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Faces of Recovery: Cooperating for a better future

03 May 2022

This story is from the "Faces of Recovery" series about how Haitians, the UN and partners responded to the devastation caused by the August 2021 earthquake.

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WorldSkills Africa underlined the importance of skills development for refugees

29 April 2022

The ILO and its partners supported a team of trainers and a refugee contestant to participate in this internationally-recognized skills competition, providing them with a powerful opportunity to learn from global talents and strengthen their networks.

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Establishing agro-cooperatives in Sudan to empower farmers

19 April 2022

To improve the income levels and resilience of host and refugee community farmers in Sudan, ILO PROSPECTS is supporting the development of agro-cooperatives through training and peer support

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Industry exposure for vocational trainers to address skills gap in Ethiopia

19 April 2022

A public-private partnership led by ILO PROSPECTS Ethiopia is providing industry interface to trainers from vocational institutes, enhancing their understanding of skills in demand and evolving management practices.

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Ukraine

Prevention through information: ILO campaign on Ukrainian railways to prevent labour exploitation among refugees

12 April 2022

The ILO and the State Labour Inspectorate of Ukraine came through with an information campaign on Ukrainian railways that warns people on the move about situations that may lead to labour exploitation.

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ILO PROSPECTS team gathers in Kenya to plan a strategic way ahead

08 April 2022

The global and country programme management teams of PROSPECTS had an intensive four-days of deliberations examining progress and developing plans ahead to maximize the impact of its work.

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ILO supporting apiculture farmers in Kenya to find opportunity in crisis

05 April 2022

To meet the increased demand of honey during COVID-19, the ILO and its partners provided timely guidance to the apiculture farmers in Garissa, Kenya, improving their production and income.

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ILO panel discussion explores gender equality and women’s empowerment in crisis settings

22 March 2022

Side event during the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women

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The ILO releases new guide to promote gender equality and empower women in the world of work in conflict, disaster and other fragile settings

22 March 2022

Social Protection for Migrant Workers, Refugees and their Families

ILO-ISSA Webinar on Extending Social Protection for Migrant Workers, Refugees and their Families – Guide for policymakers and practitioners

15 March 2022

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) brought together more than 850 practitioners, policy-makers, researchers and the international community from over 130 countries to present the Guide on Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers, Refugees, and their Families and country practices from Argentina, Morocco and Portugal.