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ILO and Singapore agree continuation of efforts to support decent work across ASEAN region
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ILO and Singapore agree continuation of efforts to support decent work across ASEAN region

EU, ILO, and UNICEF launch programme to address child labour in Sabah
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EU, ILO, and UNICEF launch programme to address child labour in Sabah

Presidents of Brazil, Nepal to address Global Coalition for Social Justice inaugural forum
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Presidents of Brazil, Nepal to address Global Coalition for Social Justice inaugural forum

NSPS and ILO lead initiative to secure social safety nets for informal workers in Kenya
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NSPS and ILO lead initiative to secure social safety nets for informal workers in Kenya

At a recent workshop Kenya advanced social protection for informal and rural workers, developing a roadmap for enhanced coverage. Supported by the ILO and funded by China, this initiative aims to secure economic security for 84% of Kenya's population.

International Labour Organization and Republic of Korea enhance partnership to support decent work and social justice
ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, and the Minister of Employment and Labour of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jung Sik signed a cooperation agreement.

International Labour Organization and Republic of Korea enhance partnership to support decent work and social justice

Partners pledge support to ILO’s Palestinian labour market recovery programme
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Partners pledge support to ILO’s Palestinian labour market recovery programme

ILO and Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea sign agreement to promote inclusive and sustainable youth employment
ILO Director of the Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department, Sangheon Lee, and the Director General of Labor Bureau, Chul-Wan Kum of the Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea shaking hands

Knowledge sharing on youth employment

ILO and Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea sign agreement to promote inclusive and sustainable youth employment

Empowering women and embracing sustainability: Mavia Bakery is transforming Beirut's Culinary Scene
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Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

Empowering women and embracing sustainability: Mavia Bakery is transforming Beirut's Culinary Scene

Discover how Mavia Bakery in Beirut empowers women chefs and champions sustainability by using local, heirloom grains.

OJK, Bank NTT and ILO launch financial literacy programme through EKI Village and Independent Credit programmes in East Sumba
Twenty seaweed farmers in Kaliuda Village of East Sumba receive micro credit to help them improving their seaweed businesses.

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OJK, Bank NTT and ILO launch financial literacy programme through EKI Village and Independent Credit programmes in East Sumba

Sustainable and Inclusive: With ILO, Vengo redefines logistics in North Lebanon
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Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

Sustainable and Inclusive: With ILO, Vengo redefines logistics in North Lebanon

Discover Vengo, Lebanon's first eco-friendly delivery service, revolutionizing logistics with its innovative approach and community focus.

Knowledge exchange study tour in Egypt for Job Search Club stakeholders from Arab countries
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Knowledge exchange study tour in Egypt for Job Search Club stakeholders from Arab countries

The visit enabled participants from Egypt, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon to exchange knowledge and best practices on their experience with the Job Search Club training programme.

Stakeholders discussed on skills partnerships for demand-driven labour migration
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Stakeholders discussed on skills partnerships for demand-driven labour migration

Growing focus on skills partnerships and their potential to benefit all stakeholders involved in labour migration

Brussels VIII Conference: Fostering inclusive recovery in Syria through the private sector
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Brussels VIII Conference: Fostering inclusive recovery in Syria through the private sector

EU, ILO and TradeInvest Timor-Leste join forces to develop and expand coconut business opportunities in Timor-Leste
The signing of joint agreement on agroforestry business opportunities in Timor-Leste-2024

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EU, ILO and TradeInvest Timor-Leste join forces to develop and expand coconut business opportunities in Timor-Leste

With ILO’s support refugee brothers build their dream business in Egypt
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With ILO’s support refugee brothers build their dream business in Egypt

By providing access to business development training and financial support, the ILO PROSPECTS programme in Egypt supported Mustafa and Muqueem, Syrian brothers and refugees in Egypt to start their own business and even generate employment. 

Reskilling and upskilling are key to create Indonesia’s skilled and competitive workers in electronics sector
Launch of skills development study in electronics sector of Indonesia 2024

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Reskilling and upskilling are key to create Indonesia’s skilled and competitive workers in electronics sector

Zero Waste Community: Transforming Lebanon's Garbage Crisis into Opportunity
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Photo Essay – Empowering Lebanon's youth

Zero Waste Community: Transforming Lebanon's Garbage Crisis into Opportunity

Discover how Nibal Daouq's Zero Waste Community is transforming Lebanon's waste management, promoting sustainability, and fostering green citizenship.

ILO supports online technical exchange between China and Portugal on social protection coverage extension for platform workers
Online exchange between China and Portugal government on social protection coverage extension

ILO supports online technical exchange between China and Portugal on social protection coverage extension for platform workers

Capacity building workshop advances Kenya's ecosystem restoration strategy
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Capacity building workshop advances Kenya's ecosystem restoration strategy

Kenya's ecosystem restoration efforts received a boost with a four-day capacity-building workshop focusing on job creation and sustainable development

ILO extends capacity building support to business development service providers in Ethiopia
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Start and improve your business

ILO extends capacity building support to business development service providers in Ethiopia

A new batch of trainers were trained in ILO’s Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) programme to improve self-reliance of host and refugee community entrepreneurs.