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Specialized training tackles violence and harassment in the world of work in Jordan

The ILO and national partners hold a training workshop that coincides with World Day for Safety and Health at Work and International Workers' Day to promote a to promote a safe and violence-free working environment.

Breaking barriers: How Fabia Benedito’s dream is changing lives in Mozambique

30-year-old Fabia Benedito’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and hope. In Nacala Port District of Nampula province, Ontupaia area, where opportunities for women can be scarce, she refused to let obstacles define her future. Through the...

Empowering youth through resilience

Building futures through skills training at Instituto Polivalente de Marrere (IPOMA)

In the shadow of violence and turmoil, hope blossoms in unlikely places. At the Instituto Polivalente de Marrere in Mozambique, a powerful transformation is underway. Through the support of the International Labour Organization’s; Government of...

Young innovator transforms Mozambique with cyclone-proof bricks

In the cyclone-hit communities of Mozambique, survival often demands innovation, resilience, and hope. For 30-year-old Ramane Ramos Jorge, these qualities have been at the heart of his extraordinary journey. Supported by the International Labour...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025

Indonesia welcomes the latest ILO report on the transformation of AI and digitalization to occupational safety and health

Indonesia values the latest ILO report on AI and digitalization, recognizing it as a crucial opportunity to align the country’s inspection and preventive measures with the changing dynamics of the modern workplace.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Philippine employers launch AI-powered tool to support sustainable and responsible business practices

Just Transition

Building a greener future: Cambodia paves the way for Just Transition in construction

Supported by the ILO/Korea Partnership Programme, a national workshop highlights the urgency of Just Transition and collaborative action for the sustainable construction sector.

Our impact, their voices

From isolation to empowerment: Mama Abu and the rise of the Tuna Besty Group

The sea invites the people of Air Panas sub-village to make a living. The fortunes of the fisheries sector may have ups and downs, but the fisherwomen there have proven their resilience in managing risks and processing marine products for a living.

High employment, low wages: The economic reality of Ukrainian refugees

Analysis report reveals that despite increasing employment rates, Ukrainian refugees in neighbouring countries continue to face significant economic challenges. With 40 per cent living below the poverty line due to high housing costs, the need for...

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

Cambodia’s vocational education system enhanced through ILO/China Partnership Programme on Skills Development

The initiative bolsters Cambodia’s vocational education system and enhances employability in Cambodia.

Our impact, their voices

Towards sustainable and inclusive palm oil companies and plantations in the heart of East Kalimantan

Since the early 2000s, various palm oil companies have pioneered the largest economic developments in East Kalimantan. Now, the focus is on the ongoing improvement of occupational safety and health (OSH) in the palm oil sector for all workers and...

Global Accelerator

Pathfinder countries share experiences and reinforce commitment to decent work, social protection, skills and just transitions

Six pathfinder countries across Asia and the Pacific reaffirmed their commitment to decent work, universal social protection and just transitions at a high-level policy forum held in Cambodia.

Skills and TVET

Sector-based approaches for a future-ready workforce: The case of the tourism sector in Serbia

The success of a sector-based skills joint initiative between the ILO and the Serbian Association of Employers shows how the private sector can be involved in skills and TVET development.    

Three federations pledge to sustain grievance applications in garment sector

Three trade union federations working with the ILO on grievance applications commit to maintaining their implementation to promote better labour relations in the garment sector.

ILO strengthens capacities to promote sustainable employment through SIYB training in Lebanon

As part of its sustainable enterprises’ development programme, the ILO is strengthening entrepreneurship and job creation to support Lebanon’s economic recovery through projects funded by the EU, the Netherlands and Sweden.

Domestic workers rights

Graduation marks a milestone for Jamaica Household Workers' Union members

Graduates are now equipped with the expertise to effectively advocate for domestic workers’ rights and decent work conditions.

Impact story

Sweet success: How ILO training supported an enterprise to grow

Yollanda Mambeu's pastry shop, Yoyo’s Yummy Cakes and Baking Supplies, has become a household name in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Since opening her first shop in the high-density suburb of Dangamvura after COVID, her business has seen phenomenal growth

ILO hands over grievance applications to garment union federations

The ILO’s Strengthening Industrial Relations in Indonesia Project concludes with the notable handover of grievance applications to union federations, aiming to foster more robust industrial relations within the garment sector.

From exclusion to employment: A woman’s journey in Lebanon’s construction sector

Oum Metres, a mother of three young boys and one girl, lives in the town of Damour, Lebanon. She shares her journey of stepping into an unconventional role in her community, working in construction and rehabilitation as part of the Damour Irrigation...

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Empowering Thailand's Automotive Industry: Skills Development for Responsible Business Conduct