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16 Days of Activism
“It is time for us to go public and we are all the same.”
The ILO’s inclusive trade fair provides the opportunity for LGBTI business group to exhibit their talents and products. The government of Timor-Leste supports the inclusive effort to leave no one behind.
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Social protection for people with disabilities: Cash benefits are not enough
Social protection policies in many countries perpetuate the misconception that disability is associated with “incapacity to work”. Why is it important to change them?
Rehabilitating Dreams: The Human Voices behind Aleppo's School Rehabilitation Project
In the heart of Aleppo, amidst the rubble left by earthquakes, a beacon of hope emerged through the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s project to rehabilitate and revive three schools in Aleppo.
Social security
Social security from a Lao farmers’ perspective – Part 1
Kongpeang Phengvilay, a coffee farmer from Dong Village, Laongam district in Lao PDR, registered in the National Social Security Fund after district authorities came to her village to explain the benefits of membership. She does not want to become a...
Social security
International Coffee Day in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
International Coffee Day was celebrated in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic under the theme “Promoting the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coffee supply chains”. Held in Vientiane on 29 September – 1 October 2023 and Luang...
ILO hosts Conclave to promote sustainable enterprises and local sustainable development in India
Policymakers and government officials from Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Korea and South Africa, along with other stakeholders integral to the MSME value chain and the ILO’s tripartite constituents, attended the event.
ILO supports Ethiopia’s participation in the Sub-Saharan African Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network to enhance cross-learning...
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Let’s make mental health service accessible for all
Labour Exploitation
Kenya and Uganda ILO CAPSA Partners Exchange Meetings on Shared Commitment to Eradicate Labour Exploitation
Representatives from Kenya and Uganda and the EAC, encompassing key stakeholders partnering with the International Labour Organization (ILO) CAPSA project, convened at the Lake Naivasha Resort Hotel from November 27 – 30, 2023. The gathering aimed...
InfoStories
What has changed for migrant workers in Qatar?
Recent labour reforms in Qatar have already improved the living conditions for hundreds of thousands of workers, though urgent additional efforts are needed to ensure all workers can benefit.
A rehabilitated irrigation channel and economic empowerment for residents of Lebanon’s Damour area
A project by the ILO’s ENABLE programme is working to empower agricultural communities through employment opportunities and infrastructure rehabilitation of an irrigation channel.
A rehabilitated irrigation canal and economic empowerment for residents of Lebanon’s Damour area
A project by the ILO’s ENABLE programme is working to empower agricultural communities through employment opportunities and infrastructure rehabilitation of an irrigation canal.
Care economy
Childcare allows an informal, working mother to care and support her family
This is the life journey of Siti Riyanti, a working mother of two who has been able to support her family and take care of her sons with the support of a quality, affordable childcare service.
Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators
Interview with Ekaterina Dimitrova, Project Manager, Monnaie Léman, Geneva, Switzerland
“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 soli-darity economy (SSE)....
ILOSTAT blog
The unseen workforce behind wastewater management
High-income countries often take the wastewater management process for granted. Yet only 58 per cent of the world’s domestic wastewater is safely treated, with significant variation across regions. For World Toilet Day, we delve into the data to...
Our impact, their voices
Photo essay: Young persons in Jordan share their Green Job Search Club experience
Four enthusiastic Jordanian and Syrian youths who became part of the Green Job Search Clubs have shared their personal experiences with us. Tune in to the stories of Hadeel, Abdullah, Adham, and Mais, and join us in celebrating their achievements
The ILO and the World Court: A historical perspective
In the period 1922-1932, the ILO sought legal guidance from the Permanent Court of International Justice on six occasions, as provided for in Article 37 of its Constitution. Five of the advisory opinions concerned the interpretation of the ILO...
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ILO PROSPECTS Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) in Kenya
In collaboration with the Turakana County Government in Kenya, ILO PROSPECTS supported paving of the Lodwar Fresh Produce Market using cobblestone technology generating jobs and providing apprenticeships to locals and refugees.
ILO Voices | Disability inclusion
Work gives me my independence
Rafael Martirosyan has Down syndrome. He says his volunteer work and job at his family’s bakery business in Armenia give his life meaning. Rafael’s dream is to open a café that welcomes people with disabilities.
ILO explores transformative private sector solutions in forced displacement contexts
Through a three-day knowledge-sharing event bringing together a wide range of partners, the ILO placed the spotlight on the importance of working closely with private sector actors in forced displacement with a collective vision for sustainable and...
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