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ILO provides technical assistance to the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Cyclone Winston Fiji 2016

The ILO has provided technical assistance for the chapter on Employment, Livelihoods and Social Protection (ELSP) as part of the Post Disaster Needs Assessment - Cyclone Winston Fiji

Beijing meeting

ILO Director-General calls for labour market policies supporting both demand and recovery

At a meeting hosted by the Chinese Prime Minister with the heads of several international organizations, Guy Ryder highlighted the need to boost labour incomes and household consumption.

Our impact, their voice

After the flood: Turning disaster into opportunity

Following the devastating floods in Pakistan’s rural Sindh province, the International Labour Organization joined the United Nations to help thousands of families put their lives back on track.

Empowering a Woman Economically means Empowering every part of her life

Women’s Economic Empowerment Project is a joint initiative between UN Women and International Labour Organization (ILO) with the support of Swedish International Cooperation Agency (SIDA). The project helps women build their credit portfolio...

Inter-agency partnerships

UNHCR and ILO sign new agreement to help displaced people find work

Agencies expand collaboration to find long-term solutions for refugees and others displaced by conflict and persecution.

ILO supported flood affected families

The recent floods and landslides in Sri Lanka have affected 340,150 people according to information from the Government of Sri Lanka Disaster Management Centre, 84 people were died and 116 people were missing.

Closing Ceremony of One UN Project: ‘Livelihood restoration, protection and sustainable empowerment of vulnerable peasant communities in...

A One UN project implemented by ILO, FAO and UN WOMEN in 120 villages of rural Sindh showcased its achievements through a closeout event in Islamabad on July 1, 2016. Project supported 11800 insecure, unprotected and the most vulnerable families who...

Disaster preparedness and response

ILO starts joint implementation of Cyclone Winston recovery programmes in Fiji

Four months after the category 5 tropical cyclone (TC) Winston struck Fiji, the ILO through its joint programme with government has kick started implementation in two of the top five most effected provinces.

Disaster preparedness and response

ILO participates in Integrated vulnerability assessment in Koro Islands, Fiji

An Integrated Vulnerability Assessment (IVA) and community relocation consultations was carried out in 14 villages on Koro Island

News

Young entrepreneurs council launched in the Pacific

The Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF) launches the Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC)

ILO Director-General congratulates Colombia for "historic step" towards peace

Guy Ryder says that the Havana bilateral and definitive ceasefire agreement to end hostilities and lay down arms will bring opportunities and challenges, including employment, and that the ILO stands ready to assist.

105th International Labour Conference

ILO Director-General: “ILO sets course to promote decent work in global supply chains, in transition from conflict and crisis and in making...

World parliament of labour sets the course for global action to shape the future of work.

Capacity building crucial for recovery and reconstruction

ILO facilitated a training on “Job Creation in Fragile States” at the ILO/ITC training centre in Turin, Italy

Our impact, their stories

Diversity brings prosperity in Northern Sri Lanka

The ILO and Australian government are working to reduce vulnerability and strengthen market networks for Sri Lankan smallholders.

Life continues for Manu villager despite family tragedy

A Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) Project beneficiary overcomes personal loss after Tropical Cyclone Winston

Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project farmers harvest first crops

The Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project has provided wages and tools to support three villages in Tailevu to clear farm areas that were damaged by the recent cyclone and commence replanting. The immediate objective of the CBEE was to...

Social Protection initiative supports Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project in Fiji

A team from the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and the Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA) have successfully registered CBEE participating farmers into the national superannuation scheme.

The Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project and ILO staff assist cyclone victim

The Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project has provided wages and tools to support three villages in Tailevu to clear farm areas that were damaged by the recent cyclone and commence replanting. The immediate objective of the CBEE was to...

Fiji Government, ILO launch employment opportunity For Nailega villagers

The Fiji Government and International Labour Organization Office for Pacific Island Countries has launched a mini pilot project on community based emergency employment.

Interview with Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) expert Ms Asha Kambon

Ms Asha Kambon was the lead consultant for the ILO led Employment, Livelihoods & Social Protection (ELSP) assessment of the Fiji Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA). She is one of 3 developers of the PDNA methodology in the world. She speaks to...