All resources: Afghanistan
Video of the Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024 launch event
This video recording captured the launch of ILO's flagship report, held at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) in Bangkok and online, on 28 May 2024.
APESO 2024
Asia-Pacific labour markets show recovery amidst looming demographic challenges
The Asia Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024, reveals persistent employment issues and calls for inclusive policies to avert ageing crisis.
Comments received from constituents - Afghanistan W
In the language of submission
Case flyer
The EIIP approach, experiences and lessons learned: Contributions to the humanitarian, development, and peace nexus in Afghanistan
This flyer illustrates how the Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) in Afghanistan, implemented since 2022 under the framework of the DWCP and the UN Joint Programme ABADEI, plays a key role in meeting both the humanitarian and...
Occupational safety and health
Child labour self-help guide for SMEs in Afghanistan
This guide provides guidelines for parents and SME owners who employ children between the ages of 15 and 17.
Occupational safety and health
Assessment of occupational safety and health in SMEs in Balkh Province: Recommendations for good practices
This report assesses the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) trained by the ILO in the province of Balkh in Afghanistan.
Occupational safety and health
Final report: Rapid assessment of hazardous work for children in carpet weaving, painting metal and wooden products, and spraying, mixing...
This report describes the state of child labour in Balkh, Afghanistan.
ILC.111/CAN//PV.5/Afghanistan-C.111
CAN 2023 - Discussion of individual case: Afghanistan C.111
Committee on the Application of Standards - ILC, 111th session, 2023
ILC.111/CAN/PV.5 -Afghanistan C.111
Draft PV – PV.5 – Afghanistan C.111 - 8 June 2023 Projet de PV – PV.5 – Afghanistan C.111 - 8 juin 2023 Proyecto de actas literales – PV.5...
International Labour Day and World Day for Safety and Health
International Labour Day and World Day for Safety and Health observed in Afghanistan
Event highlights challenging situation faced by both workers and employers across the country and need for Social Justice.
Green jobs
Afghanistan would benefit from Just Transition to Green Economy workshop hears
Priority areas and challenges to change discussed for a Just Transition that could provide long-term benefits to the country and its people.
Female employment
Women bear brunt of Afghanistan job losses
Female employment levels in Afghanistan have fallen steeply since the Taliban administration took over in 2021, according to new figures released by the ILO.
ILO Brief
Employment in Afghanistan in 2022: A rapid impact assessment
This Brief is the second rapid employment assessment in Afghanistan following the change in administration in August 2021.
ILO continues to promote International Labour Standards in Afghanistan
Workshop brings together ILO constituents as efforts continue to improve labour standards in the country despite crisis situation.
Green jobs
Afghanistan: The Employment - Environment - Climate Nexus: Employment and environmental sustainability factsheet
The Employment-Environment-Climate Nexus Factsheets are a series produced for countries in the Asia-Pacific region. This Factsheet provides key features of labour market and environmental sustainability performance in Afghanistan, as well as...
Employment opportunities in Afghanistan
Programme Brief for GOALS
Programme Brief for GOALS
Rapid assessment
ILO estimates underscore Afghanistan employment crisis
A rapid assessment by the International Labour Organization highlights huge losses in jobs and working hours since the change in administration with women workers especially hard hit.
ILO Brief
Employment prospects in Afghanistan: A rapid impact assessment
A rapid assessment by the International Labour Organization highlights huge losses in jobs and working hours since the change in administration with women workers especially hard hit.