All publications: migrant workers + international migration + irregular migration + migration policy + return migration + labour migration + refugees

Executive summary

Closing the gap: Labour rights, documentation and decent work for refugee and host community youth in Uganda

This executive summary presents key findings from the ILO PROSPECTS Programme consultation on labour rights, documentation barriers, and decent work opportunities for refugee and host community youth in Uganda. Drawing on evidence from Nakivale,...

Operations Manual for Migrant Workers Resource Centres in the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA)

This document is the official Operations Manual for Migrant Workers Resource Centres in the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA), published by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Developed under the UK Aid-funded Better Regional Migration...

Employment and Social Trends: May 2026 Update

Growing labour market risks of the Middle East crisis

This Employment and Social Trends: May 2026 Update examines emerging risks to jobs, incomes and workers in a period of heightened global uncertainty. As in previous updates, it focuses on how changes in the geopolitical and economic environment can...

ILO Brief

Intervention Model: How to extend social protection to migrant workers, refugees and other displaced persons in the context of climate...

This Intervention Model aims to provide policymakers and practitioners with succinct practical guidance on how to extend social protection to migrant workers, refugees and other displaced populations so as to protect them against the adverse effects...

Reporting on forced labour, fair recruitment and labour migration in the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA) regions: An ILO Toolkit for...

The report is a practical media toolkit developed by the ILO to strengthen accurate and responsible reporting on forced labour, fair recruitment, and labour migration in the East and Horn of Africa. It highlights the critical role of journalists in...

From Aid to Opportunity

Lessons from over a decade of implementation of the ILO’s Approach to Inclusive Market Systems (AIMS) in fragile and forced displacement contexts

Jordan Impact Study

Rainwater harvesting units in Jordan: Assessment of effects

Rainwater harvesting is driving local economic development in Jordan. One third of farmers hired additional labour, creating more than 2,000 workdays, while nearly half inspired their neighbours to build 250+ cisterns on their own. A powerful...

ILO PROSPECTS Publication

Unlocking markets for climate resilience – Mapping private sector delivery of climate-smart solutions

This report maps private sector climate-smart solutions in Uganda to identify scalable, market-based approaches that strengthen resilience and livelihoods in refugee and host communities.

Event summary

Migrant workers at the heart of Thai rubber sector equipped with labour rights and social protection knowledge

The workshop on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) in the Thai rubber sector for migrant workers, held by the RISC-Migrant project on 25 September 2025, aims to address RBC implementation gaps in labour rights protection and raise awareness on...

Fact sheet

Responsible and Inclusive Supply Chains for Migrant Workers in Thailand (RISC-Migrant)

The RISC-Migrant project is a one-year initiative led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and supported by the supplementary budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan (MOFA). It delivers rapid and targeted support to protect...

India Germany Migration Corridor Analysis: Trends & Opportunities

The India–Germany Migration Corridor Analysis supports the India–Germany Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement (MMPA) by offering verified insights on migration pathways, skills, and opportunities for students and workers, highlighting key...

Migrant workers

Predeparture information for Indians going to the European Union – Version II

The handbook covers various aspects of the migration process aiming at sensitizing migrants to better prepare them for their migration process to the EU. A second version of the handbook was prepared in December 2025 under EU-India Cooperation...

The AU ILO Progress Report

AU–ILO Partnership 2021–2024: Advancing Decent Work and Social Justice in Africa

The African Union and the International Labour Organization have strengthened their partnership to advance decent work, social protection and inclusive growth across Africa. The Joint Operational Plan 2021–2024 has delivered concrete results, from...

Financial inclusion of refugees and host communities in the Somali region of Ethiopia: A PROSPECTS partnership with Shabelle Bank

This case study examines how the ILO PROSPECTS partnership with Shabelle Bank is expanding access to Shariah-compliant financial services for refugees and host communities in Ethiopia’s Somali region. By combining tailored working-capital financing,...

ILO key messages for the EU Skills Portability Initiative

The International Labour Office has contributed to the European Commission’s consultation on the EU Skills Portability Initiative. The Initiative represents an important opportunity to improve transparency, facilitate the recognition of...

Labour migration

Towards fair seas: Recruitment and working conditions for migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors in South-East Asia

This comprehensive regional survey assesses the working and living conditions for migrants in the fishing and seafood processing sectors, including the prevalence of forced labour.

Reporting on forced labour, fair recruitment, and labour migration: An ILO toolkit for journalists - ECOWAS contextualized edition

This toolkit provides practical guidance for journalists reporting on forced labour, fair recruitment, and labour migration in the ECOWAS region. It aims to support more accurate, balanced, and evidence-based media coverage, helping to counter...

Labour migration

Free movement of persons in the CARICOM region: A labour market analysis

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the trends and characteristics of the cross-border movement of persons in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) region. The report supports the development of a CARICOM Labour Migration Policy Framework...

International labour standards and migrant workers’ rights: A Guide for policymakers and practitioners

This ILO guide brings together the international labour standards most relevant to the protection of migrant workers’ rights. It offers practical guidance on how these standards apply throughout the migration experience, supporting rights-based...

Rapid assessment on access to labour justice for migrant workers in Ghana

This study examines how Ghanaian migrant workers can access labour justice to seek remedies for employment-related grievances, both in Ghana and in destination countries. Based on field research with institutions and returnee migrants, it maps...