News and statements on labour migration (Labour migration)

How young refugees are using skills and entrepreneurship to find independence

16 April 2024

For many young people finding that first job can be hard. For those who are also refugees it can seem like an insurmountable challenge. We talk to Mashimbo Rose Nafisa and Joel Amani Mafigi, two young refugees in Uganda who have overcome this problem and are now helping other young people do the same.

EU supports ILO and partners to empower community leaders to ensure safe migration of Filipino fishers

03 April 2024

Outreach effort leverages church network across the country to help convey the practical realities of work in fishing.

Turning adversity into opportunity: A migrant returnee’s entrepreneurial success

29 March 2024

Seleshi’s aspirations reflect his resilience and determination to transform his circumstances and build a better future for himself and his family through entrepreneurship.

New EU-UN ‘PROTECT’ project supports women migrant workers and children in Southeast Asia

26 March 2024

A new initiative launched by the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) will help strengthen the rights of women migrant workers and children in Southeast Asia, while reducing their vulnerabilities.

Indonesia establishes the first MRC for migrant fishing vessel crews in Pemalang Regency

25 March 2024

The ILO supports the establishment of the first Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) for Indonesian migrant fishing vessel crews to ensure their labour rights and to be free from exploitation and forced labour at sea.

Second Phase of PROSPECTS Launched in Ethiopia, Empowering Refugees, IDPs and Host Communities

21 March 2024

Norwegian Ambassador visits Jordanian NGO to witness the positive impact of Estidama++ program on workers and employers

20 March 2024

Estidama++ supports SMEs in Jordan to strengthen access to social protection rights

Annual profits from forced labour amount to US$ 236 billion, ILO report finds

19 March 2024

The new study on forced labour in the private sector reveals a 37 per cent rise in illegal profits from forced labour since 2014.

Bahrain takes leap forward in enhancing end-of-service rights for migrant workers

14 March 2024

A new provident fund for end-of-service indemnity for migrant workers is established in the Social Insurance Organization as part of GCC-wide reforms to reform social protection systems in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ILO to release new report on the economics of forced labour and illegal profits