News, articles and events on youth employment
June 2021
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G20 ministers recommit to human-centred roadmap out of crisis
23 June 2021
The Declaration issued at the conclusion of the G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting in Italy echoes the ILO Global Call to Action for a Human-Centred Recovery, adopted by delegates at the June session of the 2021 International Labour Conference.
October 2020
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Social dialogue crucial to tackling impact of COVID-19
20 October 2020
Agreements between governments, employers and workers help protect workers, businesses and economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says.
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ILO and UNICEF MOU to strengthen skills and lifelong learning
09 October 2020
The collaboration between the two agencies aims to improve the employability of young people and help the transition from school to work.
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Tourism can kickstart economic recovery, with the right policy support, ILO Director-General tells G20 Ministers
07 October 2020
Tourism can play a critical role in kickstarting the global economy, but special measures to support vulnerable worker groups will be essential, along with social dialogue and effective cross-sectoral policies.
September 2020
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ILO welcomes G20 commitment to inclusive, employment-focused recovery from COVID-19 crisis
10 September 2020
G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting Declaration puts the focus on decent work, women and youth.
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ILO Director-General’s remarks at G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM): Update on Global Labour Markets
10 September 2020
June 2020
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At Mbera refugee camp, in Mauritania, the ILO is training young people in building trades
19 June 2020
At the hands-on construction training site of the PECOBAT project, students are building an elementary school for the camp’s children, while learning skills that will make them more employable.
October 2019
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ILO-supported national initiatives win policy ‘Oscars’
16 October 2019
The Future Policy Awards, recognizes the world’s most impactful policies empowering youth.
October 2018
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Luxembourg reaffirms support to the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth
23 October 2018
Donor renews partnership with the ILO with a particular focus on the Sahel region
June 2018
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Lebanon: Better technical and vocational education and training for higher youth employment
27 June 2018
At the launch of the Technical and Vocational and Education Training (TVET) National Strategic Framework, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri says the framework will increase employment prospects for youth and boost productivity and economic growth.