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From cornfields to classrooms to end child labour

Verly Viñas overcame child labour and discrimination to support education by providing scholarships for children in child labour and promoting equality for indigenous youth.

Inclusion in times of crisis: How Ukrainian businesses are building resilience by integrating people with disabilities

Ukrainian enterprises are demonstrating remarkable resilience by turning obstacles into opportunities. A notable example is their effort to address labour shortages caused by the war through the recruitment and integration of people with...

"Tales from the Coming War" by Eric Carlson

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A Just Transition in the Making: The story behind East Kalimantan’s new Regional Consultation Forum

In coal-reliant East Kalimantan, a new advisory forum has been set up to support just transition processes and economic transformation in the province. We followed several people who were involved in establishing the new forum to find out how they...

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Minister AlRajhi: increased Saudi-ILO cooperation fosters decent work, social justice and inclusive development

In an interview with the ILO, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development H.E. Ahmad bin Sulaiman AlRajhi discusses the Kingdom's vision for its labour market and its joint development programme with the ILO.

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Rosa Lavín Ibarra, President of KONFEKOOP

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)....

How reskilling for AI could unlock new and better jobs

Education and reskilling are key if we are to ensure that artificial intelligence is beneficial to workers. This is according to experts who took part in a discussion moderated by the ILO as part of the AI For Good series.

Enhancing labour conditions in South Africa’s fishing industry: A coordinated effort

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Workers education at ITCILO: what are the opportunities for Unions in 2025?

On this International Day for Education, we spotlight the vital role of education in empowering workers and fostering social justice. Vera dos Santos Costa, Programme Manager for Workers' Activities at the International Training Centre of the ILO,...

Reporting on Labour Migration

Media professionals in Africa equipped to enhance reporting on labour migration

The ILO and FAJ hosted a workshop in Kigali, training over 30 journalists to promote accurate, balanced, and gender-sensitive coverage of labour migration in Africa while strengthening regional collaboration.

Stakeholders hold advocacy meeting to push for enactment of the labour standards bill in Ondo state

The International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted a meeting in Akure, Ondo State, where Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), labour unions, influencers, and government officials advocated for the passage of the Labour Standards Bill. The Bill aims...

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Empowering lives through skills: Sewing hope for displaced communities

The ILO trained Lebanese and Syrian participants, equipping them with job skills and producing essential winter supplies to foster resilience in the aftermath of conflict.

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Microfinance empowers farmers, youths and workers in Lebanon

By providing subsidized loans and training, the ILO supported over 1,550 Lebanese and Syrians, creating jobs and building resilience amid Lebanon's economic crisis.

Our impact, their voices

A palm oil company partners with its trade union to improve the local community

The collaboration between company, trade union, and communities can create significant changes in workplace safety and the welfare of those living around palm oil plantations. One such success story comes from the efforts of Syahriani (Ani) and her...

Start and Improve Your Business - Success Stories 2024

From unemployment to natural juices entrepreneurship

Almir Brković from Tuzla founded Treasury of Health RB, producing natural juices and jams. With Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training, he transformed his idea into a successful business, combining entrepreneurship with a commitment to...

Start and Improve Your Business - Success Stories 2024

A woman’s journey in leather craftsmanship

Violet Mhute, owner of Soko Genuine Leather in Zimbabwe, shifted from exporting hides to manufacturing leather goods. With Expand Your Business (EYB) training, she scaled her business beyond Zimbabwe and now seeks to empower other women.

Start and Improve Your Business - Success Stories 2024

A young Azerbaijani turns an inherited land into an agrotourism centre

Togrul Huseynli, a history graduate from Goygol, Azerbaijan, turned his family land into Sevgi Kampı, an agrotourism site. With Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training, he gained business skills to offer visitors a peaceful nature escape...

Start and Improve Your Business - Success Stories 2024

Homegrown idea turned business success in the organic food sector

Reshma Akhter from Bagerhat, Bangladesh, founded Tahsin Food Industry, producing locally made apple cider vinegar. With ILO’s entrepreneurship training, she gained business skills, expanded nationwide, and now employs over 60 workers, bringing...

Start and Improve Your Business - Success Stories 2024

A trainer journey of resilience and empowerment in Afghanistan

After facing an uncertain future in Afghanistan, Sahar Taj rebuilt her life through the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) programme. Now a business coach, she empowers Afghan women to become entrepreneurs, equipping them with skills and...

Empowering small and micro-enterprises

How a poultry farm became a successful business

The ILO’s Improve Your Business (IYB) training enabled Tinsaye Kifle to expand her small poultry farm in Ethiopia. By learning new strategies for egg production, day-old chick sales, and better business management, she diversified his income and...