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International Labour Standards

New project signed to assist Ukraine with new labour code and better compliance with International Labour Standards

With support from Canada, the ILO launched a 2-year project that will promote compliance with fundamental principles and rights at work throughout the process of modernizing labour legalisation in Ukraine.

Independent Final Evaluation Summary

ENG PSS Pilot Final Report

Independent Final Evaluation PPT

GB.347/INS/16/Decision

Decision concerning the report on developments relating to the resolution concerning the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine...

“With care for yourself and everyone”: how the ILO helps preserve and strengthen mental health of medical workers in Ukraine

In November 2022, the ILO Project, financed by the EU, launched in Ukraine an initiative to pilot the development and implementation of psychosocial support (PSS) at workplace programmes in war and post-war times. Twelve enterprises from the public...

Comparison of selected results of Project evaluation

Project evaluation 2022

Learn how the stakeholders and beneficiaries evaluated the implementation of the ILO Project during 2022 and what recommendations they proposed.

ENG Infographic on Project evaluation 2022

Full report on Project evaluation (2022)

War in Ukraine

ILO proposes extra support measures for Ukraine, as war enters second year

A new ILO plan to support Ukraine’s labour and employment sector seeks to address humanitarian, as well as recovery needs, after a year of war that has created massive economic and employment losses and threatens millions with poverty.

Employment creation

ILO and SECO launch collaboration to accelerate employment creation in Moldova

The ILO and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) combined efforts for employment promotion, skills development, and formalization to create new jobs especially for rural communities and vulnerable populations including youth and...

GB.347/INS/16

Report on developments relating to the resolution concerning the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine from the perspective of...

This document responds to the Governing Body’s decision by providing an overview of developments and their impact on the world of work in Ukraine, in neighbouring countries and globally. 3 In addition, it highlights actions taken or options being...

Testimonials from Ukraine

"We sincerely want to help people, and make them feel hopeful"

Ella Albanska’s company participated in packaging and distribution of food for families in need, many of them fleeing from areas affected by the war. With ILO support, the Federation of Employers of Ukraine organized a country-wide effort to engage...

Testimonials from Ukraine

"I could have left, but I stayed"

Ivanna Khrapko, Ukrainian trade unionist, launched a volunteer initiative after the war broke out to help internally displaced Ukrainians. The ILO assisted trade union efforts and provided support to cover 7,750 bednights and daily food packages for...

Testimonials from Ukraine

"We prepare hot dishes and deliver them in the neighbourhoods where there is no gas and electricity"

Before the war Oleksii Aleksandrov was one of the partners of an ILO-supported training programme for chefs de cuisine in Kherson. After the outbreak of the war, he joined other professionals preparing warm meals for people without gas or...

Monitoring and Evaluation of a Programme of Psychosocial Support at Workplace

Tips on the content of the regulations on the PFA helpers

Talking with a colleague on mental health: recommendations

One year of war in Ukraine

Ukrainian manufacturing continues despite the war: How the Employers help their members to find new markets in the EU

With ILO assistance, the Federation of Employers of Ukraine supports members to seek new business partners and markets by facilitating networking between Ukrainian and EU companies.