Social protection for migrant workers, refugees and their families

08 November 2021

4.1 billion individuals worldwide have no access to social protection. This includes millions of migrant workers, refugees, and their families. They face legal and practical challenges to access social protection. Many options exist to secure and maintain social security rights across borders and address the protection gaps, inequalities and discrimination evidenced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ILO welcomes COP26 Just Transition Declaration

05 November 2021

The ILO plays key role in developing the Just Transition Declaration, agreed at the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow.

Entrepreneurial skills empower women of East Nusa Tenggara to build businesses

04 November 2021

Women in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) benefit from the ILO training programmes held with its partners. The women participants are able to increase their incomes and realize their dreams. These are the stories of Bibi Dida and Semaya Atamai.

A young entrepreneur rises above the COVID-19 pandemic

21 October 2021

Through the ILO’s enterpreneurship training programmes, a young entrepreneur in South Sulawesi is able to rebuild his business. The programmes are part of the UN joint programme focusing on employment and livelihoods.

ILO, Japan join hands with indigenous peoples for decent work and safe water

19 October 2021

Indigenous peoples consider the new water system as a blessing. Built under the ILO Japan Water and Sanitation Project, the water system provides access to safe and clean water, and promotes peace and decent work in Renti, Upi, Maguindanao.

How does the world of work contribute to peace?

15 October 2021

Action needed at COP26 to reduce the risk of natural disasters

13 October 2021

Natural disasters threaten to wipe out years of development progress in some areas of the world. Ahead of COP26, the ILO calls for greater global cooperation to reduce natural disaster risk and provide support to those impacted by climate change and natural disasters.

PROSPECTS Egypt: Graduation ceremony of the apprenticeship programme with VTEC

12 October 2021

ILO PROSPECTS in Egypt and the Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC) celebrate the graduation of 42 trainees from the apprenticeship programme implemented in Alexandria.

Digital skills provide bright opportunities in COVID-hit Indonesia

08 October 2021

ILO-sponsored e-commerce training, offered as part of a UN joint programme, is empowering participants and small business owners to expand their reach and market.

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From refugee to digital worker

08 October 2021

For Thon Mabior Jok, a young refugee from Kakuma camp in Kenya, working on a digital platform has meant some extra income but there are many challenges.