ILO homeTopicsYouth employmentNews, articles and events News, articles and events on youth employment March 2014 ILO, Somalia sign agreement to promote decent work 20 March 2014 February 2013 Drop the gun and take a pen 21 February 2013 Countries have stepped up their efforts to fight piracy and warlordism in Somalia. The ILO has partnered with other UN agencies to address the root causes of the conflicts: chronic unemployment and a lack of prospects for youth.