Afghanistan resources

January 2024

  1. 29 January - 9 February 2024

    Global Youth Forum 2024: Youth at the forefront of achieving the 2023 agenda for sustainable development

    29 January - 9 February 2024

    The ITCILO, training arm of the International Labour Organization, organizes the 2024 edition of its Global Youth Forum – an experiential learning platform bringing youth at the forefront of efforts aimed at supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

October 2023

  1. 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 development needs of the Afghan population, which continues to face unprecedented challenges.

September 2023

  1. Statement

    Trade unions are essential in ensuring we 'leave no one behind' in the informal economy

    Opening remarks at the South Asia Trade Union Regional Seminar by Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT for South Asia and Country Office for India.

August 2023

  1. News in Brief August 2023

    EIIP Afghanistan News Brief, Issue 4

    The Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) Afghanistan News Brief is to share news and information on EIIP Afghanistan project's activities.

July 2023

  1. Occupational safety and health

    Final report: Rapid assessment of hazardous work for children in carpet weaving, painting metal and wooden products, and spraying, mixing or selling insecticides in Balkh Province

    This report describes the state of child labour in Balkh, Afghanistan.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. News in Brief July 2023

    EIIP Afghanistan News Brief, Issue 3

    The Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) Afghanistan News Brief is to share news and information on EIIP Afghanistan project's activities.

June 2023

  1. News in Brief June 2023

    EIIP Afghanistan News Brief, Issue 2

    The Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) Afghanistan News Brief is to share news and information on EIIP Afghanistan project's activities.

May 2023

  1. 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.