News from projects funded by the EU

Laine Tej: A blueprint for inclusive and sustainable enterprise in Tunisia

In the heart of northern Tunisia, Laine Tej transforms local wool into sustainable creations. Supported by the ILO's Jeun’ESS program, it’s a model of sustainable development and inclusive innovation.

METI Project

Towards METI’s project closure: Workshop on sustainable supply chains and financing

The programme for Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment in the Southern Mediterranean (METI) marked the beginning of its final activities on 10th December, celebrating the achievements of this four-year initiative. Participants from...

Measuring green jobs in the context of a just transition

METI Project

Creating more and better jobs: Jordan’s trade and investment roadmap in Jordan

AMMAN, Jordan (News) – The Policy Working Group of the EU-funded Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment (METI) programme gathered for the fifth time with government officials, and representatives from workers’ and employers’...

Transforming lives in Lebanon: Enabling communities through financial literacy

Stories from Beirut highlight personal journeys towards economic independence and transformative growth within communities, with support from the ILO and funding from the EU.

Better Work celebrates 15 years in Viet Nam

Better Work Viet Nam celebrated 15 years of transforming workplaces with a ceremony in Hanoi, reflecting on its journey from four factories in 2009 to over 500 today. With nearly 800,000 workers impacted, the programme has become a cornerstone of...

ILO-EU Project

New EU-funded initiatives with ILO and IOM to boost socio-economic development in Southern Belize

Angola strengthens labour statistics to increase capacity to measure employment and labour underutilisation

The training on measuring employment and the underutilization of the workforce aims to train Angolan executives in measuring the workforce.

Palestinian authority allocates domestic funding for social allowances supporting persons with disabilities and older persons in the West...

The rollout of lifecycle grants provides critical support to vulnerable groups amidst the ongoing crises, laying the groundwork for establishing rights-based social protection floors in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Promoting Safer Workplaces in the Southern Mediterranean: A Transformative EU-ILO Partnership

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the European Union (EU), is advancing efforts to promote occupational safety and health (OSH) across the Southern Mediterranean. Building on the accomplishments of Phase 1 (2022-2023),...

Occupational safety and health

Film screening initiates discussion on decent work for coffee and agricultural workers in Viet Nam

A documentary screening in Da Nang has spotlighted the unseen struggles and triumphs of coffee farmers. Hosted by the ILO’s Vision Zero Fund and the Viet Nam Cooperative Alliance, the event drew attention to the need for safer working conditions in...

Voices of change: Amplifying gender equality in rural Lao People's Democratic Republic

ILO’s European Union-funded SOLAR project helps villagers develop a better understanding of gender issues within families, leading to positive change.

BEIT project set to drive decent work and affordable housing in Iraq

The project’s first Steering Committee meeting reviewed initial progress and planned 2025 activities. The initiative promotes decent work and affordable housing in Iraq, focusing on equitable access and support for marginalized communities, with...

METI 2nd Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Collaborating to include employment targets in trade and investment policies in Southern Mediterranean...

Child labour

Workers join forces to prevent child labour: A call to action in Tien Giang

Child labour remains a pressing issue in Viet Nam, particularly in industrial zones where families face economic pressures. A recent forum in Tien Giang provided workers and employers with practical tools and inspiration to protect children from...

STRENGTHEN2

The STRENGTHEN2 team highlights the importance of employment impact assessment of green interventions at COP16 in Cali, Columbia

CLEAR Supply Chains project in Uganda

Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop for labour inspectors and OSH officers successfully concludes in Uganda

A two-week ILO training workshop in Jinja, Uganda, brought together 20 labour inspectors and OSH officers to tackle child labour and improve workplace safety in coffee and tea supply chains. Key outcomes included a Strategic Compliance Plan and...

Transforming Employment in Kurdistan

ILO and MoLSA Host Job Fair and Introduce Job-Matching Platform

The initiative, funded by the EU, aims to make employment opportunities more accessible and to support employers in finding qualified local talent efficiently.

Vocational education and training

Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of counselling for vocational and education institutions in Viet Nam’s textile and garment sector

The labour shortage and growing demand for skilled workers pose significant challenges across sectors, including textiles and garment manufacturing. This highlights the need for reforms in vocational education to provide a workforce that meets...

Labour migration

Language training for better access and inclusion for migrant workers in Thailand

Tailored Thai language training underscore the importance of supporting migrant workers in overcoming language barriers—a critical factor in ensuring fair and dignified working conditions for all.