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Community centres to bring new skills and employment opportunities for refugee and host communities in Uganda

The ILO and UNHCR, with support from the Government of Netherlands, have initiated development of six multipurpose community centres which will offer safe spaces and socio-economic services for refugees and host communities.

Energy transition

Renewable energy jobs have reached 12 million globally

Ahead of COP26, a report by IRENA and ILO underscores the jobs potential of an ambitious climate strategy and calls for comprehensive policies in support of a just transition to a greener future.

A new Migrant Worker Resource Centre inaugurated in Bokeo Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic

The joint ILO-UN Women Safe and Fair Programme, under the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to Eliminate Violence against Women and Girls, in collaboration with Bokeo Lao Federation of Trade Unions, opened a Migrant Worker Resource Centre in Bokeo, a...

SCORE Alumni Network is launched in Ghana

“SCORE Ghana through the leadership of the Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI) has launched the SCORE Alumni Network in Ghana”

Press Release

The first Information Centre opens in Gaziantep to support the formalization of Syrian and Turkish informal enterprises and employees

Occupational safety and health

Decent work for sanitation workers in South Asia under the spotlight

A recent workshop highlighted existing challenges and opportunities, as well as actions taken by the ILO, governments and social partners to address decent work deficits facing sanitation workers in South Asia.

Vulnerable groups become the main part of inclusive recovery from the pandemic impacts

Collaboration and socio-economic approaches are a surefire way to accelerate the recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in an inclusive manner.

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Exhibition “Agricultural Labour and Being A Child” through Children’s Eyes

Photography Exhibition under Elimination of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture Opens in Ankara for Visits until 24 October.

Media Advisory

ILO to release new report on the effects of COVID-19 on labour markets

COVID crisis shows critical role of responsible business conduct

A forum in China discusses good practices; lessons learned, and policy options to promote RBC in global supply chains.

Workplace safety creates a long-term resilience

New ways of working and improving work safety can boost the country's economy

UN Joint Programme in Mongolia

Social Protection Diagnostic Review and Financing Strategy Study for Mongolia

ILO-led UN Joint Programme “Extending Social Protection to Herders with Enhanced Shock Responsiveness” begins its flagship study, Social Protection Diagnostic Review.

Employment policy

ILO launches new online database on employment policies and strategies to promote an inclusive job-rich recovery

The online platform will serve as a unique worldwide reference and source of information on national employment policies, and strategies to promote youth employment.

The 34th Symposium on international labour issues

Report of Symposium: Sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and skills development Reskilling / Upskilling

Towards improved coordination and action on labour and employment issues in the IGAD region

#RatifyC190

Young workers urge the elimination of workplace violence and harassment

As part of the promotion for the ratification of the ILO Convention No. 190, the ILO took part in the discussion with young workers who aspired for workplace free from violence and harassment.

Seminar on Employment-first Strategy and Sustainable Economic Recovery from COVID-19 Crisis successfully held in Changchun

The ILO and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China successfully co-organized Seminar on Employment-first Strategy and Sustainable Economic Recovery from COVID-19 Crisis in Changchun, Jilin province on 15 October 2021.

Energy transition

IRENA and ILO work together for a just and inclusive transition to a sustainable energy future

The organizations step up their efforts to work for a sustainable energy future that promotes decent work for all.

Viet Nam Social Security staff trained to better understand and respond to health insurance members’ needs

To promote member-centric design and efficient implementation of social health insurance, ILO has supported training for Viet Nam Social Security staff on how to carry out satisfaction assessments and effectively meet the needs of users through...

Finalists of the 3rd ILO Skills Challenge Innovation Call on Preventing forced labour to be announced on 27 October

The finalists will move on to the next stage of the evaluation process and will be invited to present their ideas to an independent panel of judges.