Impact and people
2022
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© ILO/OIT Belinda Japhet 2022
Voices: Failing in school is not failing in life
04 October 2022
After 25 years of on-the-job experience as a welder in Zanzibar, Tanzania, 53-year-old Hussein Juma Hassan had his skills formally recognized. The certification process has helped him realise the value of his skills and also increased his income. Now he wants to give back to his community and train young people to become welders.
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© ILO 2022
In Morocco, a renewed hope for former child domestic workers
27 September 2022
Meet Ghizlan. At age 12 she worked as a child domestic worker when she should have been attending school. See how Morocco is changing laws and attitudes to protect children like Ghizlan.
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Using technology to eliminate forced labour on the ocean
26 September 2022
An ILO roundtable discussion raises important questions on the use of digital innovation to fight forced labour in fishing
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Helping young entrepreneurs to formalize their businesses in Nigeria (summary)
26 September 2022
Insights from a business formalization coach
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Despite some improvements needed, Indonesia’s unemployment benefit helps laid-off workers during the transition period
26 September 2022
The ILO continues to support initiatives taken by the Indonesian government to improve its unemployment benefit programme (JKP). Two workers shared their stories participating in the JKP programme.
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Rejected and discriminated: From toilet cleaner to business owner
26 September 2022
Zee never gave up on her dream to start a business despite rejection, discrimination, a pandemic and a super typhoon. A hybrid trade fair organized by the ILO and the Women's Business Council Philippines, with the support of J.P. Morgan, gives Zee more chances to grow her business.
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New skills and a brighter future – Mohammad’s story
20 September 2022
The ILO is training Lebanese nationals and Syrian refugees in skills that are in demand in the labour market to improve their employment prospects.
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Persons with disabilities have the right for education and good quality of life: The inspiring journey of Elisa Maria da Costa
16 September 2022
Elisa Maria da Costa is one example of many persons with disabilities that can live life to the fullest. She shares her inspiring life journey during the ILO’s training programmes to be a living example that persons with disabilities only need to have equal opportunities in every aspect of life to realize their potentials.
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© A. Guyot / ILO 2022
Voices: I am not a madman, I am an early childhood teacher
06 September 2022
Federico Trotta has overcome prejudice and stigma to become an early childhood teacher in Buenos Aires, Argentina – a profession that many believe is a “feminine” career.
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Improved business skills and knowledge empower Indonesian transgender entrepreneurs
31 August 2022
The ILO’s series of business coaching programme have empowered 394 transgender entrepreneurs. They do not only survive the pandemic, but also improve their business performance and increase their incomes.