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Advancing Horticultural Exports through South-South and Triangular Cooperation

A recent workshop in Naivasha, Kenya, highlighted the potential of this approach by bringing together diverse stakeholders to address export challenges, promote sustainable practices, and improve livelihoods in the horticulture sector.

Director of the Conditions of Work and Equality Department at the ILO:

Sukti Dasgupta: "Quality work is key to protecting workers and boosting productivity"

International Year of Cooperatives

ILO advances dairy value chain in Ethiopia by strengthening cooperatives

In Ethiopia's Somali region, the ILO, in collaboration with VSF Suisse, is empowering dairy cooperatives through capacity building, improved access to veterinary services, innovative feed solutions, and water resource development, to address...

Meet the panel of judges for the 10th edition of the Global media competition on Labour Migration

Decent Work

The International Labour Organization paves the way to reconnect communities through enhanced road networks

ILO reconnecting communities through better roads

Beneficiary story

Transforming communities: A journey towards sustainable development in Egypt

National Minimum Wage Policy

How Namibia sets a historic national minimum wage

With support from the ILO, Namibia has set a historic National Minimum Wage. This policy aims to address income and gender inequalities, protect workers, safeguard businesses and promote a more inclusive economy

News

First-of-Its-kind youth and women’s centre opens in Mosul, empowering communities and promoting inclusion

The centre is a collaboration between the ILO, Iraq’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, UNICEF, and the World Bank, offering skills training, sports, and inclusive opportunities for youth and women in Mosul.

Video interview

ILO Nepal Director interview on labour, social justice and personal journey

An interview of Numan Özcan, Country Director, ILO Office for Nepal with Rebika Chhetri, Himalaya Television discussing the evolving global and Nepalese labour landscape, the ILO’s efforts in promoting decent work and social justice in Nepal and...

ILOSTAT blog

Tackling work-related violence and harassment: What data from three pilot surveys in West Africa reveal

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Kenya Advances Migrant Workers Welfare Fund Development through Stakeholder Consultations

Reviewing the findings of an actuarial and costings study for the Kenyan Migrant Workers Welfare Fund (KMWWF) and the draft regulations for its establishment under the Labour Migration Management Bill.

Child labour

Workers join forces to prevent child labour: A call to action in Tien Giang

Child labour remains a pressing issue in Viet Nam, particularly in industrial zones where families face economic pressures. A recent forum in Tien Giang provided workers and employers with practical tools and inspiration to protect children from...

Media practitioners enhance coverage of labour issues in Southern Africa

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Advancing Labour Statistics for Informed Decision Making in Djibouti

Financial education: A catalyst for transformation for cotton producers and artisanal gold miners in Mali

In Mali, financial education is becoming a powerful tool for cotton producers and artisanal gold miners. In November 2024, in Sikasso, the ILO and the ACCEL Africa project launched an initiative aimed at strengthening communities’ financial...

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Improving Labour Statistics for Informed Decision Making in Djibouti

Empowering Africa: Championing human rights at work, uniting for change and transforming futures

The African Regional Academy on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW), held in Kigali, Rwanda, in November 2024, brought together over 45 African countries to discuss and advance social justice and human rights in the workplace.

What lessons have emerged from India’s digital wage payments ecosystem?

Financial inclusion

ILO at the European Microfinance Week 2024: Advancing Financial Inclusion for Forcibly Displaced Persons and Host Communities

As leaders and practitioners gathered to explore critical financial inclusion challenges, the ILO brought its expertise to the forefront through key contributions to plenary sessions and deep dives on financial inclusion for forcibly displaced...

Video story

SPARKing change, making India disability-inclusive

Disability Inclusion Facilitators are ensuring persons with disabilities get equal access to opportunities in an effort to advance social justice and decent work for all.