Ahead of the (Doha, 4-6 November), the International Labour Organization () is launching a special podcast series. In this first episode, Sabina Alkire of Oxford University and ILO’s Manuela Tomei discuss progress and gaps since the 1995 commitment to advance social development for all.
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Natalia Cebanu from Moldova shares how access to childcare support gave her greater freedom and equal opportunities as a working mother of two.
In this episode of the podcast, ILO Research and Publications Director Caroline Fredrickson explains what the ILO’s new reveals about global progress, the challenges that remain, and how leaders can build fairer and more resilient societies.
Fatima Laanieg has always been drawn to hands-on work. After taking care of her home and children, she sought to contribute financially. Four years ago, she became a seasonal agricultural worker in Spain, which went well. Fatima dreamed of starting her own business but lacked resources. In 2022, she joined WAFIRA, an International Labour Organization () programme for women run by Morocco’s National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills, where she expressed her desire to open a grocery shop. With training and support from her husband, she gained confidence. Her dream is to expand her small shop into a supermarket and inspire her son to learn the trade. Fatima is committed to growing her project step by step.
As , a mismatch between labor supply and demand, , highlights the urgent need for investment in training, and inclusive workforce development.
The majority of the world’s refugees live in countries with fragile economies, where opportunities for employment and self-reliance are often limited. With displacement lasting more than a decade on average, the question of how refugees can build sustainable livelihoods has become increasingly urgent.
In this , Professor Alexander Betts and Bisimwa Mulemangabo discuss how refugees navigate labour markets, the barriers they face, and the innovative ways they create livelihoods.
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Kalian Sampoa Gumah collects vital data from agricultural workers in Ghana, supporting mission to improve agri-food jobs, productivity, and food security through policy.
The new international finally gives long-overlooked dependent contractors a distinct identity, recognizing their unique position between employment and self-employment.
As we approach the end of the second phase of the flagship programme, the ILO highlights some of the main achievements made so far, which have touched the lives of over 200 million workers!
Africa has one of the world's largest youth populations, with 426 million young people. Expanding access to technical and vocational education is crucial for building a more resilient workforce among Africa's youngest workers.
Standard Tools for Analysis of Trafficking in Persons (STATIP) bridges legal and statistical gaps to ethically and accurately measure human trafficking for forced labour through innovative and standardized survey methods.
While transforms job tasks, junior programmers can thrive by adapting, upskilling, and embracing human-machine collaboration.
Senior Researcher Pawel Gmyrek joins Manjula Selvarajah, technology columnist and host at CBC Radio One (Canada), to unpack the findings of a new . The explores how GenAI is transforming the world of work, the methodology behind the ILO’s refined global exposure index, and what policymakers, workers, and employers should keep in mind as the technology evolves.
The global labour market is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological innovation, environmental changes, and shifting demographics. While these developments hold the promise of increased productivity and greater cross-border collaboration, they also present significant challenges to the goal of achieving decent work for all. These critical issues are being addressed at the in Geneva, from 2 to 4 July, where experts are exploring solutions around decent employment, worker empowerment, and stronger labour institutions.