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Migration

ILO and AUC unite for the protection of migrant workers' rights

An African conference for common action and position in favour of migrants' rights is held in Abidjan.

Ethiopia's Strategic Leap: Launching the National Technical Working Group on Labour Migration

The first National Technical Working Group (TWG) on Labor Migration in Ethiopia will promote safe, orderly, and productive migration while addressing challenges faced by migrant workers.

Press release - Training on Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers

The training aims to enhance the capacity of stakeholders in the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA) region to extend social protection to migrant workers.

Global Media Competition winners: Where are they now?

Cristina Chi and Jan Cuyco, winners of the 2022 GMC, share their professional journey in labour migration reporting a year after their win.

21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians

Facing rapid changes in the world of work, labour statisticians meet to update measurement of key concepts of labour statistics

The International Conference of Labour Statisticians, the global standard-setting body for labour market statistics, is meeting at the ILO to review new trends and requirements in data gathering and usage, and methods for measuring key indicators...

Launched, the latest report on labour market policies for youth in Timor-Leste

The ILO study addresses a major information gap regarding the offer of labour market programmes in Timor-Leste, particularly those specifically targeting youth.

Improving Labour Migration Statistics in Kenya

Strengthening the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection staff in generating robust statistics on International Labour Migration.

Pathways to Progress: Somalia's 2nd TWG on Migrant Workers

The 2nd National Technical Working Group (TWG) on 25th September 2023 in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Strengthening the Protection of Migrant Workers' Rights in Ethiopia & Somalia

Union-to-Union Agreement between the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Union (CETU) and Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU)

Digital risks: safeguarding refugees and host communities in accessing online services, learning and job opportunities

ILO and UNHCR co-hosted third installment of the Learning Lab Series on comprehending digital risks and how vital this is to safeguard forcibly displaced populations and host communities in unlocking the advantages of the digital economy.

Uganda's National Employment Policy: A journey towards sustainable job creation and inclusive growth

The International Labour Organization (ILO) organized a three-day capacity-building training session designed to support the revision of Uganda's National Employment Policy to accelerate decent job creation and inclusion.

Ethiopian Labour Migration Landscape: Trends, Challenges, and Approaches to improving labour migration governance in the country

Labour migration

ILO opens the 2023 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration

Journalists are invited to submit articles showing exemplary media coverage on labour migration and fair recruitment.

Kenya needs digital skills and inclusive strategies to connect young people with productive jobs

Kenya’s Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs met for the second thematic discussion on digital skills, inclusion and education. The participants identified need to rethink education and upskill strategies as a crucial way forward to...

Empowerment through skills development

Lebanon’s green thumb: ILO trains workers from rural communities in landscaping activities across local agricultural schools

The landscaping and garden maintenance competency-based training aims to build capacity and develop the skills of hundreds of trainees in the agricultural sector, eventually connecting them with in-demand jobs on the market.

Digital Skills

Empowering youth in Kenya with market-driven digital skills

The ILO and Learning Lions are bridging the digital divide in remote areas by providing comprehensive digital skills training, mentorship and job opportunities to young people. This innovative programme is transforming the lives of vulnerable...

Promoting social inclusion through art: Refugee and host community artists shine at 'Talents Beyond Borders'

In Egypt, aspiring artists from the host and refugee communities were trained by experts and provided a platform to showcase their talents through the ILO PROSPECTS programme promoting social inclusion.

Harmonizing lives: ILO promotes social cohesion among refugees and hosts in Uganda

In Uganda's Nakivale Refugee Settlement, the ILO's PROSPECTS program is transforming employment centers into vibrant Youth Centers, fostering social cohesion among refugees and host communities. Through skills development, arts, and community...

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ILO and Bahrain Ministry of Labour validate the country's first ever occupational health and safety profile

A landmark tripartite meeting convened key stakeholders across the government and employers’ and workers’ organizations, as well as industry experts, to critically assess and strengthen Bahrain's commitment to upholding standards in workplace safety...