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Occupational safety and health at work

Cambodia moves towards management systems approach to occupational safety and health in the workplace

Training gives government officials the skills to help enterprises put occupational safety and health management system to use.

New momentum to build social protection capacities in the Arab region

New training modules support governments in the Middle East and North African region to build integrated, shock-responsive systems that expand coverage and protect vulnerable populations

Gender equality and skills development

Women trainers driving change through agroforestry skills in Timor-Leste

Three women trainers from the ILO programme in Timor-Leste are transforming not only their own lives but also the lives of others in their communities.

Zambian government pledges swift action on key social protection and skills laws

Zambia is advancing key reforms to strengthen social protection and expand skills development, with plans to ratify international labour standards and promote work-based learning for young people.

Climate action

Climate justice in Kenya begins with local livelihoods

In Kenya’s Narok County, climate change is reshaping pastoralist livelihoods, water access and tourism, showing why local communities must be at the centre of climate adaptation.

ILO, Cuba strengthen ties to advance support for persons with disabilities in Zambia

ILO and Cuba are strengthening cooperation to improve support for Persons with Disabilities in Zambia, including revamping the National Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre and expanding cataract surgeries. The partnership aims to enhance skills,...

This is social justice

Promoting women’s empowerment and safety in Senegal’s fishing communities

Yaye Coumba Seck shares how the women’s fishing cooperative she founded is helping members gain economic power and become leaders in creating workplaces free from violence and harassment, thanks to an initiative supported by the Government of France.

Recognition of Prior Learning

ILO equips assessors in Bahir Dar to strengthen Ethiopia’s skills recognition system

Ethiopia is strengthening its skills recognition system by training assessors to certify prior learning, helping skilled workers gain formal recognition and access better employment opportunities.

ILO Innovation Day

Digital skills drive rural transformation and decent work in Albania

An ILO project supports rural communities in building digital skills and institutions for a more productive and sustainable agricultural future.

Trade and digitalization

Trade officials complete training to introduce AI tools for enterprises

Officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) joined a Training of Trainers co-organized by the ILO and the Negosyo Center-Project Management Office that equipped them to help micro, small and medium enterprises adopt simple, practical AI...

EU–ILO apprenticeship drive accelerates Zambia’s skills development push

Zambia is advancing the National Apprenticeship Programme to link training with real workplace experience. Supported by ILO's EU-funded Skills Development for Increased Employability Programme (SDEP), the initiative aims to equip 1,000 youths with...

Tourism and hospitality

ILO backs new sector skills body to power Ethiopia’s tourism and hospitality workforce transformation

Ethiopia is strengthening its tourism and hospitality sector by advancing an industry-led skills body, supported by the ILO Global Skills Programme, to align training with labour market needs and enhance workforce quality.

Our impact, Their voices

Returning migrant worker Abdul Mannan started a new life in Bangladesh

ILO’s EU funded Skills 21 project, supports partner TVET institutes in delivering job-focused skills training through a modernized TVET system. Through this initiative, around 3,000 returning migrant workers - like Abdul Mannan - have been...

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ILO BOUZOUR project is advancing climate-smart agriculture in Lebanon

A climate-smart agriculture initiative under the ILO BOUZOUR project is helping farmers in Lebanon adopt sensor-based irrigation systems that improve water efficiency, reduce input costs, and enhance crop quality.

Skills development for young Haitian trainees

Young artisans certified for a greener future in Grand’ Anse, Haiti

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...

Uttar Pradesh State Engagement

Linking India–EU mobility opportunities with Uttar Pradesh workshop in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Under the EU–India Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (CDMM-II) Project, in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs, India, European Union and the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, a workshop on Linking India–EU Migration...

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Local manufacturing, better farming: upgrading greenhouses in Lebanon

In Lebanon, the high cost of modern agricultural infrastructure often leaves smallholder farmers stuck with outdated technology. This video showcases how the ILO’s BOUZOUR project is changing the game by training local metal workshops to manufacture...

Cambodia strengthens reintegration response for returning migrant workers

ILO and Japan-supported project will deliver integrated employment and skills services to benefit returnees and their families.

Getting Skills Right

Flexible Learning Pathways into Healthcare Occupations