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Our impact, Their story

Weaving dreams and dignity: My path from heritage to entrepreneurship

Suranjana Singha, a social science graduate from the Manipuri ethnic community in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, turned a lifelong cultural tradition into a thriving social enterprise. After losing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic, she founded her own...

Strengthening Pathways for Skills Certification

The ILO supported Ethiopia and Kenya in operationalising their Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) frameworks by developing RPL assessment tools in six key occupations in Ethiopia and delivering capacity-building workshops for assessors and...

From struggle to strength: How social protection is changing farmers' lives in Zambia

In the quiet fields of Kafue District, 70-year-old farmer Luka Mudekwa is living proof that support at the right time can change everything. A father of six and grandfather of four, Mr. Mudekwa has spent most of his life growing maize to feed his...

Wilfred Jenks Lecture Series

Marcelo Kohen: Is social justice still a relevant concept in international relations?

The concept of Social Justice is at the core of the work of the ILO from its very beginning and its importance goes beyond the realm of this organization. In this lecture, Professor Kohen examines the manner in which social justice is reflected in...

Advancing occupational safety and health in the informal economy

Training workshop empowers local actors to improve safety and health of waste pickers

South Sudan advances on improving labour migration governance through validating National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan

A national validation workshop of South Sudan’s first National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan in Juba

Ethiopia Reviews Progress in Reintegration and Labour Migration Coordination

Ethiopia convened a national review workshop to assess progress in reintegration support and labour migration coordination. The meeting brought together government institutions, partners, and regional representatives to evaluate achievements,...

ILOSTAT blog

New data reveals leading causes of seafarer deaths in 2023

A first-ever global data collection on seafarer fatalities offers insight into the main causes of death at sea, revealing critical safety and health risks. With data from 51 countries, this analysis underscores the urgent need for stronger reporting...

“With the ILO’s support, I’m discovering my future”: Jossuarth Herney and the power of technology from Arauca, Colombia

From the warm streets of Arauca, Jossuarth Herney Cáliz López, a 16 year old with a curious mind and a disciplined heart, is shaping his professional future, driven by technology, innovation, and the training offered through the SENATIC Project an...

The East African Community Advances towards Regional Frameworks in Social Protection and Skills Mobility

Regional convenings in Uganda focused on social protection and labour migration governance.

When hope becomes a way forward

When disaster strikes, recovery is about more than just rebuilding what was lost; it's also about sustaining livelihoods and building resilience. In the northern mountainous region of Viet Nam, decent work is paving the way forward for local...

Ethiopia

Migrant resource centre restored to serve returnees and potential migrants

Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Wukro city has resumed its role as a safe, accessible space offering walk-in and remote support services to the local population.

Social Protection

ILO and Rwanda foster South-South learning on extending Social Protection in Côte d’Ivoire

How Property Point is transforming business development support?

Supporting small businesses build decent workplaces

Ethiopia Hosts Third National Migration Research Conference

The National Migration Research Conference in Mekelle, Ethiopia, brought together researchers, government institutions, and development partners. The event provided a platform to share evidence, discuss emerging migration trends, and strengthen the...

Our impact, their voices

Fighting for the safety of Kyrgyzstan’s healthcare heroes

How a union leader is championing the rights of health workers.

Op-ed

International Domestic Workers' Day reminds us: their rights matter!

To mark the Domestic Workers Day, the ILO DWT/CO for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Director, Mikhail Pouchkin and the UN Women Country Representative in Georgia and Liaison for the South Caucasus, Kaori Ishikawa jointly authored this OpEd.

PROSPECTS Impact

New school, solar power and income for women: ILO brings opportunities for refugees and hosts in Sudan

In Sudan’s White Nile State, the ILO and partners are creating jobs, building infrastructure, and empowering communities through an employment-focused initiative that supports both refugees and hosts.

Video

Working the land, shaping new lives: Refugees and host communities join forces in Iraq

In Iraq, refugees and host community members work together to improve irrigation and farmland through the ILO’s Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP).

Financial inclusion

ILO and Shabelle Bank usher in new era of formal banking for Ethiopians and refugees

A new chapter unfolds in Ethiopia as the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Shabelle Bank's "Aisha" initiative brings formal banking access to refugees and host communities. This vital partnership provides crucial loans and services,...