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Skills development

Empowering women in Viet Nam's textile and garment industry: The importance of training, skills development, and gender equality

Women dominate employment across most occupational groups in the manufacturing industry in Viet Nam, yet the share of women in management positions remains low.

Decent work, social justice and economic transformation

Championing decent work, social justice, and economic transformation

The ILO continues to drive progress in decent work, social justice, and economic transformation across the East Africa region. From strengthening social protection and digital skills development to promoting inclusive workplaces and sustainable...

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ILO-Japan project boosts Thailand's auto sector resilience, sustainability and social responsibility

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Project in South Africa

Mapping illicit trade in illegal and counterfeit footwear and leather goods in South Africa

Impact on jobs, SMMEs, and investment

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Empowering Indonesia’s patchouli farmers through financial inclusion

In Indonesia’s Aceh province, patchouli farmers face unstable prices and limited financial access. Through an ILO-led initiative, they gain training, loans, and digital tools to grow their businesses. With financial inclusion and market access, they...

Skills training

A New Spark: Abdi's journey from labourer to electrician

Through an ILO-supported vocational training in Ethiopia, Abdi Mowlid Abdi transformed from a struggling labourer to a professional electrician, securing contracts and ensuring a better future for his family.

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Tool developed to help navigate evolving occupations and skills needs of Thailand’s automotive sector

An ‘occupational map’ for the automotive industry has been developed by an ILO skills project funded by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions

Nature-based solutions: how protecting the planet can create jobs

Nature-based Solutions are increasingly being seen as offering a way to address environmental issues, while helping economies grow by laying the groundwork for creating millions of new jobs. This podcast highlights the potential of Nature-based...

Workplace Inclusion

Tanzania launches National Business and Disability Network to champion workplace inclusion

Tanzania has launched its National Business and Disability Network (NBDN) to promote workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities. Led by the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) and Sightsavers, with technical support by the International...

Climate change

Protect workers, farmers from excessive heat

Heat poses severe risks to Siargao’s farming communities, which calls for the need to protect the most vulnerable and prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries.

Beneficiary story

New childcare facility empowers working women in Ukraine

Veronika Boloban, founder of the Kids Hub children’s centre and ILO grantee from Bila Tserkva, Ukraine has created a space where children feel comfortable, cosy and safe while their mothers can pursue their careers.

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Women breaking barriers: Nhung rises as consultant in male-dominated manufacturing

Women empowerment in Yemen

Ismahan’s journey to success in home appliance maintenance

Ismahan, a mother of three young boys, lives in the small Yemeni village of Al-Sunnah. She shares her inspiring journey of pursuing an unconventional career in her community, working in home appliance maintenance.

Eswatini launches National Labour Migration Policy

Our impact, their story

How cooperatives help advance decent work in artisanal gold mining in Mali

Chaotic mining operations in Sikasso, Mali posed risks, including theft and unsafe working conditions. With ACCEL Africa's support, miners now work more securely and efficiently. Boukary Sanogo, an artisanal gold miner and secretary of a newly...

Encouraging formal entrepreneurship for decent employment: The impact of the PROMEFI project on the empowerment of women entrepreneurs

In a world where women’s entrepreneurship plays a key role in economic and social transformation, the formalization of activities remains an essential lever to ensure business growth and access to decent employment. For the International Women’s...

Beijing+30: Delivering on the promise

Why gender-responsive economic policies still matter

Thirty years after a global commitment to advance women's rights was taken in Beijing, women still face inequality in rights, wages, and job opportunities. ILO specialist Valeria Esquivel, explains how gender-responsive economic policies can improve...

Five years of promoting decent work in Iraq: A journey of resilience, partnership and progress

ILO Country Coordinator for Iraq Maha Kattaa reflects of five years of ILO work to strengthen employment, social protection and economic opportunities for towards a sustainable future in Iraq.

Migrant fishers

Fishers brace for climate change hazards

Rising tides and changing weather make it harder for fishers to face risks at sea, highlighting the need for safety and health at work and anticipatory action to protect their lives and livelihoods.

Apprenticeship program

Advancing quality apprenticeships in Rwanda’s Digital Economy

Building Rwanda’s Digital future, strengthening apprenticeships for a skilled ICT Workforce