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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.

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.

AU/ILO/IOM Joint Labour Migration Programme

Urgent need to enhance labour migration governance in Tigray, Ethiopia

Efficient labour migration governance is crucial for maximizing the benefits for migrant workers, protecting their rights, and creating opportunities for their families.

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Pacific Islands forge path to ethical recruitment for migrant workers

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Measuring Sustainable Development Goal indicator 10.7.1 on the recruitment costs of migrant workers: Results of the 2019 Philippine Survey on Overseas Filipinos

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.

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.

Africa

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

ILO welcomes the Doha Dialogue on mobility of migrant workers between Africa and Arab countries

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. 

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Art performance and exhibition of migration cycles mark the launch of PROTECT initiative in Indonesia

Migrant workers

ILO, Bangladesh and Switzerland launch project for sustainable reintegration of migrant workers

37 ILO member countries

Latin America and the Caribbean develop regional labour migration strategy

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New PROTECT project supports women migrant workers and children in Indonesia

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.

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.

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

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announces that the United States is joining the ILO Fair Recruitment Initiative

This decision underscores the United States' commitment to protect migrant workers and promote fair recruitment practices.

U.S. and Canadian government delegations witness the work of the Tijuana Migrant Worker Resource Center in providing access to justice and information on labour rights

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New Migrant Worker Resource Centre supports safer migration for Indonesian migrant fishers