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"Goal for Life": A vocational and skills milestone for young women in the Jordanian sports sector

The initiative focuses on equipping women in Jordan with skills to work in the fitness sector and countering gender stereotypes.

Massive open online course on the social and solidarity economy

In 2023, the ILO developed a two-module massive open online course (MOOC) on the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for the UNTFSSE, with support from the Government of Luxembourg. In addition, the Sustainable Enterprises and Economies (SEE)...

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Pacific employment report reveals persistent challenges despite job growth

New International Labour Organization report highlights how low-quality jobs are driving migration from smaller Pacific islands and calls for targeted policies for inclusive decent work.

The Bahamas presents national strategies for skills development at ILO Global Skills Forum

Honourable Minister Pia Glover-Rolle highlights homegrown solutions to address current and future workforce development issues.

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Decent work towards 2050: Joint ILO-PIF Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue opens

Government, employer, and worker representatives gather in Fiji to shape priorities needed for quality and inclusive employment growth across the region.

Raise up AHRDA

100 Thai automotive industry workers gain essential hard skills to keep pace with rapidly changing technology

Training helps enhance workers’ job prospects while supporting Thai automotive industry efforts to close skills gaps.

The ILO finalizes the development of the National Strategy for Career Counselling and Career Guidance

The National Strategy for Career Counselling and Career Guidance aims to tackle unemployment and work issues in Jordan.

Media advisory

Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue on Decent Work and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent to take place 23-26 April 2024...

Organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), the event will foster a coordinated and inclusive approach to ensure decent work in the Pacific.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting held in Lao to Map Out Strategy for 2024

Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting held successfully in Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Work-Based Learning Programme for vulnerable communities affected by earthquakes in Aleppo, Syria: An Explainer

ILO, International Trade Centre and Government of Lesotho team up to strengthen SME competitiveness, productivity and decent work

Driving investment and export growth in Lesotho’s textiles and clothing sector, this latest project incorporates SCORE Training as a key component.

ILO promotes Social Solidarity Economy and Green Jobs in Türkiye

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Lao Social Security Organisation officials improve their actuarial and modelling skills

Training helps key officials gain confidence in skills to financially manage national social security schemes.

Leadership and management training for ILO staff in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Director, specialists and programme officer of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia gathered to undertake leadership and management training in the context of multiple crises. The exercise served to...

Empowering youth, eradicating child labour: ACCEL Africa's impact in Malawi

Through the project’s efforts, 282 youths, comprising 193 boys and 89 girls, graduated from various vocational skills trades in January 2023. These trades include motorcycle mechanics, tailoring and designing, bricklaying, carpentry, and joinery, as...

Training of trainers

Kiribati empowers entrepreneurs to enhance economic activity

Collaboration with the ILO sees trainers trained on Start and Improve Your Business methodology with an aim to reduce rural poverty and unemployment.

Women fishers promote safety, boost productivity

An all-women's fishing group in a coastal village that debones, and processes milkfish improves their safety and productivity after doing risk assessments and applying practical, low-action interventions using the WISE checklist.

Skills fair highlights the importance of modernizing and transforming apprenticeship-based vocational training

A Jordanian delegation led by the ILO in Jordan participated in the Skills Fair on Quality Apprenticeships in Turin, Italy, to strengthen capacities to meet the evolving challenges of the contemporary world of work.

Challenges and opportunities of school to work transition

ILO provides training on school to work for tourism and hospitality graduate students.

ILO’s voices

How decent work for all paves the way to dignity and productivity

The ILO’s Project on Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens works for contributing to building empowered societies that are equitable, inclusive, and sustainable. The project equips workers and job seekers...