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Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Training Service

International Day for Care and Support

Caring for those who care for us: ILO Director-General message

On this International Day for Care and Support, the ILO’s Director-General calls for policies and systems to protect care workers, most of whom are women, by improving their working conditions of all care workers and ensuring they have equal access...

Op-Ed

Establishing quality care system in Bangladesh is a cornerstone for gender equality and social justice

On the International Day of Care and Support, ILO Country Director for Bangladesh, Tuomo Poutiainen, reflects on establishing a comprehensive care system in Bangladesh where the care workers will enjoy decent work.

International Day for Care and Support

The journey of Lara Al-Tamimi with the Institutional Nursery at the Ministry of Labour

“I no longer have the fear or anxiety that used to plague my days - I know my children are not only safe but also receiving the care, attention, and stimulation they need to thrive. For me, this peace of mind has been life changing.”

Video interview

ILO Nepal Director interview for International Day of Care and Support

Today, we commemorate the International Day of Care and Support, Country Director, Numan Özcan, shares insights on the significance of this observance and care economy. ILO Nepal underscores the need for sustainable and equitable care systems that...

Op-Ed

The Care Economy: A Pillar for Decent Work and Social Justice

On the International Day of Care and Support, ILO Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Ana Virginia Moreira Gomes, reflects on the importance of the care economy as a pillar of social justice and analyzes how investment in this...

Op-Ed

Invest in care: a shared responsibility, a social imperative, and a driver of progress

On the international day of care and support, ILO Country Director for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Joni Simpson, in her opinion editorial for the Daily Financial Times, Sri Lanka, highlights potential for the country to create 800,000 plus local...

From skills to startups: How SIYB training is empowering Kericho’s youth to beat unemployment

Through the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) program, young people who already study in vocational training centers were equipped with essential entrepreneurial skills to start and sustain their own businesses. The program focuses on building...

Children should learn not earn

This article highlights the story of Ekaette Ibout, a Nigerian journalist and passionate advocate against child labour. Written by her fellow participant, Carolyne Tomno, during the ACCEL Africa regional media training, it explores Ekaette’s journey...

ILOSTAT blog

How labour data can help us advance sustainable development

Learn how ILO data informs policy, supports decision-making, and contributes to global development.

The voice of female workers in private education in Jordan: secured rights and a better future of work

“I am no longer that teacher who felt weak or afraid to confront her employer. Now, I am fully aware of my rights and know exactly how to protect myself and my colleagues from any potential violations.”

Employment in Focus blog series

How to make productive and full employment a reality in an uncertain and complex world?

Employment policies need to address a number of critical forces, which lead to both challenges and opportunities, including the climate change crisis; digital transformation; and demographics in terms of both the implications of the youth bulge and...

Video interview

The importance of decent work for the care economy

Colin E. Jordan, Minister of Labour, Barbados, discusses the ILO Resolution on decent work in the care economy, highlighting its significance and steps toward better conditions for care workers.

Upgrading skills for Ethiopian workforce in four key sectors

The ILO through the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) project successfully harmonized occupational standards (OS) and developed training curriculums, Training, Teaching, and Learning Materials (TTLM) and occupational competency assessment...

HIV/AIDS

ILO and Allies on the mission to significantly combating HIV/AIDS and Non-Communicable Diseases at Workplace

Agricultural insurance at the heart of climate resilience in Mali: an innovative approach to protect livelihoods and combat child labour

Faced with the increasing challenges of climate change and its devastating impacts on Malian cotton farmers, the ACCEL Africa project has introduced an innovative agricultural insurance initiative in partnership with Pula Advisors and AGRA. This...

Opinion editorial article

Strengthening social protection: building a resilient future for Lao People's Democratic Republic

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Rebuilding Her Life After Migration Challenges

"Some days, I barely had enough to eat, and it affected my health. I began to lose weight, and there were days I felt too weak to continue,”

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Turning Setbacks into a Thriving Business

"I was working non-stop with little rest, and my legs were swelling up because I was standing for long hours"

Empowering communities to combat child labour: ACCEL Africa training for sub-county administrators

Sub-county administrators play a critical role in connecting national and local governments, shaping policies, and ensuring that child protection measures are enforced. The training covered legal frameworks, strategies for identifying and addressing...