News and events
2020
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Article
Partnering with the private sector for Occupational Safety and Health in Ethiopia
08 January 2020
H&M and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) partner with ILO to invest in prevention
2019
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Our impact, their voices
A greener life is a rosier one, thanks to mushrooms
04 September 2019
The UN Climate Action Summit (23 September) will consider the social and economic consequences of moving to a more sustainable economy. Without proper planning millions of livelihoods – particularly of poor and vulnerable workers – are threatened. An ILO project in Bangladesh has shown that the right policies can protect the environment, improve workers’ lives and promote a greener economy.
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Women refugees
Success is sweet for “Determined Women” from Jordan and Syria
11 July 2019
A group of Syrian and Jordanian women who received ILO support to set up a joint business venture producing and selling sweets and other foods, have found success.
2018
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ILO 100
A future of work for Russian youth
21 December 2018
Youth employment remains a priority for the ILO as the Organization moves into its second century. A project in Russia’s West Siberian region addresses this key future of work challenge by seeking to change employers’ perceptions and creating opportunities for the most vulnerable youth.
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Article
Netherlands supports Jobs and Education for refugees and host communities
05 November 2018
Key ILO development partner signs innovative partnership with the ILO to respond to forced displacement.
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ILO training opens doors for Syrian refugees and Jordanians
05 August 2018
Training programme supports members of both communities to find work and generate income through their newly-acquired skills.
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Our impact, their voices
Bosnia: A partnership to create jobs
19 April 2018
Local employment partnerships have proved to be a promising approach to create jobs for the long-term unemployed and provide businesses with a skilled workforce in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Article
A successful partnership between ILO and ETI: 2017 SCORE Training highlights
06 February 2018
ILO and ETI reflect on their first year jointly implementing SCORE Training in Chinese SMEs.
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Our impact, their voices
Bangladesh: Improving safety in the garment industry
17 January 2018
An ILO programme is helping garment factories in Bangladesh improve safety and minimize the risk of another tragedy like the one that claimed more than 1,100 lives in 2013.
2017
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Our impact, Their voices
Free from debt and bonded labour in Sri Lanka’s fisheries
01 November 2017
ILO's project helps free fishermen from debt bondage and supports livelihoods.