Impact and people
2023
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Mat weavers revive tradition, enhance skills for decent work
30 November 2023
Weavers use the mat-making tradition to upgrade their skills, become government-certified trainers and chart a better future through decent work.
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COP28: Focus on labour migration and climate change
29 November 2023
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Young female entrepreneur strives to transform her life for a better future
28 November 2023
Leaving her unfortunate experience behind, Ana Paula de Jesus da Silva, who took part in ILO’s Gender and Entrepreneurship Together (GET Ahead) training programme, is determined to continue expanding her business for a better future.
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“It is time for us to go public and we are all the same.”
27 November 2023
The ILO’s inclusive trade fair provides the opportunity for LGBTI business group to exhibit their talents and products. The government of Timor-Leste supports the inclusive effort to leave no one behind.
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Rehabilitating Dreams: The Human Voices behind Aleppo's School Rehabilitation Project
24 November 2023
In the heart of Aleppo, amidst the rubble left by earthquakes, a beacon of hope emerged through the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s project to rehabilitate and revive three schools in Aleppo.
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Childcare allows an informal, working mother to care and support her family
20 November 2023
This is the life journey of Siti Riyanti, a working mother of two who has been able to support her family and take care of her sons with the support of a quality, affordable childcare service.
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Photo essay: Young persons in Jordan share their Green Job Search Club experience
16 November 2023
Four enthusiastic Jordanian and Syrian youths who became part of the Green Job Search Clubs have shared their personal experiences with us. Tune in to the stories of Hadeel, Abdullah, Adham, and Mais, and join us in celebrating their achievements
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Work gives me my independence
13 November 2023
Rafael Martirosyan has Down syndrome. He says his volunteer work and job at his family’s bakery business in Armenia give his life meaning. Rafael’s dream is to open a café that welcomes people with disabilities.
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ILO explores transformative private sector solutions in forced displacement contexts
13 November 2023
Through a three-day knowledge-sharing event bringing together a wide range of partners, the ILO placed the spotlight on the importance of working closely with private sector actors in forced displacement with a collective vision for sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development.
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Providing therapy to all, including traumatized refugees and earthquake survivors
10 November 2023
Jin Dawod survived the horrors of the Syrian war and today lives in Türkiye where she founded Peace Therapist, an online platform that puts its users in contact with therapists who can support them in their native language, including by providing free therapy for all, including refugees traumatized by war as well as earthquake survivors.