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Trader to a visionary leader: Story of Habiba who aims to launch a livestock cooperative

Habiba Moghe Hussain, a Somali refugee, transformed her cattle business after winning Ethiopia's Business Plan Competition, now aiming to establish a women's livestock cooperative to empower her community.

Empowering social partners in Türkiye

Training empowers union representatives on fundamental labour rights

The ILO and The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Türkiye (DİSK) partnered to equip union leaders and experts with knowledge on core labour standards, freedom of association, and the future of work.

Social Protection

Lao delegation explores social insurance innovations in China

Lao delegation visits Chongqing and Qingdao in China to learn about good practices and innovations in social insurance

PROSPECTS Impact

Kenya’s Journey to Recognizing Informal Skills: The Making of the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy

With support from the ILO, Government of Kenya launched Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy that certifies skills gained outside formal education, empowering informal workers and refugees with official credentials, improving employment...

Indonesia Business Forum 2024 promotes collaborative efforts for Indonesia’s garment industry

Better Work Indonesia, a joint programme of ILO and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), showcases collaborative efforts and good practices in promoting labour law compliance and mitigation of industrial relations disputes in the garment...

Labour migration

Language training for better access and inclusion for migrant workers in Thailand

Tailored Thai language training underscore the importance of supporting migrant workers in overcoming language barriers—a critical factor in ensuring fair and dignified working conditions for all.

Multilateral system

Brazil hands over the G20 Employment Working Group to South Africa during ILO-hosted event

ILO Director-General oversaw the session during which the current Brazilian chairpersonship is passed to South Africa for the next year.

Partnership

ILO and GCC join forces to advance decent work and sustainable development in the Gulf States

The ILO and Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) launched a 2025-2029 plan to tackle labour challenges in the Gulf, focusing on fair wages, gender equality, green jobs, and protections, supporting sustainable development and...

PROSPECTS Impact

Rising from informal work to a government employee: the story of Florence Wambui

Florence Wambui shares her journey from informal work to securing a Ministry job in Kenya, showcasing how Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification and fashion training empowered her career transformation.

Fundamental principles and rights at work

New ILO project launched to promote compliance and sustainability of international labour standards in South-East Asia export sectors

The five-year project aims to strengthen the capacity of ASEAN to uphold compliance with international labour standards.

PROSPECTS Impact

Vocational skills boost economic integration of Ethiopia's refugee and host youth

Seventy-five youth from refugee and host communities in Ethiopia graduate from the Jigjiga Polytechnic College through an ILO-supported vocational program, empowering them for employment and self-reliance.

PROSPECTS Impact

Jordan holds technical knowledge transfer workshop on Labour Market Information System

Organized in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), an ILO workshop has provided Jordanian institutions with advanced tools for effective labor market data management and enhanced decision-making.

Kenya extends Haba Haba savings scheme to refugees and hosts

Designed for flexible savings for old age, the Haba Haba savings scheme launched by Kenya’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) addresses key challenges refugees face, promoting economic inclusion, stability, resilience and facilitating access to...

Weaving decent work into the fabric of supply chains in the cotton industry and beyond

The cotton, textile and garment supply chain support the livelihoods of millions globally, especially in developing countries. But this industry is not just about producing clothes; it’s about people, communities, and livelihoods.

Employment creation and social protection

From tradition to innovation: A journey to rebuild Siargao's coconut farms

A young woman from Siargao Island rebuilds coconut farms blending tradition and innovation. She helps her community, learns modern agriculture methods, and rebuilds livelihoods after a super typhoon through the ILO's Rebuilding Better Coconut...

Employment promotion

Career fair supported by the ILO promotes inclusive and decent work for all in Cambodia

The Annual National Career and Productivity Fair 2024 returns, offering over 60,000 job opportunities for Cambodia’s youth and vulnerable groups.

Social Protection

ILO report highlights digitalization advances in employment injury insurance administration in Asia

New report showcases how digital platforms are revolutionizing employment injury insurance, expanding coverage for millions of informal workers and small businesses across Asia.

News

Empowering Timor-Leste’s vanilla farmers through intensive training of trainers on vanilla cultivation

The ILO-EU Agroforestry Skills Project launches an intensive three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) in Aileu Municipality, Timor-Leste to enhance the skills with best practices of vanilla cultivation of farmers, NGO technical staff, and...

ILO PROSPECTS news

PROSPECTS Partners in Ethiopia review achievements and strengthen course ahead

A three-day monitoring evaluation and learning session evaluated PROSPECTS Phase One’s impact in Ethiopia and outlined goals for the program’s next phase, including expanded inclusion.

ILO Director-General calls for enhanced international cooperation to address global labour challenges

In statements to the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the Global Coalition for Social Justice as a key initiative to deepen multilateralism and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.