Tag: ILO

ILO and the Government of the Netherlands launch a project to protect Ukrainians working in energy

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of the Netherlands signed an agreement to protect and prepare Ukraine’s energy workforce for sustainable recovery. This effort is highly relevant at a time when energy workers continue to operate under extreme and dangerous conditions amid ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure. The project Protecting and Preparing Ukraine’s Energy Workforce for Sustainable Recovery, developed jointly with the Ministry of Energy, the workers’ and employers’ organizations, supports the frontline energy workers restoring and maintaining electricity, heating and other essential services under heightened security risks…

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The 2025 MOOC on Human Rights Due Diligence for Decent Work connects a global learning community

Stuart Mitchell

The 2025 edition of the MOOC on Human Rights Due Diligence for Decent Work brought together more than 5,600 participants from around the world to strengthen their understanding of the labour dimension of human rights due diligence, with a particular focus on working conditions. A growing learning community Building on the success of its first edition in 2024, which attracted over 4,200 participants worldwide, the 2025 edition of the MOOC confirmed the strong and growing demand for practical, labour-focused guidance on human rights due diligence (HRDD). This second edition brought…

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Practical guide explains key terms on labour rights, supply chains and trade

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a user-friendly publication to simplify the complex terminology linking labour rights, trade and supply chains. Understanding rights at work: A guide to key terms related to fundamental principles and rights at work, trade and supply chains offers clear, accessible explanations of essential concepts such as forced labour, child labour, collective bargaining, equality and non-discrimination, occupational safety and health, and key trade frameworks. Each entry provides a plain-language definition, a concise reference drawn from international sources, and examples to encourage reflection, dialogue and application.…

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Nepal launches national campaign to bring informal workers into social security

Stuart Mitchell

Nepal today launched a National Campaign on Social Security for Informal Workers and the Self-Employed, a major step toward ensuring that millions of workers currently outside formal safety nets can access protection across the life cycle.  The scale of the challenge is clear: over 86 percent of workers in Nepal are in informal employment, and women are disproportionately affected—over 90 percent of employed women work informally. Yet, while nearly 2.7 million workers are registered with the Social Security Fund (SSF), the number of informal workers and the self-employed enrolled is…

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ILO initiative empowers young women for a greener Moldova

Stuart Mitchell

As part of the ILO project “Skills for an Environmentally Sustainable Transition in Moldova”,  the Girls4Green initiative inspires girls and young women to lead Moldova’s inclusive green transition. Through the Girls4Green Boot Camp, 31 girls aged 13 to 17 strengthened their understanding of climate change and discovered pathways to careers in renewable energy, sustainable construction, and environmental innovation. The project is funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and the Liechtenstein Development Service (LED).   Developed by the ILO in collaboration with EcoVisio and EcoVillage Moldova,  the initiative helped girls from…

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