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From Fuchka to Fashion: Humaira’s Journey with SIYB

Humaira turned a small fuchka venture into two growing businesses with support from SIYB training under the ILO ISEC Project. Equipped with new skills to plan and manage, she is now a confident entrepreneur and a role model for young women in Cox’s...

Creating Change, One Story at a Time

Jisan’s path to independence: Learning, earning, and leading

With entrepreneurship training under the ILO ISEC Project, Jannatul Neha Jisan turned her home-based sales into a thriving boutique in Cox’s Bazar. Today, she earns a steady income, trains local girls in fabric design, and pursues higher education,...

ILO workshop presents new insights on labour force participation and informality

The Labour Supply Microsimulation Model provides insights into the role of policy incentives in labour market outcomes.

ILO signs protocol with KARSAN and BORÇELİK to empower female students in technical education

The ILO Office for Türkiye has signed a protocol with KARSAN and BORÇELİK Academy on December 2, 2025 to launch the “Future Workshop” (Gelecek Atölyesi) project, aimed at empowering female students in technical education.

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ILO training supports recovery and reintegration for former drug users in Afghanistan

Skills programme supports long-term recovery, economic independence, and social inclusion for women and men.

Just Transition

ILO initiative empowers young women for a greener Moldova

A new ILO initiative introduces young women to  job opportunities  in the green economy.

International Year of Cooperatives 2025

Afghan women embrace cooperatives to strengthen livelihoods

Women entrepreneurs gain practical skills in cooperative governance and group enterprise management under an ILO-led initiative.

Spain ratifies the ILO Convention on Maternity Protection

Spain is the 45th ILO Member State to ratify Convention No. 183.

16 days of activism

Bank sector reaffirms its commitment to safe and respectful workplaces in Kyrgyzstan

During the 16 Days of Activism, Eldik Bank carried out technical consultations with the ILO on implementing the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190).

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Indonesian companies pledge action against gender-based violence and harassment at work

Indonesian companies signed the Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Pledge, supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Indonesia Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment (IBCWE).

Occupational Safety and Health

How coffee farmers in Viet Nam are transforming compliance into a shield for Decent Work

Not only the bean, but safety and rights are essential ingredients for the resilience of their families and farms.

16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

Building safer workplaces: Indonesia’s footwear sector commits to gender based violence and harassment prevention

ILO‑supported initiative mobilizes five Indonesian footwear companies to join a seven‑month digital micro‑learning programme to prevent gender‑based violence and harassment.

Indonesia’s Jagasawitan movement promotes safe and equal workplaces in the palm oil sector

With support from the ILO, Indonesia’s palm oil sector is advancing the development and implementation of a gender‑responsive OSH guideline.

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Women farmers in Nepal strengthen livelihoods and bargaining power through collective market action

A group of women farmers in Karnali Province, Nepal, is increasing its income, resilience and leadership by organising collectively, improving storage practices and securing direct market access with support from the EU–UN Empowered Women,...

Armenia ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

Armenia becomes the 54th Member State to ratify Convention No. 190.

Building respectful and cooperative workplaces in Indonesia’s coffee sector

The joint ILO-Nestlé initiative strengthens Indonesia’s coffee sector by providing training on workplace cooperation and creating harassment‑free work environments.

Qatar Foundation and the International Labour Organization partner to help shape the future of Qatar’s workforce

Insights from Qatar Foundation alumni will be harnessed to develop policy briefs covering key employment areas – from skills gaps and talent retention to gender equality

ILO vocational training strengthens women’s economic empowerment and community resilience in Myanmar

Skills training equips women to earn incomes, rebuild livelihoods and contribute to post-earthquake recovery in Mandalay and Southern Shan State.

Gender-based violence

TVET students lead gender-based violence prevention efforts across the Chattogram Hill Tracts

ILO Voices | Women's leadership and equal pay

Our fish-processing cooperative has empowered women and earned them recognition and safety

I come from a family of fishers in Senegal. My mother was a fish processor, and I discovered the trade through her at a young age. Life was challenging and I wasn’t able to finish school right away, but I’ve always carried the spirit of a leader....