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12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Elective 2: Towards an inclusive and gender-transformative SSE: a thinking lab

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Study visits at SSE Portugal (I)

An online interactive report of the 12th Edition of the 12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy is launched

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Plenary Session 3: SSE, decent work agenda and the future of work

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Elective 4: SSE and South-South and triangular cooperation

Press release

E-Learning Course on Forced Labour and Trafficking in Persons for Malaysian Law Enforcers launched

New US Department of Labor funding to advance the fight against child labour, forced labour and human trafficking worldwide

Contribution of US$ 10 million supports ILO’s work to address the root causes of child labour, forced labour and human trafficking

Media workshop to promote reporting on social policy and economic perspective in Iraq

The workshop is part of efforts to equip journalists with the knowledge to analyse, monitor and evaluate public policies that contribute to the actualization of the right to social protection.

The financial training empowers a woman entrepreneur: The story of Delila Utan

Repeatedly refused early-age marriage arrangements, a woman entrepreneur in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has become more independent after a financial management training, supported by ILO as part of the UN joint programme.

Rapid assessment

ILO estimates underscore Afghanistan employment crisis

A rapid assessment by the International Labour Organization highlights huge losses in jobs and working hours since the change in administration with women workers especially hard hit.

New Report

Exposure to Mercury in the world of work: A review of the evidence and key priority actions

Media Advisory

ILO holds public dialogues with candidates for Director-General

Public dialogues with the five nominated candidates for the post of ILO Director-General are being held on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 January 2022. The live-streamed dialogues include a brief presentation by each of the candidates, followed by...

WESO Trends 2022

ILO downgrades labour market recovery forecast for 2022

The ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2022 report warns of a slow and uncertain recovery, as the pandemic continues to have a significant impact on global labour markets.

ILO signs two separate Memoranda of Understanding with Smart Energy Limited of Zambia and Renewables Management Services of South Africa

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office Lusaka has signed two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Smart Energy Limited of Zambia (Smartnet) and Renewables Management Services of South Africa (RMS).

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Study visits at SSE Portugal (II)

ILO: 2.2 million workers affected by Typhoon Odette in the Philippines

One month since Super Typhoon Odette (Rai) hit the Philippines, a new ILO assessment reveals nearly 2.2 million workers have been directly affected.

Supporting countries to move toward greener economies: Just Transition at COP26

COP26 counted with an active participation of tripartite constituents for the promotion of decent work and just transition

Strengthening resilience of small businesses through access to knowledge and finance in Turkana County

Under the PROSPECTS programme, the ILO and its partners are imparting business management skills to upskill enterprises owned by refugee and host communities in Turkana County, Kenya.

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Plenary Session 1: Social and Solidarity Economy: an overview, values and principles

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Plenary Session 6: Localizing Sustainable Development Goals: SSE as trigger of Local...