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ILO, EU, Stella Maris partner to protect Filipino migrant fishers

The ILO, with support from the European Union, and Stella Maris join forces to capture experiences of return migrant fishers and develop a comprehensive pre-departure orientation in the Philippines to combat abuses, forced labour and human...

Skills development

A more sustainable textiles and garment sector for Viet Nam

A recent seminar in Hanoi provided the opportunity to share the challenges and opportunities facing Viet Nam’s textiles and garment sector, and to discuss strategies for developing the skills needed for a more sustainable future.

ProAgro Ethiopia project conducted the third Amhara Region Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting

Gender equality and women workers

Childcare shortfalls having major impact on gender equality in labour markets across Asia and the Pacific

New report highlights impacts of shortfalls in childcare provision in the region, makes recommendations for change at all levels.

HLPF side event on "Leveraging Social Innovation to Advance the Sustainable Development Goals" co-hosted by the ILO, Canada, Costa Rica,...

The side event took place on July 18, 2023 at the UN Headquarters in New York, bringing together countries and stakeholders with shared and diverse views to discuss how social innovation can be leveraged to advance the SDGs.

World Breastfeeding Week 2023

Employers need to do more to support breastfeeding women in the workplace –UNICEF, ILO

UNICEF and the ILO urge employers in the Philippines to do more to support breastfeeding mothers in the workplace, which is good for mothers, babies and businesses.

Spanish participation in the 111th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC)

Held from 5 to 16 June at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, it was the first fully in person conference after COVID-19 and registered a total of 5,500 participants representing workers, employers and governments from 187 countries.

GCC maritime stakeholders explore application of the Maritime Labour Convention

A training workshop held in Oman explored the practical applications of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 in the GCC region.

Ukraine recovery

Ukrainian trade unions reaffirm their commitment to actively contribute to Ukraine’s rebuilding

During a meeting in Kyiv, trade unions and international partners discussed ways to protect workers' rights, during and after the war, and to contribute to the rebuilding of Ukraine

ILO, GSS work with stakeholders to develop productivity measurement

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have successfully concluded a two-day stakeholder discussion on developing a national labour and multi-factor productivity measurement.

Promoting decent jobs and social justice for youth during two-week Academy in Turin

More than 100 participants from around the globe came together in Turin for the first in-person Youth Employment Academy since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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World Refugee Day Run and Exhibition: Uniting communities for hope and inclusion

The run and exhibition organized on the occasion of World Refugee Day in Egypt became a powerful expression of unity and inclusivity, with hosts and refugees demonstrating their support to a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

Youth employment

ILO research highlights gaps and potential in use of technology to help youth find work

Technological transformation in public employment services can support youth in Asia-Pacific to navigate labour market transitions and enter decent work.

The third edition of the diploma course on the Design and Management of Social Protection Programmes with a Results-Based Budgeting has...

The Catholic University “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción” diploma stems as an initiative by the SP&PFM country project, implemented by ILO and UNICEF with the support of the European Union in Paraguay and in partnership with the University of Chile.

Employment policies

ILO and MOHRSS of China join hands to enhance South-South cooperation and employment policymaking in South-East Asia

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) of China launch a project to promote South-South cooperation for full and high-quality employment in South-East Asia.

44th Regular Meeting of The UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE)

The 44th UNTFSSE meeting was held virtually on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. It brought together around 30 participants from seven member (ILO, UNRISD, ECLAC, UNDP, UNDESA, UNCTAD and OECD) and eleven observer organizations (Catalyst2030, CIRIEC, CSEND,...

ILO and Sungkonghoe University sign MOU on coops and SSE collaboration

The ILO mission sought to share its work on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy in Korea and explored opportunities to further strengthen collaboration with Korean universities.

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Evidence-based policy making: Unravelling opinions from facts in Pacific Island Countries

Training enhances capacity to use evidence and data to shape policies relating to the world of work

Launch of the mass open online course on the social and solidarity economy

LO COOP presents and explores collaboration on SSE at KOICA headquarters

On Thursday July 6, ILO COOP had the opportunity to present areas of work and potential for collaboration to staff from Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) at their Headquarters in Seongnam.