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Digital inclusion

ILO and partners bring industry-recognized digital skills certifications for Kenya’s youth

Bridging the gap between training and employment, Kenya’s first Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for digital skills graduates received industry-recognized certifications with support from the ILO PROSPECTS Partnership.

Strengthening cooperatives

How ILO PROSPECTS is strengthening livestock farming in Ethiopia’s Somali Region

The ILO's PROSPECTS Partnership enhances livestock farming in Ethiopia’s Somali region through innovative solutions, improving feed production, resilience, and economic opportunities for both refugees and host communities.

Pilot Initiative for Integrated Local Development

A strategic dialogue for the future of the construction sector in Tunisia

Workers and employers agreed to collaborate to promote the sustainable development of the Tunisian construction sector.

Voices against child labour: The ILO trains Kenyan journalists on ethical reporting of child labour

This story highlights a capacity-building initiative by the ILO under the ACCEL Africa project, equipping 23 Kenyan journalists with ethical reporting skills on child labour in supply chains, particularly in the coffee and tea sectors.

"Employment in focus" series

How to adapt labour markets to changing demographics

As societies across the globe experience rapid demographic shifts, ageing populations and youth unemployment present interconnected challenges for labour markets. In this article, Dorothea Schmidt-Klau explores the need for a holistic,...

Our impact, their voices

Championing a culture of respect and OSH at workplace in Maluku

A fish processing company in Ambon, Maluku shares its good practice in promoting occupational safety and health (OSH) culture and a respectful work environment, with support from the ILO.

Occupational safety and health

Growing together on the path to sustainable coffee farming in Viet Nam

In the heart of Viet Nam’s coffee-growing region, smallholder farmers work tirelessly to cultivate one of the world’s most beloved crops. But it’s not just the coffee plants that need nurturing—farmers are learning, through programmes led by the ILO...

Informal economy

Education and training among reasons female informal workers in Viet Nam are vulnerable

Female informal workers in Viet Nam are more vulnerable than men and have more difficulty to find formal employment because of their age, education, and family burden.

Photo Essay

Agricultural infrastructure revamp transforms Lebanon, one greenhouse at a time

ILO-run greenhouse upgrade project supports farmers in boosting productivity and securing livelihoods amid economic challenges.

Multi-dimensional resilient recovery of the Ibo and Buzi districts

A path to stability through skills development and employment-intensive works in cyclone-hit Mozambique

Lucas Cavalane, a young resident of Guara Guara, Mozambique, gains skills in soil-cement block production through an ILO resilience project, creating new opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.

Pilot Initiative for Integrated Local Development

An example of integrated local development through Employment Intensive Investment in Tunisia

Rehabilitation works in the village of Sned Jebal draw on local resources to preserve cultural heritage, boost economic growth and enhance livelihoods.

Addressing knowledge gaps and sustainable financing for the elimination of child labour

The ACCEL Africa project trained County Child Labour Monitoring Committees (CCLMCs) in Kenya on financial sustainability, equipping them with skills in fundraising, crowdfunding, and social enterprises. Four counties developed proposals and are...

Cooperatives: Drivers of financial and social change in Mali

Cooperatives play a key role in the economic and social organization of rural workers in Mali, particularly in the cotton value chain and artisanal gold mining. They already provide access to collective credit, entrepreneurship training...

EMPLOYMENT Podcast: Global challenges – Global solutions

The role of migrant skills in shaping tomorrow’s workforce

As global migration continues to grow, is the world prepared to harness the potential of migrant workers’ skills? This question is at the heart of the latest episode of the ILO Employment Global Challenges – Global Solutions podcast, where ILO...

Apprenticeship in Yemen

Hilal: A journey from vulnerability to empowerment

One young man’s life is transformed through a vocational apprenticeship project by the ILO and the Social Development Fund, funded by the EU and Sweden, to empower youth amid the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Crisis response

Rebuilding lives and livelihoods: ILO's response to the 2023 earthquake in Syria

Two years on from the devastating earthquake, the ILO comprehensive, employment-intensive response has addressed both immediate and long-term recovery needs.

From catch to plate: Strengthening Namibia’s fisheries supply chain

Dar El Ain: a solidarity initiative supporting women and ecotourism in northern Tunisia

In the heart of Tunisia's Kroumirie region lies Dar El Ain, a pioneering social enterprise blending ecotourism with social empowerment. Founded in 2017, the initiative offers immersive outdoor experiences while driving positive change in local...

AI and Work

AI provides innovative ways to improve compliance with labour laws

AI is making labour inspections smarter and more effective. MIRA, a tool developed for Albania’s Labour Inspectorate with ILO support, helps inspectors spot workplace violations faster by using machine learning to analyze risks and predict problems....

Beneficiary stories

From starting a bakery in Ukraine to being a tourist guide in Bosnia and Herzegovina: ILO beneficiaries turn dreams into reality

Discover the inspiring stories of five individuals from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, and Ukraine. Through the transformative support of ILO programmes, these beneficiaries not only found a lifeline but also unlocked the doors to...