News items (EMPLOYMENT)

Bipartite Initiative to Support Redundant Workers in Micro Businesses

30 June 2020

The Fiji Trades Union Congress (FTUC )and the Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF) lead the implementation of a COVID19 recovery initiative called Transition to Business (T2B).

Launch of "An ILO for All Seasons": Interview with Kari Tapiola

26 June 2020

Kari Tapiola, former Deputy-Director General of the ILO presents his study "An ILO for All Seasons" to be launched on 29th June 2020.

UN Policy Brief: The World of Work and COVID-19

18 June 2020

COVID-19 causes unprecedented jobs crisis, almost all workers and businesses affected by lockdown measures.

ILO participates in a webinar on nature-based solutions

22 May 2020

The 1st ILO Skills Challenge Innovation Call draws 473 applications from nearly 100 countries

14 May 2020

ILO presents its responses to COVID-19 at Geneva Environment Dialogues

08 May 2020

The ILO participated in the Geneva Environment Dialogues, organized by Geneva Environment Network, to present ILO's research results on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of work, as well as its guiding framework to respond to the crisis.

ILO presents labour-intensive public works in Jordan

06 May 2020

Promoting decent employment for women through inclusive growth policies and investments in care

04 May 2020

The UN Women - ILO Joint Programme aims to promote decent work for women through inclusive growth policies and investments in the care economy. The Joint Programme stands ready to support governments and social partners in implementing gender-sensitive policy responses to the COVID-19 crisis and recovery phase. In these critical times, it is a demonstration of how the United Nations as One is working towards a gender-equitable future.

Global Survey on Youth & COVID-19

27 April 2020

To bring youth voices to the forefront of action and policy responses, the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth (DJY) and its partners are conducting a survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth rights, with a focus on employment and education.

The socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in fragile settings: Peace and social cohesion at risk

08 April 2020

Employment-Intensive Investment-Programme (EIIP)'s Response to COVID-19

07 April 2020

Rationale for EIIP response, summary of actions, and helpful tools and guidelines for partners

ILO SKILLS response to COVID-19

02 April 2020

Working on addressing the specific challenges faced by countries, workers, enterprises and education and training institutions by facilitating distance learning solutions and encouraging skills development within the context of the current crisis.

Youth exclusion from jobs and training on the rise

09 March 2020

Young people face an uncertain future in the labour market because of automation, the narrow focus of much vocational training and the lack of jobs to match their qualifications, says a new ILO report.