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Opinion editorial

Migrant fishers prone to modern slavery

An opinion editorial by Tauvik Muhamad, programme manager for ILO's skills development and Muhammad Nour, ILO's programme coordinator for Accelerator Lab 8.7, in conjunction with the commemoration of the International Migrants Day. The opinion...

Accelerated action is needed to reverse the dramatic rise in child labour in Africa

One in five African children is engaged in child labour, according to the latest global estimates, more than in the rest of the world combined. More needs to be done to eliminate child labour in Africa and globally by 2025.

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Two young entrepreneurs embark to a new, digital business venture for SMEs

After participating in the ILO digital marketing training, as part of UN joint programme, two young entrepreneurs join forces to start their own business. They hope to open new jobs for youth and provide various services for small and medium...

Reflections on migration and diversity – New ILO research

The ILO has published new research on The future of diversity. In an edited volume, scholars and practitioners from various disciplines and backgrounds reflect on the most appropriate interventions to create a more inclusive labour market for all....

Performing well in a competitive market

Ted Castle – Owner and President, Rhino Foods, Burlington, Vermont

Honoring a family legacy through hard work

Heath Leger - Crawfish Harvester, Chez Francois Seafood and Specialty Meats, Lafayette, Louisiana

Human Rights Day

Advancing productive employment and decent working conditions in small and medium enterprises globally for over 10 years

ILO SCORE Training’s rights-based approach to improving working conditions and productivity has, over the last decade, contributed significantly to decent work and equal opportunities in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). To celebrate Human Rights...

Global Media Competition winners: Where are they now?

Clémentine Eveno and Dana Ullman were amongst the winners of the 6th edition of the ILO global media competition (2020). One year after the reception of the award, they look back on how they have benefited from this experience.

Strong teams arise from collaborative learning

Kelly Lyman-Assistant Production Manager, Blazing Editions Cranston, Rhode Island

Social Finance Podcast - Episode 4 - Pushing the frontier: impact investing for decent work

Transcript for the Social Finance Podcast episode "Pushing the frontier: impact investing for decent work".

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Improved farming skills help local farmers of West Papua strengthening local economy and food security

Local farmers in Teluk Mubri Village, North Manokwari, West Papua are now able to increase their productivity and income during the pandemic. The Introduction to proper and sustainable farming methods by the ILO’s skills training programme, as part...

ILO Voices | Disability inclusion

I will not let blindness define me

Bi Qiting, known as ‘Small Wolf’, lost her sight aged 14. Overcoming many obstacles, she is now training to become a swimming instructor in Guangzhou, in the south of China.

Skills stories

Jubel's story of persistence and success

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), under the Technical and Madrasa Education Division (TMED), Ministry of Education, has carried out several steps in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to make its 118 TVET...

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Eliminating bonded labour in Nepal: the example of the Bridge Project

In order to decrease their vulnerability and ensure they never fall back into forced labour situations, the ILO’s Bridge Project is supporting former bonded labourers of Nepal through livelihood trainings.

Gaming app encourages students to explore future career pathways in Jordan

The ILO, together with the Ministries of Education and Labour, has developed a career guidance gaming app to help youth make informed decisions about future career options that are in demand in the labour market.

ILO/ITU/AU Joint Programme

The ILO and ITU gather key stakeholders to scale up action to boost youth employment and digital skills development in Nigeria’s digital...

On 2 December 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brought together key digital economy and youth employment stakeholders. Participants discussed pilot initiatives undertaken in...

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Adopting new management practices and safety systems leads to improved productivity, food safety and worker motivation

A well-established and growing dairy company in Myanmar took advantage of ILO SCORE Training to modernize its production and management systems, increase product quality and safety to catch up with customer needs, and improve worker engagement.

ILO Voices | Discrimination in the workplace

I am living with HIV and I have a right to work

On World AIDS Day, Wu Mengnan explains how, in the 15 years since testing positive for HIV, she has been widowed and raised her child alone while going from job to job because of persistent stigma and discrimination around AIDS.

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Transition to Formality Programme (KİGEP) promotes social protection for all

ILO, IOM collaborate to improve business development services for small enterprises in Iraq

Under the new collaboration, the ILO has introduced its advanced entrepreneurship and business management training programme, Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB), to selected staff of IOM, to enable them to deliver the programme to IOM-supported...