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ILO Regional Director’s Mission to Kenya Reviews Employment, Skills, and Labour Migration Priorities

Norris Mphanga: From disability card to driving change in education and enterprise

Norris Mphanga, a 31-year-old teacher and entrepreneur with albinism from Mphanga Village in Saili Chiefdom, Chipata District, is breaking barriers and changing perceptions about disability in Zambia. His story is one of resilience, opportunity, and...

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

Transforming the international refugee regime and framing the Humanitarian Development and Peace Nexus

In the opening episode of "Refugees at work – What are their prospects?", we speak with Professor Roger Zetter, a leading voice in refugee studies, to explore global trends in displacement, the challenges refugees face in accessing labour markets,...

Interview

The social contract through a legal lens and in the age of climate change

Anne Trebilcock, Lecturer at the University of Göttingen, reflects on the structural inequalities and emphasises the need for strong labour standards to uphold fairness and accountability in today’s workplaces for a sustainable economy.

Interview

The social contract: A global commitment to combat inequality

Imraan Valodia, Professor of Economics at the University of Witwatersrand, explains how the social contract needs to evolve if it is to address climate change, sustainability, and inequality, and to help ensure a just and inclusive green transition.

Media Advisory

Transforming supply chains into engines of fairness and resilience in Asia–Pacific

Interview

Employers and the social contract: Building sustainable workplaces

Matthias Thorns, Vice-Chairperson of the ILO Employers’ Group, shares why employers play a central role in shaping a renewed social contract that balances business resilience and reduces informality while promoting decent work and social justice for...

THAMM Plus

Strengthening Pre-Departure Orientation for Migrant Workers: ILO–IOM Collaboration in Tunisia

As part of the THAMM Plus project, the ILO and IOM organized an information session that strengthened the capacities of Tunisian institutional actors in providing pre-departure orientation for migrant workers. This collaboration equips Tunisian...

Interview

Rethinking the economy: A social contract for equality, dignity and opportunity

Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts, highlights how renewing the social contract, built on trust, shared values, and opportunities for all – especially the young – is essential to overcome alienation, tackle...

Convention No. 189

Tanzania on the brink of historic recognition for domestic workers

Tanzania is on the verge of a historic milestone that promises to transform the lives of thousands of domestic workers across the country. The Government has confirmed that preparations are complete to ratify the International Labour Organization’s...

Interview

Workers and the social contract: Decent work for all

Catelene Passchier, Vice-Chairperson of the ILO Workers’ Group, explains why renewing the social contract is vital for strengthening democracy, protecting workers’ rights, ensuring equality, and securing fair transitions in a changing world of work.

Experts advanced draft model law on labour Migration in Africa

ILO’s Commitment to skills development at Industrial Skills Week Africa 2025

The ILO joins Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA) 2025 in Lusaka to advance dialogue on skills, jobs, and Africa’s industrial transformation, with focus on the Africa Critical Skills Bank and the Continental Technical and Vocational Education and...

Video

E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo

Launch event for the E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo Province Project

Review regional policies and prepare inputs for the upcoming 7th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Social Affairs.

Reviewing regional policies and prepare inputs for the upcoming 7th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Social Affairs.

Ethiopia launches “LeMengede” mobile app to empower and protect migrant workers

The LeMengede (ለመንገዴ) mobile application was officially launched on 21 August 2025 in Addis Ababa by the Ministry of Labour and Skills, in collaboration with the ILO through the BRMM Programme. The event brought together government officials, social...

Care economy

Model by-laws unveiled as cooperative department commits to promote nationwide care cooperatives

With the aim of expanding quality, affordable care services and creating decent jobs—especially for women, this initiative will promote formalization of care work in Sri Lanka and empower cooperatives with clear governance frameworks.

Women entrepreneurs grow businesses and opportunities through digital skilling program

Empowering women entrepreneurs with digital and AI skills, the Women in Digital Business (WIDB) initiative is transforming lives and communities—unlocking economic opportunities, fostering resilience and driving inclusive growth.

Somalia approves landmark regulations to protect migrant workers and formalise the private recruitment sector

The Government of Somalia has officially approved the country’s first Regulations Governing Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs), with support from the ILO BRMM Programme. The new regulation introduces clear standards for licensing, oversight, and...

International Youth Day 2025

Film screening sparks youth dialogue on green jobs and decent work

Nearly 80 young people joined the International Labour Organization (ILO) at the Green One UN House in Hanoi to celebrate International Youth Day with a special film screening and dialogue on the future of work.