All news: HIV/AIDS

ILO works hand in hand with local authority to provide psychological supports for officials dealing with survivors of gender-based violence

Under a joint EU-UN Spotlight Partnership, ILO and the Ministry of Social, Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI) identify priorities to enhance knowledge and develop skills in providing effective psychological support services towards the victims of...

Improved business skills and knowledge empower Indonesian transgender entrepreneurs

The ILO’s series of business coaching programme have empowered 394 transgender entrepreneurs. They do not only survive the pandemic, but also improve their business performance and increase their incomes.

Fostering entrepreneurship for Timor-Leste’s women and other vulnerable groups

The ILO, under a joint EU-UN Spotlight Partnership, works hand in hand with its social partners to provide entrepreneurship skills and opportunities to be economically independent for women and other vulnerable groups in Timor-Leste.

Trade union confederations contribute to the achievement of HIV/AIDS global target in Indonesia

The ILO conducted a seminar to showcase contributions given by trade unions confederations through their programme activities aimed to prevent HIV at the workplace and to promote a non-discriminatory policy in various industrial sectors.

Recently launched HIV e-learning programme strengthens HIV prevention programme at the enterprise level

The ILO in collaboration with the Ministry of Manpower and the Indonesian Medical Association for Occupational Health (IDKI) strengthens the implementation of Manpower Ministerial Decree on HIV prevention through HIV e-learning module and training...

UN joint project for inclusive recovery from COVID-19 impacts reaches 185,000 people in Indonesia

The ILO is part of the United Nations (UN) joint project to support Indonesia’s vulnerable groups through entrepreneurship and skills training programmes.

Transforming community vocational training centres with the adoption of digital technology

The ILO supports the programme of Indonesian government to transform community vocational training centres to be more professional training providers with the adoption of digital technology. The support is part of the UN joint programme.

Job preparation skills to help people with disabilities securing employment

The ILO, as part of the United Nations (UN) joint programme, collaborates with Sunyi Academy to empower people with disabilities, particularly those with hearing disabilities, to demonstrate their talents and abilities.

The financial training empowers a woman entrepreneur: The story of Delila Utan

Repeatedly refused early-age marriage arrangements, a woman entrepreneur in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has become more independent after a financial management training, supported by ILO as part of the UN joint programme.

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Reviving Indonesia’s local tourism industry with community ecotourism

The ILO’s ecotourism training, as part of the UN joint programme, helps local tourism in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) to rise in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Two young entrepreneurs embark to a new, digital business venture for SMEs

After participating in the ILO digital marketing training, as part of UN joint programme, two young entrepreneurs join forces to start their own business. They hope to open new jobs for youth and provide various services for small and medium...

ILO online course on HIV testing at the workplace

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Improved farming skills help local farmers of West Papua strengthening local economy and food security

Local farmers in Teluk Mubri Village, North Manokwari, West Papua are now able to increase their productivity and income during the pandemic. The Introduction to proper and sustainable farming methods by the ILO’s skills training programme, as part...

World AIDS Day 2021

Prevent the spread of HIV and COVID-19 with VCT and vaccine programmes

The ILO joins hands with the Confederation of Indonesian Moslem Trade Union (K-Saburmusi) and the City Government of Sukabumi to prevent the spread of HIV and COVID-19 for transportation workers and people with HIV.

ILO Voices | Discrimination in the workplace

I am living with HIV and I have a right to work

On World AIDS Day, Wu Mengnan explains how, in the 15 years since testing positive for HIV, she has been widowed and raised her child alone while going from job to job because of persistent stigma and discrimination around AIDS.

HIV discrimination in the world of work

Stigma and discrimination remain major issues for workers with HIV/AIDS

A report by the International Labour Organization and the opinion poll company, Gallup, reveals persistent HIV-related stigma and discrimination in the world of work.

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ILO and Gallup to publish new report on HIV/AIDS discrimination

Entrepreneurial skills empower women of East Nusa Tenggara to build businesses

Women in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) benefit from the ILO training programmes held with its partners. The women participants are able to increase their incomes and realize their dreams. These are the stories of Bibi Dida and Semaya Atamai.

A young entrepreneur rises above the COVID-19 pandemic

Through the ILO’s enterpreneurship training programmes, a young entrepreneur in South Sulawesi is able to rebuild his business. The programmes are part of the UN joint programme focusing on employment and livelihoods.

Vulnerable groups become the main part of inclusive recovery from the pandemic impacts

Collaboration and socio-economic approaches are a surefire way to accelerate the recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in an inclusive manner.