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    New ILO report

    Social protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina at a crossroads: challenges and key policy issues

    03 May 2022

    The recent ILO report says that the social protection system in Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing formidable challenges stemming from insufficient investment in closing the social protection gaps, inefficient resource allocation, and persistent inequalities, particularly in terms of gender. The COVID-19 pandemic has further underscored the critical importance of building a comprehensive and resilient social protection system.

  2. ILO/Sweden Collaboration

    Laying the foundation for safer workplaces in Kosovo

    28 April 2022

    On the occasion of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022 on April 28th the Embassy of Sweden in Kosovo and the ILO signed a project agreement on promoting safety at work in Kosovo.

  3. Occupational Safety and Health

    Switzerland ratifies the Chemicals Convention and the Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents Convention

    26 April 2022

    Switzerland's ratification of Conventions Nos. 170 and 174 was marked by a ceremony attended by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder.

  4. Brochure

    ILO Convention No.189 Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers – Brochure

    26 April 2022

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    Increase of minimum wage

    North Macedonia: Raising the minimum wage to combat working poverty

    26 April 2022

    The Government of North Macedonia recently raised the legal minimum wage by 18% to 18,000 denars (290 EUR). Almost one out of five workers in the Southeast European country will benefit from this increase. The ILO provided technical assistance and supported discussions of government and social partners.

  6. Publication

    Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises (EESE) in fragile contexts

    25 April 2022

    In the wake of conflict or disaster, decent work is often considered as a secondary priority, when it can be the key to resolving many of the drivers of conflict and can be instrumental to restoring peace and resilience. Employment and self-employment enable women and men affected by conflict and disaster to establish sustainable livelihoods; support to the private sector is thus essential to facilitate inclusive recovery. Building on the work carried out by the Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises (EESE) team and the Coordination and Support Unit for Peace and Resilience (CSPR), this publication sets out a series of guidelines for conducting EESE in fragile, conflict-affected, and disaster-prone contexts, considering both the conditions for improving the enabling environment and the process to conduct assessment.

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    One UN

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

    22 April 2022

    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 UN team.

  8. Publication

    Policy brief: Social Protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina: challenges and key policy issues

    22 April 2022

    This policy note summarises the key challenges in the social protection financing in Bosnia and Herzegovina and presents recommendations for action.

  9. Publication

    Issues in Social Protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina: coverage, adequacy, expenditure and financing

    22 April 2022

    This report presents the core problems in the existing social protection system in Bosnia and Herzegovina based on evidence-based analysis and identifies the key issues requiring action.

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    Voices

    I dreamed a forest into life

    22 April 2022

    Raya Ubenova asked herself what she could do about climate change. Her solution: to plant a forest of 7,500 trees in her home country, Bulgaria.