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Local Employment Partnerships

Breaking the glass ceiling in the construction industry: The story of Natalia Pruteanu, a victim of domestic violence, who launched her own...

Natalia is a kind-hearted woman. She had never admitted to herself that she might be in danger from the person whom she’d chosen to share her life with. She learned the hard way, but through talent, hard work, having a dream, and ILO support, she...

Trade unions in transformation: Experiences from Europe and Central Asia

The aim of this study is to look at seven cases of trade unions actions in Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan in the years immediately before and during the COVID-19 crisis to identify lessons that can be learned for trade...

Ukraine crisis

Trade unions in Ukraine and Moldova use their properties to provide shelter for internally displaced persons and refugees

With ILO support, trade unions in Ukraine and Moldova help internally displaced people and refugees arriving from Ukraine by providing food and shelter. Since the beginning of the hostilities, Ukrainian trade unions provided 10,000 bednights, while...

Workers' rights

ITUC Global Rights Index 2022 shows that many workers in Central and Eastern Europe have no access to rights

In July 2022, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) released its yearly Global Rights Index. It shows that in Europe, the most frequently violated rights have been the right to strike and the right to bargain collectively. Through...

Meet the director

How has the ILO responded to the crisis in Ukraine?

Markus Pilgrim, Director of the ILO Office for Central and Eastern Europe explains the impact of the war against Ukraine on the country's labour market, how the ILO has supported the country, and talks about the support needed in the forthcoming...

The role of trade unions in Central Asia in mitigating the consequences of natural disasters and conflicts in the region

Participants of the sub-regional trade union workshop in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (7-9 July 2022) discussed how to promote peace, prevent crises, ensure recovery and build resilience, including emergencies, including those associated with the pandemic,...

Trade unions look into reducing informality

On July 5-6, 2022, a training workshop was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on workers' organizations and unionization of workers in the informal economy.

ILO Ukraine response July 2022

The document provides information on the impact of the war in Ukraine on employment, incomes and the social protection system, and the ILO response with proposals to support the country, as well as Moldova, the most vulnerable host country for...

ILO Ukraine response June 2022

The document provides information on the impact of the war in Ukraine on employment, incomes and the social protection system, and the ILO response with proposals to support the country, as well as Moldova, the most vulnerable host country for...

MEET THE PROJECT MANAGER: Violeta Vrabie, ILO Project Coordinator Local Employment Partnerships

Violeta Vrabie, ILO Project Coordinator explains what she does to create jobs that address local needs in rural communities in the Republic of Moldova. Local Employment Partnerships bring together local authorities, public employment agencies,...

Product/service offer: Informality

One UN

How does the UN support Ukrainian refugees in Moldova? Interview with Simon Springett, UN Resident Coordinator

We interviewed Simon Springett, UN Resident Coordinator in Moldova and asked him about how the UN assists Ukrainian refugees in the country, how the energy crisis will affect the local population and about his expectations to the ILO as part of the...

Ukraine

Prevention through information: ILO campaign on Ukrainian railways to prevent labour exploitation among refugees

The ILO and the State Labour Inspectorate of Ukraine came through with an information campaign on Ukrainian railways that warns people on the move about situations that may lead to labour exploitation.

7 Obstacles for business

Report - Assessing the Environment for women’s entrepreneurship in The Republic of Moldova

Key constraints on the business environment in Moldova

An Agenda for improving the business climate in the Republic of Moldova

ILO Voices | Disability inclusion

Give people with disabilities a chance to work

Despite years of study, it was difficult for Elena Epuri to find a job. Elena has cerebral palsy and uses a walker to help with her mobility. Becoming a mother motivated her to continue her job search and two years ago she was hired by a company...

Career development support systems review

National report Moldova

A review of national career development support systems

This report synthesises the results of national career development support system reviews in Armenia, Moldova, Panama and Viet Nam.