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Domestic Workers

ILO Stakeholders Meeting: Charting perfect course towards improved domestic work conditions

Tanzania (ILO News) Morogoro. As social inequalities continue to take different shapes every single day, International Labour Organisation (ILO) revolted against the alarming vicious trend by holding a task force meeting on domestic workers’...

ILOSTAT blog

The plight of older workers in labour underutilization

The International Day of Older Persons gives us an opportunity to delve into the labour underutilization patterns of seniors. While their unemployment rates are generally rather low, they are hiding other more prevalent forms of labour...

ILO equips journalists with skills to report on child labour

By: Okello Jesus Ojara, Journalist from Uganda, participant to the "Voices against child labour" training 

Ending violence and harassment

Legislators pledge to create safer, harassment-free workplaces in the Philippines

National, local legislative officers commit to end gender-based violence in the world of work through effective policy implementation of ILO Convention No. 190 in the Philippines.

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Enterprise development

Indigenous peoples' eco-friendly pet products enhance operations

An enterprise producing eco-friendly pet care products, run by indigenous peoples in Davao del Sur, enhances safety, productivity, and nationwide reach after benefiting from the ILO's Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE)...

Narratives for change: How can the media tell impactful stories on child labour?

By: Ibrahim Khalilulahi Usman, Journalist from Ghana, participant to the "Voices against child labour" training 

ILOSTAT blog

Tracking the rebound in tourism employment

On World Tourism Day, we highlight the rebound in tourism employment and the ongoing data challenges. Discover how ILO and UN Tourism are working together to fill data gaps to improve our understanding of the labour market in this vital sector.

World Tourism Day

Tourism in Bangladesh: A catalyst for job creation

This Op-Ed by Tuomo Poutiainen, Country Director in ILO Bangladesh published by The Business Standard one of the leading English newspaper on 27 September 2024 to mark the World Tourism Day.

African journalists play a crucial role in preventing reversals in the fight against child labour

By: Manuel Odeny - Journalist from Kenya, participant to the "Voices against child labour" training September 25, 2024 – Reporting from Entebbe, Uganda 

ILO Country Director met key stakeholders in Addis

Reviving partnerships in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa

ILO Country Director for the Horn of Africa countries, Khumbula Ndaba held a series of courtesy meeting with key stakeholders in Ethiopia.

Better Regional Migration Management Programme

Entrepreneurial pathways for Ethiopian migrant workers

The BRMM and WISE collaboration showcases the importance of tailored interventions that address the unique challenges faced by returnees and potential migrants. By offering training that is specifically designed to enhance entrepreneurial skills,...

One ILO Apparel and Textile Programme in Ethiopia (Siraye)

Unions in Hawassa Industrial Park gearing for collective bargaining agreements

Worker representative at TAL Garment in Hawassa Industrial Park believes signing collective bargaining agreements not only protects the workers but also benefits the company as it improves staff motivation and increases productivity.

Better Regional Migration Management in East and Horn of Africa

Innovative steps for migrant workers' success in Kenya

Better Regional Migration Management programme monitoring mission in Kenya underscored the need for stronger coordination among implementing partners, enhanced support for returned migrants, and improved data management practices.

The AU/ILO Youth Employment Strategy for Africa (YES-Africa)

ILO, African Union new strategy aims to boost employment opportunities for youth in Africa

The African Union (AU) has taken significant strides in promoting social justice and employment opportunities across the continent through the adoption of key strategies, which are all theresults of the AU-ILO Joint Operational Plan which draws on...

ILOSTAT blog

Beneath the surface: analyzing the maritime workforce

Plunge into the world of maritime employment, exploring trends, regional differences, and the diverse workforce within this vital sector.

Informal economy

Limited incentives hinder household businesses in Viet Nam from registering

Many household businesses in Viet Nam are not interested in shifting to the formal sector,missing an opportunity for expansion, due to shortcomings in their legal status.

Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training by the ILO BRMM Programme

Fashioning her Future: Nebiyat's story

When Nebiyat was accepted into the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training program, her life changed drastically. Initially, her motivation was a mix of curiosity and a desire to learn more about starting a business. The orientation session...

Social cohesion

Market based solutions aid social cohesion in Cox’s Bazar

ILO’s ISEC project in Cox’s Bazar is facilitating the use of market-based solutions to drive long term economic prosperity and foster social cohesion between the climate-vulnerable marginal host communities and Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar...

Convention 190 and Recommendation 206

ILO supports a Judiciary-led stakeholder workshop on Convention 190 and Recommendation 206

ILO supports the second annual Employment and Labour Relations Court symposium where stakeholders commit to backing the ratification of Convention 190 and promoting safe workplaces in Kenya