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Social protection

First Social Protection Symposium kicks off a new era for Lao People's Democratic Republic in protecting its poor and vulnerable

The inaugural National Symposium addressed challenges faced by the rural population and informal workforce, highlighting social protection policies and the crucial principle of leaving no citizen behind.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

Digital application helps optimizing the harvest production of Indonesia's seaweed farmers

East Sumba’s seaweed farmers have been able to improve the way they farm using a digital application developed by the ILO programme that promotes digital technology adaptation at the village level.

G20 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting

ILO calls on G20 to reduce inequalities, promote gender equality and encourage diversity in the world of work

Under Brazil’s Presidency, the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers agreed on comprehensive measures to address global labour market challenges and promote decent work.

Newly-launched global campaign tackles the impact of heat stress on workers worldwide

The campaign, led by the governments of Brazil and the U.S.A. with the support of the ILO, kicked off during a gathering of OSH specialists in Fortaleza, Brazil, held during the week of the G20 Employment Working Group.

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New film spotlights unique social, economic and environmental approach of Paris 2024 Olympics

A new documentary, highlighting the groundbreaking Social Charter adopted by the organizers of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic games, has been released just days before the 2024 games open in Paris, France.

Financial skills and literacy improve the livelihoods of East Sumba’s seaweed farmers

The ILO supports seaweed farmers in East Sumba with better understanding about finance and business to boost the local economy and the community’s level of life.

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Safeguarding children's futures: A SCREAM teacher training to tackle child labour in Sabah, Malaysia

The ILO's SCREAM programme aims to create a network of local changemakers who can drive sustainable progress in the fight against child labour.

Gender equality

Enhancing gender equality within Indonesian trade union organizations with Participatory Gender Audit

The ILO’s Strengthening Industrial Relations in Indonesia (SIRI) project supports the enhancement of gender equality and equity within the National Trade Union (SPN).

ILO Director-General's Mission to Malabo Sparks Enhanced Cooperation with Equatorial Guinea

The official visit of ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo strengthens cooperation with Equatorial Guinea, emphasizing social justice, labour market improvements, and set the stage for future technical collaborations.

Business plan competition empowers young hospitality and tourism entrepreneurs in Timor-Leste

Youth entrepreneurs in Timor-Leste's hospitality and tourism sector have gained new skills to start and improve their businesses.

#WorldYouthSkillsDay

Navigating Jordan’s job market: the crucial role of skills development for a successful career path and decent employment

Shaza Al Jondi, ILO PROSPECTS Regional Chief Technical Adviser for Arab States, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the transition to decent jobs in Jordan through skills enhancement.

World Youth Skills Day 2024

EU-ILO empowers youth in Timor-Leste with agroforestry skills

The ILO celebrates World Youth Skills Day on 15 July by recognizing and supporting the empowerment of youth, particularly young women and girls, through its European Union funded Agroforestry Skills Project in Timor-Leste.

#WorldYouthSkillsDay

Supporting youths in navigating the path to employment through the Job Search Club initiative in Iraq

JSCs involve activities that help participants understand their skills and the skills demanded in the labour market.

#WorldYouthSkillsDay

ILO Skills Training: A Key to Unlocking Decent Employment in Lebanon

Overcoming economic challenges through targeted training programmes that enhance employability and open new opportunities for Lebanon’s workforce.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

OJK declares two ILO-supported villages as EKI Village for their financial and technology transformation

The ILO’s financial literacy and digitalization programme have made its targeted villages in East Sumba and Aceh Besar Regencies selected as Financial Inclusion Ecosystem Programme (EKI).

ILO PROSPECTS Lebanon supports social enterprise initiatives in Lebanon

Our impact, their voices

Partnership and business training transforms lives of two Syrian Refugees in Egypt

Through the ILO’s Enterprise Development Programme, two Syrian refugees, Mohamed Khir Khaled Darwish and Mohamed Moataz Abd El Karim, found a new beginning and partnered to open a successful upholstery and curtain workshop, transforming their lives...

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

ILO strengthens capacity of national employment services centres in Indonesia through specialized training on counselling techniques

Government staff will provide timely labour market information and connect jobseekers with employment opportunities.

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First-ever private employment agency association launched to improve recruitment practices in Lao PDR

The Lao Employment Business Association has been established to represent private employment agencies in Lao PDR, marking a significant step forward in enhancing responsible business practices and social dialogue.

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ILO transforms lives of women in Iraq through financial skills and business training

This video captures the success of the ILO in empowering Iraqi women entrepreneurs with essential skills and financial support, transforming lives and creating a ripple effect of opportunity and resilience across communities.