimental, community-led project designed by en.v, which focussed on shifting mindsets of Kuwaiti female employers of domestic workers, through...

International Conference of Labour Statisticians

Data: A common language for the world of work

Without accurate data, labour market decisions cannot be taken says Rafael Diez de Medina, Chief Statistician and Director of the ILO Department of Statistics.