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ILO teams up with University of Diponegoro in a bid to combat forced labour in the fishing industry

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme has embarked on a joint venture with the University of Diponegoro to bolster the battle against forced labour in the fishing sector.

The ILO contributes to the 2023 edition of the Cooperative Law Summer School

This year’s course took place between August 20-30, 2023 in Pula, Croatia and focused on cooperative law and its relationship to the co-operative identity and sustainable development.

ITCILO Turin conducts Course on the Social and Solidarity Economy

The International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO) Turin distant learning course on the social and solidarity economy took place between August 14 and September 8, 2023, with the participation of workers’ organization representatives from the...

Social security

The ILO wins Thailand Social Security Office Award

The award recognises the collaboration between the two organizations and their joint goal of strengthening social security in Thailand.

Mine workers

ILO and All Pakistan Labour Federation join hands to protect safety and health of mine workers

Advocating a comprehensive strategy for safe mining in Pakistan and continuing the campaign for the ratification of Convention No. 176.

Entrepreneurship

Pacific on show

About 200 entrepreneurs from across the Pacific region attended the inaugural two-day Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo.

ILO organizes kick-off meeting for the social and solidarity economy in Asia project in Viet Nam

The ILO organized a kick-off national advisory committee meeting for Viet Nam as part of the social and solidarity economy in Asia project – phase 2.

Pension policy reform

Tripartite representatives of East Kalimantan adopted a joint statement on pension reform

The adoption of a joint statement in East Kalimantan on pension reform marks the third and the last provincial adoption supported by the ILO. The first and second statements were adopted by the tripartite representatives of West Java and Central...

The ILO holds meeting on care provision through cooperatives with global and country level updates

On Wednesday, August 23rd, The ILO’s Cooperative Unit (COOP) and the Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Branch came together with 27 ILO colleagues from headquarters and the field to discuss progress on the initiative Cooperative Care...

Raising awareness on the social and solidarity economy in Viet Nam

On August 31st the ILO organized a brown bag meeting to inform UN agencies on the ILC and UN Resolutions concerning the social and solidarity economy and the regional project.

Online workers organizing

ILO pilot workshops to equip workers to navigate platform work effectively in Uganda

Online platforms, trade unions and young people took part in a series of pilot workshops raising awareness on the opportunities and challenges workers, including refugees, face when embarking in gig work

Labour migration

ILO report reveals the challenges and precarity experienced by many Lao migrant workers

New research sheds light on the key issues faced by Lao migrant workers and outlines measures to help ensure they can migrate more safely and obtain decent work.

ILO-UNICEF Learning Lab explores effective approaches to develop digital skills to empower refugees and host communities

Supporting young people to acquire skills to use technology at work is crucial to address systemic drivers of exclusion and narrow the digital divide.

ILO data workshop in Belize supports development of national social protection strategy

Training part of roadmap to greater labour market resilience with support from Joint SDG Fund.

Entrepreneurship

Expo harnesses Pacific core values: Vosarogo

Acting Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Coummunication, Filimoni Vosarogo said in the Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo organized by the Ministry for Trade in collaboration with UNDP, the International Labour Organization, and the...

Business

Expo to bolster business opportunities

The Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo organized by the Ministry for Trade in collaboration with UNDP, the International Labour Organization, and the Asian Development Bank unleashed the potential of entrepreneurs and small enterprises.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs hailed as catalysts for sustainable economic growth

The Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo fosters innovation and collaboration in the Pacific Islands’ entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Research emphasises economic contribution of Jordan’s garment, textile and leather industry

Study reveals that the domestic added value of Jordan GTL industry stood at 41.7 per cent

G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting

ILO welcomes G20 Culture Ministers' support for decent work goals

G20 ministers have reiterated their support for decent work in the cultural and creative industries, including alignment with international labour standards, skills training, effective social protection and reinforced channels for dialogue.

New ILO project to rehabilitate schools damaged by earthquakes in Aleppo, Syria

The project aims to address immediate livelihood needs of the affected communities through the creation of decent job opportunities, training local contractors in the application of labour-based technologies, and restoring safe access to education.